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SINGAPORE: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Deputy Secretary (Development) Chan Tsan will be leaving the ministry after 26 years to become CEO of the Land Transport Authority (LTA).<\/p>\n
Mr Chan, who is also CEO of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), will step down from these positions on Feb 1, 2027, said MHA on Tuesday (Nov 10).<\/p>\n
The 53-year-old will be appointed LTA CEO – Designate on Jan 1 next year before becoming CEO of the transport authority on May 1, said the ministry in a press release.<\/p>\n
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Alvin Moh, 46, will take over Mr Chan’s <\/strong>current positions at MHA.<\/p>\n Mr Chan is succeeding LTA CEO Ng Lang, who has served in the position since September 2020.<\/p>\n Both MHA and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) noted in separate <\/strong>press releases on the leadership change that Mr Chan \u201cplayed a pivotal role\u201d in strengthening MHA\u2019s Science and Technology capabilities and transforming the Home Team\u2019s Science and Technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n Mr Chan, who led the establishment of HTX in 2019, also led the agency to partner with Home Team Departments on major transformation initiatives, they said.<\/p>\n These included the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority\u2019s “new clearance concept”, which achieved the world\u2019s first 100 per cent passport-less immigration clearance in 2024.<\/p>\n \u201cMr Chan has built up HTX\u2019s capabilities, talent and technological edge, strengthening the Home Team\u2019s ability to meet Singapore\u2019s evolving public safety and security challenges,\u201d said MOT.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Ministry of Transport welcomes Mr Chan to his new appointment and looks forward to his leadership as LTA continues to strengthen Singapore\u2019s land transport system and build the capabilities needed to meet Singapore\u2019s future transport needs,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n During his time with MHA, Mr Chan held various key appointments, including director of technology and group chief capability development.<\/p>\n Both ministries noted that Mr Chan had \u201cspearheaded\u201d the Home Team x AI movement in 2024, accelerating the agency\u2019s ambition to \u201cbecome an AI-first organisation and harness AI to deliver greater operational impact\u201d.<\/p>\n He also strengthened HTX\u2019s research and innovation capabilities through initiatives such as the establishment of Singapore\u2019s first forensic laboratory for investigating new psychoactive substances and the deployment of the world\u2019s first “cyborg cockroach” for search and rescue operations.<\/p>\n \u201cOn the international front, Mr Chan strengthened HTX\u2019s partnerships with government agencies, industry, academia and research institutions worldwide,\u201d said MOT and MHA.\u00a0<\/p>\n This year, the agency co-organised Milipol TechX with France\u2019s Ministry of Interior, which welcomed 21,000 visitors and 3,000 high-profile delegates, bringing together government officials, operational experts, industry leaders and academia from around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n The event also hosted the inaugural DEF CON SG, bringing DEF CON to Singapore for the first time and strengthening HTX\u2019s engagement with the global cybersecurity community, said MOT and MHA.<\/p>\n Mr Moh, who will step down from his current position on Dec 1, will be appointed Deputy Secretary (Development), MHA \u2013 Designate and Chief Executive, HTX \u2013 Designate on the same day.\u00a0<\/p>\n He will become Deputy Secretary (Development), MHA and CEO of HTX on Feb 1.<\/p>\n In his current role, Mr Moh has strengthened the police\u2019s \u201ctechnological transformation across frontline and regulatory operations, community partnerships, and training\u201d, said MHA.<\/p>\n He oversaw the rollout of an AI-assisted chatbot that helps the public to lodge clearer police reports, and the operationalisation of beyond-visual-line-of-sight aerial patrol drone capabilities.<\/p>\n Mr Moh has held several key appointments in the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and MHA, including senior director of the joint operations group in the ministry headquarters, director of the police intelligence department and director of the police\u2019s planning and organisation department.<\/p>\n While with the joint operations group and police intelligence department, he played key roles in Singapore\u2019s efforts to combat criminal harms, scams and money laundering, said MHA.<\/p>\n \u201cThese efforts included the development and operationalisation of the Online Criminal Harms Act, legislative amendments to strengthen Singapore\u2019s ability to enforce against money mule and money laundering activities, and enhancements to SPF\u2019s capabilities to detect and disrupt scams.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe … congratulate Mr Moh on his new appointments and wish him every success as he leads HTX into a new chapter,\u201d said the ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\n During his term, Mr Ng oversaw the delivery of key infrastructure projects under LTA\u2019s Land Transport Master Plan, said MOT, adding that this came amid the intense challenges posed by COVID-19 and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East to the construction sector.<\/p>\n These included the opening of Thomson-East Coast Line Stages 4 and 5, Downtown Line 3 extension and Hume station, Circle Line Stage 6, which completed the Circle Line loop, as well as North-East Line Extension to Punggol Coast.<\/p>\n Sengkang-Punggol LRT Services have also been upgraded, and renewal works for the Bukit Panjang LRT will be completed by the end of this year during his tenure.<\/p>\n \u201cCollectively, these projects have enhanced rail connectivity and resilience, shortening travel time and making public transport more convenient and reliable for commuters,\u201d said MOT.<\/p>\n Under his leadership, LTA also worked closely with the Public Transport Operators to strengthen rail reliability and maintenance practices, as well as to deepen workforce capabilities in the rail sector, it added.<\/p>\n \u201cThese included the work of the Rail Reliability Taskforce as well as a revamped Singapore Rail Academy which will now be jointly administered by LTA and the rail operators,\u201d said the ministry, adding that the efforts have helped raise rail reliability to its highest ever.<\/p>\n Beyond rail, Mr Ng also oversaw the expansion of Singapore\u2019s cycling network, which reached 800km by the end of 2025, and championed the transition towards cleaner-energy vehicles.<\/p>\n This included the progressive electrification of the public bus fleet and the establishment of LTA\u2019s subsidiary, EV-Electric Charging, to support the nationwide deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n He also advanced the adoption of emerging transport technologies, including the launch of public rides on autonomous shuttles in Punggol to improve connectivity for residents, said MOT.<\/p>\n \u201cHe played an important role in preparing Singapore\u2019s land transport system for future needs. Under his leadership, LTA embarked on a refresh of the Land Transport Master Plan, engaging members of the public and other stakeholders to better understand their evolving needs and aspirations,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Ministry of Transport express its deep appreciation to Mr Ng for his dedicated leadership and significant contributions to LTA and Singapore\u2019s land transport sector, and wish him every success in his future endeavours.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\nPUSHED FOR AI USAGE, STRENGTHENED INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS<\/h2>\n
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