Annual Report 2005/2006 - Attorney

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Attorney-Gener al’s
Chambers Singapore
Annual Report 2005/2006
“D
espite the many changes that AGC has undergone,
one thing remains unchanged – our mission to
faithfully discharge our obligations under the
Constitution by providing the best legal advice to
the Government and faithfully executing the duties
of the Public Prosecutor. ”
CHAO HICK TIN
attorney-general
Attorney-General’s Chambers Singapore
contents
02 Attorney-General’s Foreword
04 Solicitor-General’s Foreword
05Second Solicitor-General’s Foreword
transitions
08 Interview with
Attorney-General Chao Hick Tin
10 Administrator, Advisor, Advocate,
Architect, Academic :
Chan Sek Keong’s legacy as the
Republic’s third Attorney-General
14 Former Second Solicitor-General
Lee Seiu Kin
our organisation
16 AGC Organisation Chart
legal divisions
20 Civil Division
22 Criminal Justice Division
24 International Affairs Division
26 Law Reform and Revision Division
28 Legislation Division
support divisions
30 Corporate Services Division
31 Library and Resource Centre
32 Computer Information
Systems Department
events and activities
36 Inaugural Annual Event of
the Attorney-General’s
Chambers of Singapore,
Malaysia and Brunei
Darussalam
37 Appreciation Dinner for
former AG and 2SG
38 AGC Corporate Retreat 2006
38 Staff Welfare Committee Events
39 Awards
40 Workload & Finances
personnel
42 List of AGC-Wide Committees
45 List of Officers in AGC
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ATTORNEY-GENER AL’S FOREWORD
I returned to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in April 2006 after
a sojourn of almost 19 years. It is a familiar, yet foreign place. I began my
career more than 39 years ago in AGC when it was located along Havelock
Road, where the Family and Juvenile Court now stands. That was
a different world. When I left AGC for the Supreme Court in 1987, it was
a smaller outfit with three divisions – the Civil, Criminal Justice and
Legislation Divisions. It has since evolved to its present five legal divisions,
with the formation of the International Affairs Division in 1995 and the
Law Reform and Revision Division in 2000. It also has a fully-functional
Corporate Services Division and a technically-competent Computer
Information Systems Department to provide invaluable corporate and
IT support to the officers.
All these changes were necessary to equip AGC with the knowledge
and skills to keep pace with the ever changing geo-political and legal
environment. As the complexity of the work grows, we continue to
develop our officers in specialist areas such as biomedical law and
information technology law.
I take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation to my
predecessor, the Honourable the Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, for
handing over to me such a progressive and well-equipped organisation,
ready to meet the challenges facing Singapore.
I also welcome Professor Walter Woon, who was
appointed Second Solicitor-General on 3 October
2006. Professor Woon is no stranger to us and brings
with him a wealth of experience in commercial
and constitutional law, and international affairs.
At the same time, I should put on record my thanks to
Justice Lee Seiu Kin for his many contributions to AGC,
especially in the areas of civil and criminal practice
and computerisation. AGC’s loss is the Supreme Court’s
gain, and Justice Lee is indeed a most valuable addition
to the Bench.
Despite the many changes that AGC has undergone,
one thing remains unchanged – our mission to faithfully
discharge our obligations under the Constitution by
providing the best legal advice to the Government and
faithfully executing the duties of the Public Prosecutor.
I thank the dedicated officers and staff for their
unfailing commitment to this mission, which has seen
us through a year of challenges where AGC was called
on to provide legal advice on a host of difficult and
complex issues, such as the completion of the written
pleadings relating to the Case Concerning Sovereignty
over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and
South Ledge (Malaysia/Singapore).
This has proved to be a most rewarding homecoming
for me, and I am looking forward to a challenging year
ahead. I am heartened by the support I have received
from all quarters and I look forward to the continued
support of the officers and staff of AGC in the years
to come.
CHAO HICK TIN
attorney-general
singapore
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SOLICITOR-GENER AL’S
FOREWORD
This year has brought significant changes for AGC.
We sadly bade farewell to former Attorney-General
Chan Sek Keong, who was appointed as Chief Justice
of the Republic of Singapore. At the same time, we were
pleased and honoured to welcome our new AttorneyGeneral, Chao Hick Tin, who joined us from the
Supreme Court where he was the Judge of Appeal.
We were also pleased and honoured to welcome our
Second Solicitor-General Professor Walter Woon,
who joined us on the completion of his secondment
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
AGC significantly strengthened its ties with its regional
counterparts when we hosted the Inaugural Annual
Event between the respective Attorney-General’s
Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
Darussalam in March 2006. This was the first time that
the Attorney-General’s Chambers of the three countries
came together for such an event. The whole of AGC
was involved in this event, which provided an excellent
opportunity for all of our officers to broaden their
horizons and to meet our regional counterparts in a
more relaxed and congenial atmosphere. I look forward
to similar events in the future.
As part of our constant pursuit of excellence and
professional development, AGC also conducted a
series of Corporate Culture Benchmarking Focus Group
Discussions to obtain views from staff and officers on
how to further improve the corporate culture in AGC.
I was heartened to see that staff, legal service officers
and senior management all came together to provide
honest feedback and to address concerns that were
raised. Such discussions and feedback will go a long way
towards the development of our corporate culture.
Ultimately, our Core Values will provide the foundation
for dealing with any changes and challenges in the
future. We will continue to work as a team, as we
discharge our duty in enhancing the rule of law and
strengthening the efficiency and integrity of Singapore’s
legal system.
CHAN SENG ONN
solicitor-general
singapore
SECOND SOLICITOR-GENER AL’S
FOREWORD
I am honoured to have been given the opportunity
to serve as second Solicitor-General at a time when
AGC is entering a new chapter of its long and
distinguished history under the leadership of the
new Attorney-General.
The rule of law is a crucial aspect of good governance.
In this respect, Singapore has an advantage over many
other countries in the world. We have managed to keep
a system based on rule of law since independence. It is
a principle that we should not compromise. Once lost,
respect for the law cannot be rebuilt in a short time.
In my diplomatic career prior to joining AGC, I saw
many instances of the effect of the erosion of respect
for the law. Invariably, the ones who are affected
most severely by this erosion are the most vulnerable
members of society. Drawing on my experience abroad,
I can say that the legal system in Singapore ranks
among the best. AGC plays a central role in maintaining
the rule of law and the integrity of the legal system
in Singapore.
On a personal note, it has been my great good fortune
to have met so many of the staff of AGC previously,
as students, professional colleagues and friends.
This has eased my transition between jobs immensely.
Knowing the quality of the men and women who work
in AGC, I am totally confident that the high standard
of professionalism for which AGC is known will be
maintained and even improved.
PROFESSOR WALTER WOON CHEONG MING
second solicitor-general
singapore
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“w e need to make sure we maintain the “pioneering” spirit. in
some areas, such as biomedical research, singapore aims to be
a world leader and we must ensure that our legal system and
laws can support this objective. to do this, we will not be able
to merely mirror what other countries have done. in some
cases, we will need to forge a path ahead on our own. this is
a major challenge. ”
CHAO HICK TIN
attorney-general
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INTERVIEW WITH
ATTORNEY-GENER AL
CHAO HICK TIN
q:you joined the attorney-general’s chambers
in 1967 fresh from university and having
done the bar exam. what was agc like then?
A : It was a different world then. Singapore had gained her
independence from Malaysia only two years earlier. AGC was
a much smaller outfit, with only about 25 legal officers. Even
at the time when I left AGC to join the Supreme Court in 1987,
there were only 42 of us. In 1967, all of us were very young.
The Head of Civil Division, to which I belonged, was only of
seven years’ standing. There were no personal computers, no fax machines. Everything had to be done manually. Our submissions were typed by typists – we did not have the
luxury of making mistakes and changing the drafts over and
over again. I felt so guilty each time when I had to ask the
typist to retype. It is unimaginable now, but at the time, it imposed discipline on us. Arguments were concise and to
the point. I recall that huge Philips word processors came in
the early eighties. That was a great help.
q:you must have handled many cases
over the past 40 years. which was
the most memorable?
A : The case which left a great imprint in my mind was that
involving the instruments known as letters of hypothecation.
The case arose following the collapse of a listed company, Pan Electric. The case came to me in the second month after I joined the High Court. Banks were then lending huge sums
of money on the security of shares pledged under letters of
hypothecation. This arrangement was unique to Singapore. I agonised quite a while to determine the legal character of
that security.
q:how has agc changed over the past 40 years?
A : Back then, the future was uncertain. In many areas, there was no established local law, so we had to trust our instincts, rely on general legal principles and adapt from what was
happening in other jurisdictions. Today, Singapore law is
much more developed. But at the same time, the world and
the law have become more complex. People are becoming
more aware of their legal rights, and have the resources and
resolve to protect them. AGC has grown to some 130 legal
officers, dealing with a whole spectrum of issues, from
criminal prosecutions to negotiating free trade agreements.
Although IT has increased exponentially the resources at our
disposal, this has not necessarily made the job easier. We need to make sure that we can operate within such a
complex environment effectively, and that we are able to
advise on matters from a wider perspective. Another thing
which has changed is the speed at which AGC is now expected to respond to queries.
q:what major challenges do you think agc will have to face in the next five years?
A : We need to make sure we maintain the “pioneering” spirit. In some areas, such as biomedical research, Singapore aims to
be a world leader and we must ensure that our legal system
and laws can support this objective. To do this, we will not be
able to merely mirror what other countries have done. In some cases, we will need to forge a path ahead on our own. This is a major challenge.
So increasingly, our officers have to specialise in particular areas. We need to continue to train our officers in developing legal areas, such as IT and IP law, commercial crimes, international law and so on. At the same time, we must Attorney-General’s Chambers Singapore
remain firmly grounded in fundamentals. Although the world has changed tremendously since I first joined the AGC, our fundamental purpose has not – to provide the best advice to the Government on civil, administrative and legislative matters, and faithfully discharge the duties of the Public Prosecutor. Each officer must be deeply rooted to justice and the rule of law.
q:who influenced you most in your career?
A : My working career spanned two periods: first at AGC and later
at the Supreme Court. At AGC, I worked closely with then AG
Tan Boon Teik. Legal officers in general held him in awe. He was a good boss to me. He gave me much encouragement
and valuable opportunities. On going over to the Supreme
Court, the transition was made easier by then colleagues like
Justice Chan Sek Keong (now CJ), Justices LP Thean and T S Sinnathuray and the late Justices FA Chua and Lai Kew
Chai who were, at all times, ready to share with me their
experiences and give me guidance. Later, CJ Yong Pung How
was a huge influence not only on me but on the whole judicial
system, which he transformed. They all played a part in my career development.
q:you have a rather punishing work schedule.
how do you relax and de-stress? how do you
preserve a healthy mind and body?
A : When I was young I was a movie buff. Nowadays, I hardly go to the movie houses. Once in a while, if an interesting
movie is shown at the club, I may turn up. My main form of
relaxation is tennis, socialising with friends who are not in the law, some of whom I started playing tennis with almost
40 years ago.
q:if you could turn the clock back, would
you have done anything differently?
A : When one looks back there is always room for improvement,
always something else which could have been tried. However,
some experiences which I gained during my first stint in AGC
were not experiences I could acquire elsewhere, such as being involved in the conference, over a period of more than
10 years, to elaborate the new Convention on the Law of the
Sea. Our experiences help us shape our views of the future.
Every experience improves our understanding and changes
our outlook. The new generation of officers should be willing to go into new areas of law and embrace new ideas
and changes.
q:what would you say to a young lawyer
starting his or her career in agc today?
A : I would not presume to advise the young people of today.
They have a much better grip on what is happening in the world than I did when I started. I would perhaps
congratulate him or her on making a good career move. AGC offers young officers exposure to unparalleled
opportunities and experiences. Officers in the Criminal Justice
Division are prosecuting cases within a matter of months. In the private sector, it usually takes much more time before
you are on your feet. Officers in the International Affairs
Division have the unique opportunity of advising on matters
which will affect the future of the country and I am saying
this from first-hand knowledge. These are very exciting times
and we need the best and most able young lawyers to take on these challenges.
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ADMINISTR ATOR, ADVISOR,
ADVOCATE, ARCHITECT, ACADEMIC :
CHAN SEK KEONG’S LEGACY
AS THE REPUBLIC’S THIRD
ATTORNEY-GENER AL
mr chan sek keong was appointed as the
republic’s third attorney-general on 1 may 1992,
after an illustrious career of 24 years as an
established private practitioner, two years as
the republic’s first judicial commissioner, and
almost four years as a judge of the supreme
court. on 11 april 2006, mr chan became the
republic’s third chief justice – a first for a local
law graduate. this feature article reflects on
ag chan’s legacy and is adapted from solicitor
– general chan seng onn’s tribute at the
appreciation dinner held in ag chan’s honour
on 8 april 2006.
Under AG’s visionary leadership, AGC has transformed and grown
in size, strength and stature. He has raised its professionalism and
made it forward-looking. He spearheaded numerous important
changes to the legal framework and the legal profession. He laid
the foundation for the technological infrastructure for legal
research for the profession and defined the country’s strategic
legal needs. His contributions have been pivotal to Singapore’s
international standing as one of the top legal systems in Asia and the world.
Without a doubt, AG Chan leaves behind a lasting legacy as AGC’s top administrator, the Government’s chief legal advisor, the State’s lead advocate, the law profession’s prime architect,
and the legal circle’s premier academic.
legacy as the agc’s top administrator
AGC today has more than 130 legal officers in five legal divisions,
compared with about 50 in three legal divisions when AG Chan
first took over the helm of AGC on 1 May 1992. The original divisions
– the Civil Division, Crime Division (since renamed Criminal Justice
Division) and Legislation Division – still exist today, but with a
larger talent pool and the capacity to undertake increasingly
complex legal work alongside work improvement projects.
In 1995, AG Chan established the International Affairs Division
(“IAD”) with the foresight that increasing globalisation and
Singapore’s need for greater space on the world stage required the strategic application of public international law to protect and advance Singapore’s interests internationally. IAD now plays a crucial role in advising and representing the Singapore
Government in a wide range of international law issues that
impact on Singapore’s sovereignty, security and sustainability. AG Chan was instrumental in Singapore’s success in 2003 at the
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the case concerning
land reclamation by Singapore in and around the Straits of Johor.
He also provided leadership in the preparation of the case
concerning Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge pending
before the International Court of Justice.
In 2000, AG Chan established the Law Reform and Revision
Division to institutionalise the process of reviewing, reforming,
modernising and validating Singapore’s laws in keeping with the
changing needs and expectations of Singapore in the 21st century.
The Division complemented AG Chan’s statutory role as Chairman
of the Law Revision Commission. One of the significant changes
AG Chan brought about was plain English statutory drafting which
ensured that laws are drafted without unnecessary legalese, and in a way comprehensible to the average educated person.
Since 2001, the Corporate Services Division has also been reformed
to ensure that the core functions of AGC are supported by a top
quality administration team that oversees the budgetary, talent
development, and logistical aspects of the organisation. AGC’s
mission statement, core values, code of conduct, corporate culture,
organisational excellence framework, knowledge management
initiatives and annual report were all introduced under AG Chan’s
term of office. He also brought AGC’s relationship with
counterparts in ASEAN and Commonwealth countries, China,
Hong Kong, and Japan to new heights. In 2006, he instituted the
Annual Event of the AGCs of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
Darussalam to foster and enhance the already close ties between
the AGCs of these three countries.
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legacy as the government’s chief legal advisor
As the Government’s chief legal advisor, AG Chan provided legal advice to the Cabinet and other government departments on numerous important issues. Two particularly significant
legislative initiatives by AG Chan that profoundly impact the
development of mercantile law and statutory interpretation in Singapore will be mentioned here.
In 1993, AG Chan persuaded the Government to enact the
Application of English Law Act to clarify the application of English
statutes as part of Singapore law. The move not only removed the uncertainty and difficulty that used to revolve around section
5(1) of the Civil Law Act, it also paved the way for Singapore
commercial law to grow independently of legislative changes in the United Kingdom, which is consistent with Singapore’s
position as a sovereign state and its development of an
autochthonous legal system.
AG Chan was also responsible for initiating the introduction of a new section 9A in the Interpretation Act to enable judges and
lawyers to have recourse to Parliamentary materials when
interpreting any written law in order to ascertain the legislative
intent. This purposive approach in statutory interpretation has
proven invaluable when a statutory provision appears ambiguous
or when a literal reading of it could lead to manifest absurdity.
legacy as the state’s lead advocate
During his tenure as the State’s lead advocate, AG Chan appeared
personally in court for some landmark cases (for example, the
Constitutional Reference on the constitutional powers of the
Elected President) and in others, provided critical inputs for the
legal arguments canvassed on behalf of the State (for example, the Pius Gilbert Louis case, regarding the maximum punishment
that the High Court could impose in the exercise of its appellate
jurisdiction). He was also involved in numerous other cases that
laid down important principles of public law and defined the
intricate relationships between key public institutions in Singapore.
In 1999, AG Chan was conferred the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his contributions as AG. One of these was his
introduction of clear principles and systematic reviews as Public
Prosecutor to ensure integrity, transparency and consistency in
prosecutorial decision-making.
legacy as the law profession’s prime architect
During his term, AG Chan was effectively the law profession’s
prime architect, constantly conceptualising and designing its
future direction. Between 1992 and 2005, AG Chan consecutively
chaired three Committees on the Supply of Lawyers. The
recommendations of these Committees, which were accepted by the Government, substantially enhanced the standard of local
legal education and improved the quality of Singapore lawyers.
In 1997, AG Chan chaired the Legal Services Review Committee to
review Singapore’s strategic legal needs in the financial sector and
the conditions under which foreign law firms and foreign lawyers
are allowed to operate in Singapore. After the Committee issued
its Report on Joint Law Ventures (“JLV”) and Formal Law Alliances
(“FLA”), AG Chan established the Legal Profession (International
Services) Secretariat in 2000 to implement and enforce the rules
regulating the foreign legal services sector in Singapore. In 2005,
he chaired the Review Committee to review the JLV and FLA
schemes and consider modifications to ensure the required legal
support for the strategic service sectors. These changes were
undertaken with the strategic view to broaden and deepen the
capabilities of Singapore lawyers, and to build a vibrant legal
sector with expertise in areas that will further Singapore’s aim to be the foremost business centre in our time zone.
AG Chan also headed two important committees under the
Singapore Academy of Law that allowed him to redesign the
research infrastructure for the law profession. As Chairman of the LawNet Management Committee, he provided guidance for LawNet’s development of an advanced case law research
database and a versioned legislation database. As Chairman of the Council for Law Reporting, he oversaw the transition of law
reporting of Singapore cases from the Malayan Law Journal to our very own Singapore Law Reports in 1992. He then ensured that the revamped Singapore Law Reports dovetailed neatly and
conveniently into LawNet to provide lawyers with quick and easy access to Singapore case law and legislation.
legacy as the legal circle’s premier academic
Few may know that AG Chan was a part-time lecturer and tutor in the NUS Law Faculty from 1963 to 1970 and later its external
examiner. As AG, he continued to take an interest in academic
work. For example, he co-authored with senior legal officers of
AGC the chapters on Constitutional and Administrative Law in
Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore which was published in 1999. The academic streak in AG Chan and the quality of his power Annual Report 2005/2006
of analysis can be gleaned from his 1996 Singapore Law Review
Lecture on “The criminal process: The Singapore model” (1996) 17 Sing LR 433, his 2000 Millennium Law Conference paper on
“Rethinking the criminal justice system of Singapore for the 21st
century” (published in The Singapore Conference: Leading the Law
and Lawyers into the New Millennium), and his 1999 Heads of
Prosecution Agencies Conference paper on “Cultural issues and
crime” (2000) 12 S.Ac.L.J. 1. AG Chan also had lively academic
exchanges with Professor Michael Hor over criminal justice issues,
and with Dr Thio Li-ann on constitutional issues.
a fond farewell
AG Chan is a man whose vision, wisdom, knowledge, industry and
integrity is evident in the many milestone contributions he made
to AGC and our legal sector. With his appointment as Chief Justice,
Singapore can be confident that we will soon have a justice system
that is not just efficient, but that also focuses on the law and its
internal values.
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FORMER SECOND
SOLICITOR-GENER AL
LEE SEIU KIN
on 11 april 2006, our former second solicitorgeneral lee seiu kin was appointed a judge of
the supreme court. we take the occasion of
2sg lee’s elevation to the bench to record his
past achievements and his career in the agc.
academic background and engineering career
2SG Lee obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree from the
University of Adelaide in 1977 on a Colombo Plan Scholarship, after
which he joined the Engineering Service as an Engineering Service
Officer (Civil) at the Public Works Department (“PWD”). While with
the PWD, he was involved in the construction of Changi Airport
and Tengah Airbase. During this time, 2SG Lee also studied parttime at the National University of Singapore (“NUS”) and obtained
his Master of Science (Construction Engineering) (Civil Engineering)
degree in 1982.
In 1983, he completed the Masters in Business Administration
degree (with Distinction) at INSEAD, France under a French
government postgraduate scholarship. In 1984, 2SG Lee was
awarded a Public Service Commission Scholarship to pursue a
special law degree programme at the Law Faculty of the NUS. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the NUS in
1986, and subsequently obtained a Master of Laws degree from
the University of Cambridge in 1987.
appointment to the singapore legal service
2SG Lee was appointed to the Singapore Legal Service on 1 October
1987 and was posted to AGC on the same date. He began his first
tenure in AGC by serving in the Crime Division and Civil Division as Deputy Public Prosecutor and State Counsel respectively. In July
1995, 2SG Lee was appointed concurrently as the Deputy Head of the Civil Division and the International Affairs Division, and
remained so until 14 October 1997. Attorney-General’s Chambers Singapore
During this time, 2SG Lee was also the Director of AGC’s Computer
Information Systems Department and oversaw the computerisation
of AGC. As the Project Director of LawNet, he was also involved in the early development and growth of LawNet. For his services in the computerisation of AGC and in LawNet, 2SG Lee was awarded
the Public Administration (Silver) Medal in 1996. appointment as a judicial commissioner
On 15 October 1997, 2SG Lee was seconded to the Supreme Court and appointed a Judicial Commissioner, in which capacity he served for five years.
appointment as second solicitor-general
On 15 October 2002, 2SG Lee returned to AGC as Second SolicitorGeneral, where he assisted the Attorney-General in discharging his functions as Public Prosecutor and the Government’s legal
advisor. He also oversaw the work of the Civil and Criminal Justice Divisions.
2SG Lee took a keen interest in all matters which came before him, often calling up individual officers to discuss their advice or
recommendations with them. In the course of these discussions,
his critical and incisive analysis of the issues often challenged
officers to re-examine the bases for their decisions without being
constrained by previously-adopted positions. Even where 2SG Lee
doubted the plausibility of an argument, he kept an open mind,
and often took a practical approach to solving the problem before
him. On one occasion, when he was unconvinced that a particular
offence could be physically carried out in the manner described by the victim, he allowed the Deputy Public Prosecutors to carry
out a “demonstration” of how the offence could have been
committed. After watching the demonstration, 2SG Lee accepted
that the incident could indeed have occurred in the manner
described, and concurred that the perpetrator should be charged.
His unusual approach in dealing with cases always kept officers on
their toes and truly made the law “come alive” for them.
Recognising the importance of giving officers feedback on their
work and in encouraging them to further improve themselves, 2SG Lee also gave a lecture entitled “Advising the Government:
Principles and Pointers”, in which he showed, often in a humourous
way, common mistakes made by officers in their advice or
submissions, and how to avoid such mistakes.
2SG Lee also played a key role in Singapore’s request to Australia to extradite Michael McCrea for an alleged double-murder in
Singapore. In the course of contesting his extradition, McCrea
challenged the constitutionality of an undertaking given by the
Singapore Government to the Australian Government, as required
by Australian law, that McCrea would not face the death penalty in
the event of his conviction for murder in Singapore. In the ensuing
proceedings, 2SG Lee testified before the Federal Court of Australia
in Melbourne, having been called by the Commonwealth SolicitorGeneral as an expert witness on Singapore Constitutional Law. His testimony was crucial to the eventual extradition of McCrea
back to Singapore.
With his continued interest in technological matters, 2SG Lee
maintained his involvement in LawNet, and became Chairman of the LawNet Management Committee in 2003. That same year,
2SG Lee was appointed Chairman of the Electronic Filing System
(“EFS”) Review Implementation Committee, and charged with
implementing the recommendations of the EFS Review
Committee. 2SG Lee oversaw the preparation of the Electronic
Litigation Roadmap paper which charts the course for the
development of the next-generation Electronic Litigation Systems
that will replace the EFS. In 2005, 2SG Lee was appointed Chairman
of the Electronic Litigation Systems Committee, which the EFS
Review Implementation Committee was reconstituted into, to implement the Electronic Litigation Roadmap.
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Attorney-General
Chao Hick Tin
Solicitor-General
Chan Seng Onn
Second Solicitor-General
Professor Walter Woon Cheong Ming
legal
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Civil Division
PSSC Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck
Criminal Justice Division
PSSC Lawrence Ang Boon Kong
International Affairs Division
PSSC Sivakant Tiwari
Law Reform and
Revision Division
PSSC Charles Lim Aeng Cheng
Legislation Division
PSSC Ter Kim Cheu
Support
Divisions
Corporate Services Division
S Jennifer Marie
Director
Computer Information
Systems Department
Lee Chuan Huei
Director
Library & Resource Centre
Mary Ho
Librarian
Internal Audit Unit
Tang Wee Ling
Internal Auditor
•Financial Management Unit
•Human Resource Development Unit
•Office Management Unit
•Personnel Management Unit
•Public Affairs Unit
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“w
e will continue to work as a team, as we discharge
our duty in enhancing the rule of law and
strengthening the efficiency and integrity of
singapore’s legal system. ”
CHAN SENG ONN
solicitor-general
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jeffrey chan wah teck
principal senior state counsel
civil division
CIVIL DIVISION
the civil division of the attorney-general’s
chambers is tasked to provide sound legal
advice and representation for the government
of singapore, thereby enhancing the rule of law
and principles of good governance in singapore.
this mission places the division at the forefront
of legal and policy developments initiated by
the government, advising and representing it
at various fora both public and private.
2006 was an eventful year for Civil Division, whose services were
required for various significant events happening in Singapore,
such as :
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General Elections 2006 – the Division conducted various legal briefings for the senior officials involved in the General
Elections, and our officers were also closely involved in
advising the Elections Department throughout Polling Day 2006;
•
S2006 IMF / World Bank Meeting – apart from drafting and vetting the numerous procurement documents for the Meeting, the Division also rendered legal advice to the
Government for the momentous event held in September
2006 in Singapore;
•
Marina Bay and Sentosa Integrated Resorts – in 2006, the
Division’s officers were required to work very closely with the various ministries involved in the selection process for the awarding of the agreements to develop the two
integrated resorts in Singapore;
•
Dealing with Subutex abusers – the Division was involved in advising the Ministries of Health and Home Affairs on
plans to regulate the use of Subutex, a drug introduced as a substitute treatment for opiate-dependent drug abusers. We also advised on the implications of such plans for existing
licencees who had been granted licences under the Medicines
Act (Cap. 176) for the drug’s use in Singapore. These plans
culminated in amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185) to list Subutex as a controlled drug;
•
WMD Proliferation – the Division advised Singapore Customs
and various other agencies in Singapore’s effort to fight
terrorism and stem the illicit trafficking of weapons of mass
destruction. The Division was involved in organising legal
discussions at a major international meeting held in
Singapore in July 2006, as well as providing legal advice for the expansion of Singapore’s control list for the export,
transshipment and transit of strategic goods.
In the area of litigation, apart from dealing with a significant
caseload of claims of different forms, the Division also represented
the Government in a range of cases of great public interest.
Foremost amongst these was Tee Soon Kay v AG, the first class
action suit in Singapore, where more than 100 retired civil servants
sought declarations from the High Court permitting them to rejoin the pension scheme to claim medical benefits after they had converted to the CPF scheme some 33 years ago. The Civil
Division successfully defended the Government in having these
claims dismissed.
2006 also saw the first Election Petition lodged in our courts in the last 25 years. In Chee Siok Chin v AG, an unsuccessful election candidate who stood for election in the Sembawang
Group Representation Constituency, applied to Court for a
declaration that General Election 2006 was null and void. Civil
Division successfully defended the petition and convinced the
Election Judge to dismiss the application with costs.
In a separate case, the same plaintiff also sought a declaration that the Government had acted in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution by dispersing a protest that she and a few others
had participated in outside the CPF Building. This was heard in
Chee Siok Chin & others v Minister for Home Affairs & another.
Civil Division was successful in persuading the Court to dismiss the
application for being frivolous, vexatious, an abuse of process and
disclosing no legitimate legal grievance whatsoever.
In the area of training, Civil Division conducted three key seminars
for the public service in 2006. These were the Constitutional and
Administrative Law Seminar (for all civil servants and statutory
board officers), the Education and the Law Seminar (for the
Ministry of Education’s officers) and the SLA Law Seminar (for
Singapore Land Authority officers). These seminars, aimed at
addressing the legal concerns of our clients and driving home the rule of law among civil servants and statutory board officers,
received very positive feedback from participants, prompting many to call for more similar seminars in future.
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lawrence ang boon kong
criminal justice division
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
the criminal justice division is committed
to promoting a just criminal justice system
by pursuing a fair and impartial policy in
the prosecution of offenders.
dismissed and the sentence of death affirmed. The Court of
Appeal, by a majority of two to one, held that there was sufficient
evidence to prove that the accused had smothered the deceased
and thus caused her death, and that the trial judge was right to
have drawn an adverse inference against the accused for
remaining silent.
There were also two highly-publicised cases involving body parts.
significant cases in the past year
In PP v Aguilar Guen Garlejo, a 29-year old Filipino domestic worker
pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304(a) of the Penal Code, for strangling a fellow Filipino domestic worker to death after a fight. She
subsequently chopped up the deceased’s body and placed the body parts in two separate places – outside Orchard MRT station
and at MacRitchie Reservoir. She was assessed to be suffering from ‘masked depression’. In passing a sentence of ten years’
imprisonment, the Court took into account the improbability of her re-offending, as well as the familial support and medical
counseling that was available to her. The Court further stated that
the imposition of an indeterminate prison term should be avoided
when addressing offenders with an unstable medical or mental condition if there was reason to believe they could get better.
PP v Took Leng How was one of the most anticipated cases of the
year. The accused stood trial in the High Court for the murder of 8-year old Huang Na, who was the daughter of his co-worker. As the accused was alone with the victim at the time of her death,
only he could explain what had happened. However, he chose to
remain silent when his defence was called. At the end of the
closely-watched High Court trial, the accused was convicted of
murder under section 302 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224), and
sentenced to death. The accused’s subsequent appeal was
In PP v Leong Siew Chor, the 51-year old accused was charged with
the murder of his lover, a 22-year old Chinese national. The accused
had strangled her, dismembered her body, and then disposed of
the body parts in the Kallang River. In his defence, the accused
claimed that there had been a suicide pact between himself and
the deceased. However, the trial judge rejected the defence and
convicted the accused of murder under section 302 of the Penal
Code. He was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty, and his
conviction was upheld on appeal.
The Attorney-General, in his capacity as the Public Prosecutor, has the sole discretion to institute, conduct and discontinue
criminal proceedings. Prosecutions are carried out by Deputy Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors.
Criminal litigation involves the conduct of mentions, pre-trial
conferences, trials, appeals and inquiries. Outside the courtroom,
the Division’s officers are also responsible for rendering legal
advice to law enforcement agencies, the Government and
statutory bodies on all criminal justice matters. The Division also
deals with requests for extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters to and by foreign states.
PP v Michael McCrea was a case which started with the discovery
in January 2002 of two bodies in an abandoned car at Orchard
Towers. However, the accused – who had killed his chauffeur and the chauffeur’s girlfriend – had fled from Singapore. McCrea, a 48-year old Briton, eventually turned up in Australia. He then
fought extradition all the way to the High Court of Australia,
before finally being extradited to Singapore in September 2005
after the Government had undertaken that he would not face the
death penalty if convicted of murder. Finally, in early 2006, he
pleaded guilty to two charges of culpable homicide not amounting
to murder under section 304(b) of the Penal Code, and another
charge in relation to the disposal of the bodies. The sentence of 24 years’ imprisonment was upheld on appeal.
In PP v Chee Cheong Hin Constance, another case involving the
death of a young child, the accused was charged with causing the death of her ex-lover’s four-year old daughter, by causing her to fall from a block of flats. The accused, who is schizophrenic, was convicted after trial of culpable homicide not amounting to
murder and kidnapping, under sections 304(a) and 363 of the Penal
Code, respectively. She was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment.
PP v Ng Teck Boon was one of the major white-collar crimes of the
year. The accused was the Assistant General Manager of Citiraya
Industries, a premier service provider in the waste management
industry with one of the world’s largest electronic waste recycling
facilities. The accused faced a total of 193 charges for his role in a
large-scale commercial scam, whereby S$1.82 million in bribes had
been given by him to staff members of Citiraya’s clients in return
for their helping to divert scrap meant for recycling. The accused
also helped to divert 62 shipments of scrap from Citiraya which
were subsequently sold to overseas syndicates for US$50 million.
To disguise the profits made from the illegal operations, he had
also helped falsify accounts of Citiraya and related companies. He subsequently pleaded guilty to 24 charges and was sentenced to a total of eight years’ imprisonment.
Finally, arising from the outcome of the Committee of Inquiry into the 2004 Nicoll Highway collapse, charges under the Factories
Act (Cap. 104) and the Building Control Act (Cap. 29) were preferred
against the persons found responsible for the collapse of the
Highway on 20 April 2004, which had resulted in the deaths of four persons. Those charged were all punished with stiff fines.
Nishimatsu Construction Company, the occupier of the worksite,
was also fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to a charge under
section 33(1) read with sections 88(1) and 89(5) of the Factories Act,
for failing to ensure that the place of work was of sound
construction and properly maintained.
amended legislation
Following increasing reports about the abuse of Subutex by drug addicts, the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185) was amended to include Subutex within the list of Class A controlled drugs. This brings the drug under the purview of the Central Narcotics
Bureau. It was previously dealt with by the Health Sciences
Authority, under the Poisons Act (Cap. 234). Ketamine has also
been moved up from being a Class B controlled drug to a Class A
controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, thereby enhancing
the penalties applicable for abusing it.
The Division will continue to discharge its responsibilities to the
public fairly and efficiently, while always seeking to enhance its
contribution to the criminal justice system.
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sivakant tiwari
international affairs division
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DIVISION
the international affairs division
plays an important role in promoting and
safeguarding singapore’s interests on the
international front. its officers provide legal
advice to government ministries and statutory
boards on issues of international law.
they represent singapore at international
negotiations at the united nations,
the association of southeast asian nations,
the asia-pacific economic cooperation, the world
trade organisation and other international
fora, negotiate and draft multilateral and
bilateral treaties and agreements, and participate
in international dispute resolution on behalf
of the singapore government.
free trade agreements and other
economic agreements
IAD officers played a significant role in negotiations on Free Trade
Agreements (FTAs) with various trading partners.
The Korea-Singapore FTA came into force on 2 March 2006. Under
the KSFTA, almost three-quarters of Singapore’s domestic exports
to Korea will enjoy tariff elimination, Singapore will benefit from
enhanced access to the Korean services market and investors from
both countries will enjoy protection for their investments.
The Panama-Singapore FTA entered into force on 24 July 2006.
Under the PSFTA, tariffs on most of Singapore’s domestic exports
will be eliminated while there will be duty-free access to all
Panamanian goods. Service suppliers from both countries will have
non-discriminatory access to each other’s markets. The PSFTA also
provides for trade and investment cooperation as well as technical
and scientific cooperation.
The Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership, involving
Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Chile and New Zealand, is the first
FTA that spans three continents and Singapore’s first FTA with a
South American country. The Agreement entered into force
between New Zealand and Singapore on 28 May 2006 and on 12 July 2006 for Brunei Darussalam. The Agreement will enter into
force for Chile after it has completed its domestic processes. Singapore is currently negotiating FTAs with Pakistan and Peru.
On the multilateral front, Singapore participated in ongoing
negotiations for the ASEAN-China, ASEAN-India, ASEAN-Japan,
ASEAN-Korea and ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTAs. The Goods
Agreement of the ASEAN-Korea FTA, including an exchange of
notes on ASEAN’s support to Korea’s initiative to develop the
Gaesong Industrial Complex, was re-signed on 24 August 2006.
For completed FTAs, there were reviews for the FTAs with the
United States, India, and Australia.
IAD officers led investment guarantee agreement negotiations
which were successfully concluded (Singapore-Slovakia IGA) or are
still being negotiated (Oman, Finland). They also advised on ASEAN
integration instruments which were successfully concluded, as
well as Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs). DTAs with Malaysia,
Malta, and Germany were successfully concluded. In addition, they advised on economic and technical cooperation agreements
such as the Framework Agreement on Economic Cooperation in
the Islands of Batam, Bintan and Karimun signed between
Indonesia and Singapore on 25 June 2006 and the Memorandum of Understanding on Economic Cooperation in Special Economic
Zones with Russia, signed on 14 August 2006.
dispute settlement
IAD continued to provide legal support to the Singapore
Government in the Case Concerning Sovereignty over Pedra
Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge
(Malaysia/Singapore), with oral hearings on the merits of the
dispute scheduled to begin on 6 November 2007.
boundary negotiations
IAD officers also led the Singapore side in the second round of the
negotiations with Indonesia on maritime boundaries.
other work and programmes
IAD officers also worked closely with and rendered legal advice and
assistance to Government agencies on a wide range of matters,
including civil aviation, maritime boundaries, military cooperation,
extradition, mutual legal assistance, environmental protection,
human rights and humanitarian law and diplomatic relations.
They led the meetings of the Joint Expert Working Group on the
ASEAN Convention on Counter Terrorism, which were held from 10-12 October 2006 and 13-15 November 2006 respectively. The Convention is the first legally-binding counter terrorism
agreement involving all 10 ASEAN countries.
IAD officers also participated in and advised on the following:
On 29 November 2006, the Headquarters Agreement which
established the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre as an
independent, international body, was signed in Singapore. In addition, IAD officers advised on issues relating to the
Coordinating Body on the Seas of South East Asia; the Climate
Change Agreements Committee; the Agreement to Establish the
ASEAN Single Window; the Aceh Monitoring Mission; the EUSingapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement; the
Proliferation Security Initiative; East Asia Emergency Rice Reserve
Agreement; and various visa abolition agreements.
IAD officers also participated in air services agreement
negotiations with several countries including Belgium, Greece,
India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Spain
and the United Kingdom. Singapore and the European Union also
signed an Agreement on Certain Aspects on Air Services on 9 June 2006, which enables all EU airlines to fly between any EU member state and Singapore and grants Singapore the
flexibility to pursue bilateral liberalisation of air services with
individual EU member states.
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The 7 th and 8th Sessions of the Ad Hoc Committee for the UN
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which
were held from 16 January-3 February 2006 and 14-25 August
2006 respectively. After 5 years, agreement was finally
reached on a new international human rights treaty to protect
the rights of persons with disabilities;
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The Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of a Revised
Trademark Law Treaty, organised by the World Intellectual
Property Organisation and held from 13-31 March 2006 in
Singapore. A new treaty, named the "Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks", was concluded;
The Legal Profession (International Services) Secretariat continued its work on the regulation of foreign lawyers and
foreign law firms in Singapore. The Secretariat was involved in recommending policies relating to the foreign legal services sector, including work relating to the Review Committee on Joint
Law Ventures and Formal Law Alliances, and the Third Committee
on the Supply of Lawyers.
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WTO GATS negotiations on the plurilateral request concerning
the legal services sector;
IAD officers were also involved in the Working Groups on Legal
Infrastructure and the Legal Profession.
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WTO negotiations on the revision of the WTO Government
Procurement Agreement; and
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The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy
and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (“ReCAAP”), the first regional government-to-government agreement of this
nature, which entered into force on 4 September 2006. IAD also continued the annual International Law Speakers Series,
which explores current developments and emerging issues in
public international law. This year’s invited speaker was Professor
Emeritus Maurice Mendelson QC, who conducted workshops and
delivered a keynote lecture on “International Dispute Resolution:
Developments and Challenges”.
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Issues relating to the Annual Meetings of the Board of
Governors of the IMF and the World Bank Group ("S2006")
which Singapore hosted from 13-20 September 2006;
The UN appointed an IAD officer as a member in two legal expert
groups looking into issues relating to the elimination of sexual
exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping operations. Reports were
completed and submitted in March and October 2006.
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law reform & revision division
LAW REFORM AND
REVISION DIVISION
the law reform and revision division
plays a key role in the development of
law reform proposals and gives concrete
expression to one of the functions of the
attorney-general’s chambers, which is the
initiation of law reform.
In pursuing its mission to review and reform laws in Singapore to
create a modern and just legal infrastructure consistent with the
best legal systems in the world, LRRD performs a dual function; it is both a full time and dedicated law reform agency, as well as secretariat to the Law Revision Commissioners.
law reform
In 2006, LRRD assisted the Monetary Authority of Singapore in the drafting of the Payment Systems (Oversight) Act 2006,
which came into operation on 23 June 2006. The Act provides for the regulation of payment systems and stored value facilities.
The Deposit Insurance Act (Cap. 77A), in respect of which LRRD rendered legal and legislative drafting assistance to MAS, came into operation on 18 October 2005.
LRRD assisted the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
(“IDA”) in drafting the Spam Control Bill to control the sending of
unsolicited commercial communications in bulk by electronic mail or by text or multi-media messaging to mobile telephones.
Following extensive public consultation conducted jointly by IDA and AGC, the Bill is scheduled to be introduced in Parliament in early 2007.
LRRD officers were involved in the Inter-Ministry Committee
(“IMC”) reviewing the governance of Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (“IPCs”). Pursuant to the recommendations of this IMC, amendments have been made to the Income Tax
Regulations governing Central Fund Administrators and the IPCs,
and amendments will also be made to the Charities Act (Cap. 37) in due course.
On 26 October 2005, the Ministry of Information, Communications
and the Arts convened an Inter-Ministry Sub-committee under the
National Infocomm Security Committee to review Singapore’s data protection regime and assess the suitability of various data
protection regulatory models. A total of 16 Government agencies,
including AGC, are represented on this committee, and LRRD
officers are involved in advisory and legislative drafting work for
the committee.
LRRD officers also provided legal and legislative drafting assistance
in the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (“CPFTA”) Review
Taskforce, jointly chaired by MTI and the Consumers Association of Singapore. The proposed amendments to the Act include the
extension of the CPFTA to certain financial services, and the
tightening of regulations relating to direct selling, opt-out
practices and deposits taken by car dealers.
LRRD was involved in the drafting of new sections 125A and 125B of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68) to give enhanced lawful
access to computer material, including encrypted material. The
provisions, which came into operation on 1 January 2006, are
broadly consistent with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Guidelines on Cryptography.
LRRD officers provided legal and drafting support to the MOF
Study Team on Limited Partnerships. A public consultation was conducted on the Study Team Report and the proposed
amendments to implement the proposals in the Report.
In addition to working on amendments to the Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161) relating to the discipline and conduct of lawyers,
LRRD officers were also involved in various law reform efforts
undertaken by the Law Reform Committee of the Singapore
Academy of Law, including projects on Pre- and Post-Judgment
Interest, Recognition of Foreign Judgments and reviews of the Limitation Act (Cap. 163) and the Parole Evidence Rule. The published Reports on Pre- and Post-Judgment Interest and Recognition of Foreign Judgments have been referred to the Ministry of Law for consideration, while amendments to the Limitation Act and the Evidence Act (Cap. 97) are being formulated.
LRRD also provided policy and legal advice and legislative drafting
assistance to Ministry of Home Affairs on their ongoing Review of
Sexual Offences in the Penal Code (Cap. 224). A draft Penal Code
(Amendment) Bill was released for public consultation in
November 2006.
law revision
LRRD also assists the Law Revision Commissioners in revising the
legislation of Singapore to make it more user-friendly. New and
heavily amended Acts are revised twice every year, while such
subsidiary legislation are revised every quarter or at such dates
appointed by the Law Revision Commissioners. Legislative histories
and comparative tables are also updated with each revision.
As at 31 December 2006, LRRD had published revised editions of 20 Acts (2,373 pages) and 2,089 pages of subsidiary legislation
(including the voluminous and heavily-amended Revised Edition of the Rules of Court), as well as a new Subject Index to Acts.
LRRD also hosted an attachment programme for two senior legal
officers from the Law Revision and Law Reform Division of the
Attorney-General’s Chambers of Malaysia from 10 to 21 July 2006. The inaugural attachment programme sought to enable our
Malaysian counterparts to study the structure of LRRD, our experience in identifying areas for reform, our approach
towards law reform work, our experience in law revision work, and our knowledge management systems.
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legislation division
LEGISLATION DIVISION
one of the cornerstones of a fair and
responsive legal system is an effective and
equitable legislative framework. to this end,
the legislation division drafts laws on
instruction from the government, to give
effect to parliamentary intention in a manner
that is simple, clear and concise.
legislation drafted
2006 was a year of significant achievements for us. We drafted a
wide variety of legislation to keep pace with the numerous policy
initiatives of the Government, including the Casino Control Act
(Act 10 of 2006), the National Research Fund Act (Act 17 of 2006),
the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act (Act 5 of 2006),
the Residential Property (Amendment) Act (Act 9 of 2006) and
the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act (Act 4 of 2006).
Pursuant to the Government’s decision to develop integrated
resorts, the Casino Control Act was passed in February 2006 to
establish a new statutory body, the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore, and to provide for the operation and regulation of
casinos and gaming in casinos. The Act also implements measures,
such as security and surveillance requirements and the prohibition
of automatic teller machines within the premises of casinos, to
promote responsible gaming. In addition, the Act prohibits any
person below 21 years of age from entering casino premises and
establishes the National Council on Problem Gambling. One of the functions of the Council is the appointment of a panel of
assessors to decide on applications for family exclusion orders to prohibit irresponsible habitual gamblers from entering the
premises of casinos.
The Prime Minister announced last year that the Government
would be stepping up investment in research and development to strengthen Singapore’s intellectual and knowledge base. More
than $13 billion has been set aside for research and development
support through various agencies. In line with this initiative, the National Research Fund Act was passed earlier this year to
establish the National Research Fund, the National Research
Foundation Board and the Research, Innovation and Enterprise
Council. The Board will be responsible for the management and
administration of the Fund while the Council will guide and advise
the Government on all aspects of research and development
activities and innovation in Singapore.
The Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act was repealed and re-enacted this year, arising from a review of the old Act by the Ministry of National Development. The new Act serves to strengthen the enforcement powers of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority, especially in the area of illegal
transshipments of certain protected wildlife species through
Singapore. It also raises the maximum level of penalties to better
reflect the severity of the offences and to ensure an effective
deterrence against the illegal trafficking and trade of these species.
The Residential Property (Amendment) Act was passed in February
to give effect to policy changes related to the property market
announced by the Minister for National Development. Among the key changes introduced are provisions allowing foreigners to
purchase flats in buildings which are below six levels, refining
existing safeguards to prevent developers from speculating in
residential land and streamlining the administration of the
Residential Property Act by reducing red-tape and business costs without a loss of effectiveness.
The Road Traffic Act was amended in February to introduce a new vehicle registration and licensing system. The new system is intended to provide accessible, convenient and integrated
vehicle-related electronic services to the public. It is also
programmed to accept multiple payment modes and will enable
car dealers to provide one-stop service to their customers when
purchasing or selling vehicles. The system will also support the
move towards scrip-less transactions by doing away with the need to issue physical vehicle registration cards.
training
Training has always formed an integral part of our work in the
Division. This year, based on feedback received from previous
participants, we revamped our annual Legislative Drafting Course
to meet the changing political and legal climate. The objectives of the Drafting Course, amongst others, were to give participants
an overview of the drafting and legislative process in Singapore, and to introduce participants to legislative drafting analysis and
basic skills in legislative drafting. The course, which was held in
July, attracted both local and overseas participants, and was very
well received. Participants reported that they learned much and
gained very useful insights into the legislative drafting process.
Three of our officers, David Lim, Lim Jit Hee and Julie Huan also
drew accolades from the participants for their eloquence and
presentations.
Besides providing training for others, we also recognise the
importance of continuing professional education for our officers.
In September, Lim Jit Hee attended a 10-day executive programme
in Qinghua University, Beijing to gain an understanding of China’s political and legal systems, economic development and foreign policy.
This year, we also continued with our training of support staff to
be multi-skilled so that they are better equipped to handle more
complex legislative documents. The support staff were kept busy in the 3rd and 4th quarters due to the high number of Bills
targeted for presentation before the new Parliament in November.
In addition, they also provided invaluable assistance to the officers
during the Drafting Course by attending to the administrative
matters and collating the training materials for the participants.
Two of our staff won awards for their hard work and contribution
in AGC. Poh Geok Lan, our Legal Executive, was conferred the
Pingat Berkebolehan (Efficiency Medal) for her competence and
dedication. In addition, Ricky Tan, our clerical officer, was one of
the 16 winners of the Singapore Labour Foundation Educational
Tours Award for Model Workers this year. He was nominated by
AGC based on his work performance and subsequently selected by
the Foundation to receive the award and to participate in a 7-day
educational trip to China in September.
In all, 2006 has been a fruitful and fulfilling year for the Division.
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CORPOR ATE SERVICES DIVISION
the corporate services division provides support
in financial administration, budget control,
office administration, personnel administration
and human resource development.
investment in our quality management system
CSD first attained the prestigious ISO certification on 17 February
2003. Under the ISO 9000 framework, certified organisations are required to go through six-monthly surveillance audits and a re-certification exercise once in three years to ensure that the
organisation is continually practicing and enhancing our ISO
Quality Management System.
CSD successfully renewed AGC’s ISO certification on 23 February
2006, and this renewal demonstrates our commitment to
maintain our Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9000 Standard.
investment in our people
Human capital management and development are seen as a key
function in AGC to ensure that our chief asset, people, contribute
to the organisation. AGC’s certification to the People Developer Standard was renewed
in December 2004. The achievement of the People Developer
Standard was a clear recognition of AGC as a forward-looking
organisation with a strong training and development culture as
key tenets of our human resource management philosophy.
Training has always played a key role in our continuous effort to
enhance the quality of our legal advice, prosecution, legislative
drafting, and law reform and review, driving our vision to be a
world class organisation.
economy drive initiatives
AGC has successfully embarked on a range of Economy-Drive
initiatives to get more value-for-money in a time when demands
keep rising while financial resources are limited. These initiatives
include affixing automated timers to hot water dispensers to save
electricity, making conscious efforts to generate headcount
savings from the implementation of manpower management
frameworks, stretching the useful lives of assets without
compromising the quality of services delivered to our customers,
proactive efforts by senior officers to travel by economy instead of first or business class, using frequent flyer points to purchase air tickets, and reduction in the rental charges by relentlessly
negotiating with our landlord for lower rental rates. The collective
hard work has resulted in savings of about S$900,000 from our
operating budget over and above the 3% budget reduction in FY 2005.
notional net economic value ( “nev” )
AGC has successfully implemented the Notional NEV framework in addition to the NEV framework to provide a direct link between
our operating drivers and key performance indicators. With the
Notional NEV framework, officers are able to link strategic
planning to daily functions and embrace the NEV framework as an important tool to continuously strive to create value with the
limited financial resources we have. This has helped AGC to
generate a positive NEV of S$4.9 million.
employee handbook
The CSD will be initiating efforts to create an employee handbook
which would serve as a quick and easy-to-use reference guide for its officers. The intention is to help officers quickly find the
relevant policies on matters such as leave, car-parking, external
activities, etc. This will reduce demands upon CSD in answering
routine queries and would reduce the confusion faced by officers
in reading the many internal circulars, external circulars and
Government Instruction Manuals.
LIBR ARY and Resource centre
the library and resource centre plays a crucial
role in ensuring that the latest statutes,
authorities and reference materials are made
available to agc’s legal off icers.
staff matters
At present, the Library is staffed by 1 librarian, 4 library officers and a library attendant. Two of the library officers are Diploma
graduates of Temasek Polytechnic while one is into her third year
of diploma studies.
A major review was done in relation to the budget for the Library. As part of the review, the Library Committee embarked on a
thorough examination of serial titles (Loose-leaf, Law Reports and
Law Journals) for their utility to AGC and to see if they could be
available through other cheaper sources (eg. on-line). Cancellations
that have been made possible through the review will achieve an
estimated $40,000 in savings.
library management system
A new library management system was implemented to replace
the outdated text-based ATLAS Library System which had been in
use since 1989. This was an initiative by AGC (CISD and Library) in
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conjunction with the libraries of the Supreme Court and the Subordinate Courts. The project was named “The 4 Cs”
(Collaborative Collections of Chambers and Courts) and the system
was officially launched in July of 2005. Among the many useful
features, the new system allows officers from AGC, Supreme Court
and Subordinate Courts to search across the three libraries from
their desktops. As this is the first web-based system for the 3
libraries, fine-tuning of certain modules was finally completed in
August 2006, with more updates scheduled for 2007.
statistics
Category
Loans serviced
Inter-library loans
Reference enquiries/ research requested
budget
Visitors
FY2004
FY2005
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17,904
258
137
3,689
4,328
225
179
A reduced loan period of one month instead of three months was
implemented. It has contributed, in part, to an increase in loan
figures. More significantly, it allowed the Library to better track the
use and return of books. This initiative has helped to minimise the
number of misplaced books.
The increasing usage of on-line databases provided or supported by
the Library has given more immediate access to research materials
and fewer inter-library loans have been required in FY 2005.
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COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
the computer information systems department
( “cisd” ) is responsible for the planning, provision
and maintenance of information technology
( “it” ) solutions for agc. in addition, cisd plays a
key role in spearheading the re-engineering of
the business processes within agc’s various
divisions, and drives information technology
initiatives to maximise productivity and improve
work output quality.
The Solicitor-General heads the InfoComm Technology (“ICT”)
Steering Committee, which leads and provides direction for the various IT initiatives in AGC, to align them with AGC’s business needs.
it planning for agc
IT Planning for AGC encompasses identifying AGC’s ICT needs and
mapping out the ICT blueprint which will support and transform
the manner in which AGC carries out its functions.
In December 2005, MOF requested that AGC consolidate its IT
development plans for the next three years. In March 2006, CISD
completed its review and submitted its plan to MOF. Funding for
the plan was approved by MOF in April 2006. The three key projects identified in the IT Plan are:
(a) Legislation Editing and Authentic Publishing (“LEAP”)
LEAP heralds an overhaul of the existing Versioned Legislation
Database (“VLDB”) system, to further enhance and facilitate
one of AGC’s core competencies – legislation drafting. LEAP aims to electronically manage the entire life-cycle of
legislation, from document creation to record publishing by
providing an intuitive and efficient drafting environment and
a versioning online delivery system. LEAP will also improve
coordination with instructing Ministries when preparing draft
legislation and provides an interface to allow information to
be re-used and cross referenced.
LEAP, which is expected to be completed in August 2008, will also put in place a system that will provide authoritative
copies of Singapore legislation, removing the need to rely on
printed hardcopies. (b) Enterprise Legal Management System (“ELMS”)
ELMS seeks to automate the largely manual process of
managing documents in AGC and provide a single integrated
electronic view of information relating to every case handled
by AGC.
To this end, the areas that CISD will work on for the next three
years are: Case Management, Workflow Management, Diary
Management, Integrated Email Management and electronic
modules which interface with other agencies and Ministries, e.g., electronic requests for advice and electronic transfer of
Investigation Papers.
(c) Knowledge Management Next Phase (“KMNP”)
KMNP will expand on AGC’s current KM initiatives. It will
further reinforce AGC’s KM Portal as a single point of access to all information in AGC. Under the KMNP program, CISD will work closely with the KM committee to review the KM
taxonomy and framework, to improve the user-friendliness of
the KM Portal as well as implement new tools such as search
engines and automated taxonomy classifiers.
km portal committee pages and training
independent sgnet security audit
Committee Pages were introduced to AGC’s KM Portal, and these allow members of individual committees in AGC to share documents, make announcements and hold discussion
forums online.
In March 2006, Price Waterhouse Coopers (“PWC”) conducted an onsite audit in AGC, and found that AGC’s network
infrastructure security was in full compliance with the SGNET
network security policy.
From February 2006, a series of training sessions was conducted
for the committee administrators. Self-help animated training
guides are also provided for users who prefer to learn at their own pace. To date, 32 administrators have attended the training
sessions and 15 new Committee Pages have been created.
revamp of agc internet website
To comply with the Singapore Government Web Interface
Standards, CISD also revamped AGC’s Internet Website. The
revamp was carried out with the assistance of all Divisions and
made information retrieval easier, and also enabled Divisions to edit their pages directly.
e-submission system ( “e-sub system” )
CISD and the Corporate Services Division piloted the e-Sub System,
which allows users to put up submissions electronically through a
managed workflow which captures the comments and decisions
given at each clearance level. Email alerts are also sent to inform
the clearing or approving officers of the due dates of the
submissions, enabling faster clearance of the submissions.
network backup solutions
In March 2006, CISD implemented an automated backup system
that would backup the user’s work files and folders residing on
their computers onto a secure network storage system. In the
event of file or data loss, this network storage system is able to
restore the lost files and data onto the user’s computer with
minimal disruption.
wireless hotspots
CISD plans to provide for wireless hotspot access in all meeting
rooms within AGC. This will enable legal officers equipped with
notebooks to gain remote access to the Internet and their email
while attending meetings. The wireless access has in-built security to prevent any potential misuse of the wireless network
infrastructure. The wireless hotspot project began rolling out from November 2006.
change of cio/director cisd
CISD would like to note with deep appreciation the contributions of
Tan Ken Hwee, our former Chief Information Officer and Director,
who was posted to the Supreme Court in October 2006. He was a
capable and visionary leader who brought computerisation in AGC
to a higher level, and he will be missed. However, we look forward
to working with our new Chief Information Officer, Principal Senior
State Counsel Charles Lim, and our new Director, Deputy Senior
State Counsel Lee Chuan Huei.
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“ i am totally confident that the high standard
of professionalism for which agc is known will be
maintained and even improved. ”
PROF WALTER WOON
second solicitor-general
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INAUGUR AL ANNUAL EVENT
OF THE ATTORNEY-GENER AL’S
CHAMBERS of SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA
AND BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
AGC organised and hosted the Inaugural Annual Event of the
Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
Darussalam from 23 to 25 March 2006 in Singapore. Some 60 representatives from Malaysia and Brunei attended the event,
together with the majority of the officers of AGC Singapore.
In his opening address, AG Chan Sek Keong welcomed all
participants to the Event. He called upon them to work hard, but
also invited the visitors to enjoy themselves in Singapore. He then
recalled the events which led to the Event being held, drawing on
the similarities between the three organisations and his personal
links with his counterparts and their predecessors.
Deputy Prime Minister Professor S Jayakumar delivered the
welcome address for the Event, hailing it as a chance for
strengthening legal cooperation so as to promote stability, security and peace in the region. DPM Jayakumar pointed out that the three countries share common characteristics in terms of legal heritage and legal traditions, and it would be useful for the three AGCs to exchange experiences and explore specific areas of legal cooperation.
For two days, representatives from the three AGCs presented
papers on a wide variety of subjects. These covered a broad range
of legal issues, namely:
a) Interaction between Syariah Law and Civil Law;
b) Principles and Pitfalls in Developing and Implementing Technology Laws;
c) Public Private Partnership Projects;
d) Computerisation in AGC, Singapore – AGC’s Knowledge Management Journey;
e) Role of Prosecutors;
f) Judicial Review of Executive Actions; and
g) Developing Expertise in International Law in the Region.
The topics elicited lively responses from the officers of the three
AGCs, with officers appreciating the different perspectives offered
by their counterparts. The presentations were delivered and
received with the attitude of learning from one another, and
appreciating the differences in and difficulties faced by the
respective jurisdictions.
During the Event, AGC also organised a number of social events for our guests from Malaysia and Brunei. These included a tour of the Supreme Court, a trip to the Night Safari, friendship games
(including a round of golf at Raffles Country Club), as well as a
welcome dinner at the Asian Civilizations Museum and a closing
lunch at Kohinoor Palace restaurant in the Khalsa Association.
It was at the closing lunch that a song specially chosen for the
Event was unveiled – Vera Lynn’s 1939 song “We’ll Meet Again” was adapted by officers from AGC to reflect the sense of
camaraderie and friendship that had grown among the officers
from the three AGCs over the days’ events, concluding with the
promise that the Event would be hosted in 2007 by the AGC of Malaysia.
APPRECIATION DINNER FOR
AG chan sek keong AND
2SG lee seiu kin
2006 has proven to be a landmark year for the local legal
landscape, with changes of leadership in both the Supreme Court and AGC. While the Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court,
the Honourable Justice Chao Hick Tin, crossed over to AGC to
assume leadership as our new AG, the outgoing AG Chan Sek
Keong moved to the Supreme Court to head Singapore’s Judiciary
as the third Chief Justice of Singapore. Also making a significant
move was another of the AGC’s leaders, 2SG Lee Seiu Kin, who
rejoined the Judiciary as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
To mark these historical changes, AGC held a fitting farewell for the outgoing AG and 2SG, and a hearty welcome to our new
AG. Taking place at the Asian Civilizations Museum at Empress
Place on 8 April 2006, the party was attended by over a hundred people.
What many expected to be a formal affair turned out to be a
hugely enjoyable evening, complete with a taste of operatic
excellence, courtesy of the reigning ‘AGC Idol’, David Lim. Several
other light-hearted performances from officers and staff of AGC
helped to garnish the atmosphere with a mood of relaxation. The
entertainment was complemented by a delightful spread of local
and continental food at the buffet table.
The outgoing AG delivered a heartfelt speech, centered on his memories of his time in office, the friendships he made and hints of the challenges he was to face in his new position. The incoming AG also gave a witty, impromptu speech
highlighting his return to a new, bigger and more modern AGC.
The guests responded with enthusiastic applause, indicating their unstinting support for the new Chief Justice and Attorney-General.
There was also a heartwarming exchange of speeches between SG Chan Seng Onn and the outgoing 2SG Lee. SG Chan started off
with a tribute to the outgoing AG, followed by a tribute to his
colleague and friend, 2SG Lee. In a speech which was as funny as
it was emotional, SG Chan traversed a wide range of topics, from his working relationship with 2SG Lee to their contrasting
experiences with skiing. 2SG delivered his equally warm reply and farewell speech. To end this farewell-cum-welcome celebration, officers and staff
lined the corridors and staircases of the museum, applauding AG
Chan and 2SG Lee as they departed, demonstrating the depth of
respect and gratitude felt towards them for their years of service in AGC.
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AGC CORPOR ATE
RETREAT 2006
STAFF WELFARE
COMMITTEE
AGC’s annual corporate retreat was held at Prince’s Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 29-30 July 2006.
The aim of the Staff Welfare Committee (“SWC”) is to promote the well-being of officers and staff and to foster camaraderie in AGC through organising innovative and interactive activities
and events.
This was AG Chao’s first corporate retreat with AGC, and the
theme marked a return to basics. In his opening speech, AG
highlighted our Core Values, which remain our fundamental
building blocks even as we continue to re-invent and re-engineer
ourselves to meet future challenges. Underlining our efforts in
developing AGC into a top-notch organisation, AG’s speech was followed by a presentation by members of the Steering
Committee for the Singapore Quality Award, explaining what the Award is about and how AGC intends to achieve it.
The officers and staff of each Division in AGC were then given time to take stock of their current and future plans, after which
each Division gave a presentation of its Workplan to the entire
gathering, setting out its initiatives and plans to address
upcoming challenges.
The retreat concluded with the eagerly-anticipated Annual
Dinner, “Kampong Glamour”. Many turned out in their best
“kampong attire”, and had fun playing the “kampong games” of their youth, such as chatek and hopscotch. The special guest at
the dinner was the Attorney-General of Malaysia, Tan Sri Abdul
Gani Patail, and following his arrival, everyone was treated to a
dikir barat performance, given by our very own officers and staff.
Our host for the evening was the inimitable Jared Pereira, who
spared no one with his rapier wit and no-holds-barred brand of humour. The evening concluded amidst much laughter and
merry-making.
The highlight of the year for SWC was surely the Annual Dinner
held on 29 July 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with AGC’s
Corporate Retreat. The theme for the dinner was “Kampung
Glamour”, and SWC members enjoyed themselves thoroughly
while working hard in organising the pre-dinner games and
decorating the ballroom. The annual dinner turned out to be a
huge success and will be remembered fondly as one of the most enjoyable annual dinners in recent years.
SWC also organised several visits to various places of interest in Singapore. In June 2006, a visit was organised to the Lim Wah
Hang Quail Farm, Jurong Frog Farm & Sembawang Hot Spring. In September 2006, AGC staff and their family members also
visited the Chee Cheong Fun cum Yam Cake Factory, the
Ointment & Balm Factory, and the NEWater Visitor Centre.
Awards
in 2006, five agc officers were recipients of
national day awards, while a further 38 officers
received civil service long service awards.
national day awards
Heading our list of awardees was the Attorney-General Mr Chao
Hick Tin himself, who was bestowed with the Public Service Star
(Bar), in recognition of his valuable public service as Chairman of
the Internal Security Act Advisory Board. Under his leadership, the Board continued to play the vital role of ensuring that each
detention under the Internal Security Act was necessary, in order to safeguard the security of Singapore.
PSSC Civil Division Mr Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck was awarded the
highly-prestigious Public Administration Medal (Gold), in recognition
of his significant contributions to Singapore and, especially, its legal
sector. Amongst other things, Mr Chan was Chairman of the United
Nations Commission on International Trade Law and chaired its
Working Group on Electronic Commerce. In 2005, under his
leadership, UNCITRAL formulated the United Nations Convention on
the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Ms Poh Geok Lan was awarded the Efficiency Medal, while three
other officers received the Long Service Medal : Mdm Noraini bte
Jantan, Mdm Fouziah Begum d/o Abdul Razak and Ms Salmah
Hareer d/o Haneefa Hareer.
Congratulations to all on their well-deserved awards!
long service awards
This year, the following officers were also recognised with Civil
Service Long Service Awards, which were presented to them at the AGC National Day Observance Ceremony:
10 years
Chong Kah Wei
Kalima bte Ali
Lee Lit Cheng
Christopher Ong Siu Jin
Rozanah bte Buang
Janet Wang Lan Jee
15 years
David Chew Siong Tai
Jalilah bte Hussien
Mohamad Fahmi bin Yusoff
Teo Gek Choo
20 years
Jaswant Singh s/o Jarnail Singh
Wong Kok Weng
25 years
Fouziah Begum d/o Abdul Razak
Ong Hian Sun
30 years
SG Chan Seng Onn
Amnah bte Ahmad
35 years
Lawrence Ang Boon Kong
Susan Quek Ngak Khim
Koh Beng Yan
(posted to Supreme Court)
40 years
Janet Kong Chay Hua
Imran bin Abdul Hamid
James Elisha Lee Han Leong
Patricia Ng Poh Toye
Parvathi d/o K Visvalingam
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Yuen Lye Peng
Christopher Goh Eng Chiang
Leong Wing Tuck
Phang Hsiao Chung
Toh Hwee Lian
Sa’adiah bte Ahmad
Noraini bte Jantan
Salmah Hareer d/o Haneefa Hareer
Ter Kim Cheu
Shirley Tan Ee Neo
Cheng Hong Eng
Anna Tan Choon Gek
Denis Wang Wan
We thank them all for their loyal service over the years!
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workload & finances
account fy 05 budget
1. Legal Cost
2. Rental of office premises
3. Maintenance Expenses
4. Training, Welfare and Public Relations
Local Training, Workshops & Seminars
Overseas Travel
Staff Recreation and Welfare
Staff Suggestion and Productivity Schemes
Entertainment
Visits of VIPs and Experts
Conferences
5. Support Services
Office Supplies
Other Supplies
Transport Claims
Public Utilities
Telecommunications
Awards to Staff
Mail Delivery Computer Services
Annual Report and Publications
Other Professional Services
Other Services
Healthy Lifestyle and MFE
Dental and Medical Subsidy
Purchase of Equipment
Educational transfers
Subvention to Other UN Organisation
6. Expenditure on Manpower
Legal and Support Services
Statutory Expenditure
7. Direct Development fy 05 actual
366,000
380,000
24,500
7,000
16,400
2,000
14,000
300,000
10,000
38,000
130,000
230,000
15,000
2,610
1,396,360
20,000
305,000
146,970
42,900
167,000
102,000
5,000
3,640
35,397,800
1,704,700
4,459,220
3,004,920
412,320
809,900
2,914,480
37,102,500
615,000
147,483
328,043
17,068
4,425
17,046
1,989
41,277
452,137
11,462
23,444
134,812
160,874
21,954
7,627
1,480,379
19,775
278,384
104,606
40,201
125,180
110,794
5,905
3,373
34,567,335
1,696,794
49,318,340
44,644,159
settlement of
agencies
payment pursuant miscellaneous to judgments
court fees
claims
total legal
liabilities
1,658,297
2,920,574
239,448
557,331
2,980,907
36,264,129
23,473
legal liabilities incurred by ministries paid by agc in fy 2005
legal fees and
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Law
Others
404,462
1,983
1,127,573
200
404,472
101,356
1,127,673
24,796
99,284
22,507
10
90
100
2,089
121,791
2,2891,534,2181,658,297
programme/main areas of work
workload/performance indicators
legal advice and opinions (all divisions)
No. of matters attended to
6094 To respond to simple matters within 7 working days (%)
95.80%
To respond to complex matters within 14 working days (%) 92.46%
5829
95.68%
91.72%
legislation (legis and lrrd)
Bills
Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
To achieve accuracy in publication (%)
No. of cases responded to within targeted period (%)
No. of typewritten pages
No. of typewritten pages
99.99%
99.69%
8768 5835 99.99%
99.95%
7193
7349
Revised Edition of the Acts & Subject index to Acts
Revised Edition of the SL
Law Reform Papers
Survey of International Law Reform Websites
No. of published pages
No. of Acts
No. of published pages
No. of papers
No. of monthly surveys of selected websites
1121
18
1310
22
12
2506
22
952
21
12
civil (civil division)
Civil Hearings
No. of attendances
128 125
Routine Matters
To respond to routine matters within 7 working days (%)
97.00%
94.00%
Recovery of money and foreign worker’s levy No. of files processed
121 344
Tortious claims by and against
the Government
No. of files processed
81 79
Admission to the bar
194 281
Miscellaneous statutory functions
84 103
Land acquisition
3 18
fy 2004
fy 2005
investigation papers (cjd)
To respond to cases within 7 working days (%)
90.88%
90.80%
No. of cases
35584 35696
criminal hearings (cjd)
Criminal cases
No. of cases
3593 Appeals
No. of cases
89 Extraditions & Inquiries
No. of cases
110 Other hearings
No. of cases
49 4063
59
124
29
international legal transactions
(iad and cjd)
International negotiations and meetings
No. of attendances
774.5 To satisfy requests for attendances at meetings (%)
100.00%
Dispute resolution / international litigation No. of attendances
738 Mutual legal assistance requests
No. of cases
144 To respond to simple matters within 7 working days (%)
86.67%
To respond to complex matters within 14 working days (%) 94.44%
877
100.00%
591
166
86.96%
98.04%
1061
69
156
17
18
195
100.00%
others (all divisions)
Other meetings
No. of attendances
1377.5 Inquiries
No. of attendances
56 Legal Education
No. of attendances
195.5 Visits
No. of visits
21 Other events
No. of days of events
13.5 Ad-hoc projects
No. of attendances
164.5 Treaties database
To ensure availability of treaties databases (% of time)
100.00%
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List of AGC-Wide Committees*
agc registry
of committees
Chairperson
Ong Hian Sun
Secretary
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Janet Wang Lan Jee
Jeyendran s/o Jeyapal
Leong Wing Tuck
Hon Yi
agc annual event
2006 committee
Members
Chairperson
Kevin Lim Meng Ern
John Ng
Ravneet Kaur
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Eugene Kwang Yew Choon
Sheila Panja Nadan
Vimala d/o Samugam
Ashraf bin Kader
ag’s appreciation
dinner committee
Chairperson
S Jennifer Marie
Members
Ong Hian Sun
Cheng Howe Ming
Ong Luan Tze
Muhamad Imaduddien bin Abdul Karim
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Melinda Moosa
Jill Tan Li Ching
Toh Shin Hao
Kevin Lim Meng Ern
Quek Hui Ling
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Daphne Chang Wei Hsien
Lee Chuan Huei
Ravneet Kaur
Kalidass s/o Murugaiyan
Han Ming Kuang
Irene Ng Ai Ling
Kristine Cheong Wai Leng
Amarjit Singh
David Lim Hock Choon
Lim Jit Hee
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
Stella Tan Wei Ling
S Jennifer Marie
Members
Cheng Howe Ming
Amarjit Singh
Benjamin Yim Geok Choon
Chew Chin Yee
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
David Khoo Kim Leng
Edwin San Ong Kyar
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Eugene Lee Yee Leng
Han Ming Kuang
Hay Hung Chun
Hon Yi Imran bin Abdul Hamid
Janet Wang Lan Jee
Janice Wong Shi Hui
Jason Chan Tai-Hui
Jean Chan Lay Koon
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Jill Tan Li Ching
John Ng
Kenneth Chuah Mun Wai
Kevin Lim Meng Ern
Lee Jwee Nguan
Lee Lit Cheng
Magdalene Koh Mui Chen
Mark Tay Swee Keng
Ng Cheng Thiam
Nor’ashikin bte Samdin
Ong Luan Tze
Paul Chia Kim Huat
Ravneet Kaur
Shahla Iqbal
Stanley Kok Pin Chin
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Tan Kiat Pheng
Tan Wee Soon
Tan Wen Hsien
Toh Shin Hao
Vincent Leow
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Teh Hwee Hwee
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Kwek Lou Winn
Mathew Joseph
Sharon Ong Su Min
Ong Chin Heng
Ranjini Ramakrishnan
Melinda Moosa
Lim Jit Hee
Kan Shuk Weng
Lee Yean-Lin
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Kessler Soh Boon Leng
Wendy Chang Mun Lin
Teo Meng Peng
Amy Neo Kim Kiow
Farah Asyura bte Muhamad
Rena Eng Mei Ying
Shobana Nair
Shamsiah Bte Alias
agc archival & file
destruction committee
Chairperson
Members
Chong Kah Wei
Cheng Pei Feng
Wong Kok Weng
Lionel Yee Woon Chin
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Joyce Chao Su Ling
Phua Wee Chuan
Deena bte Abdul Aziz Bajrai
agc committee
for best sourcing
Chairperson
SG Chan Seng Onn
Secretary
Phang Hsiao Chung
Dy Secretary
Vincent Chua Leng Poh
Members
Jeffrey Chan Wah Teck
Charles Lim Aeng Cheng
Sivakant Tiwari
Ter Kim Cheu
S Jennifer Marie
David Khoo Kim Leng
agc corporate gifts
committee
Dy Chairperson
Advisor
Leong Wing Tuck
Members
Ang Meng Siong
Jefry bin Mohamad
Chong Hui Ling
Leonard Goh Choon Hian
Poh Geok Lan
Denis Wang Wan
Sharon Ong Su Min
agc benchmarking
committee
Chairperson
S Jennifer Marie
Chairperson
Cheng Howe Ming
Members
Lee Wei Kwang
agc corporate retreat
2006 committee
Advisor
S Jennifer Marie
Daniel Koh Poh Leng
* This list does not include the numerous Divisional and Departmental committees and sub-committees, whose work is also deeply appreciated.
Chairpersons
Dy Chairperson
Denis Wang Wan
Amarjit Singh
Audrey Seet Kwai Choo
David Khoo Kim Leng
Han Ming Kuang
Lau Wing Yum
Leong Wing Tuck
Secretary
agc iso committee
Members
Tan Kiat Pheng
Lim Jit Hee
Fanny Chang
Daren Tang Heng Shim
Ashraf bin Kader
Choo Poh Lian
Edwin San Ong Kyar
Fadzilah bte Mohamed Onn
Hay Hung Chun
Irene Ng Ai Ling
Janet Wang Lan Jee
Jean Chan Lay Koon Jeyendran s/o Jeyapal
Kalima bte Ali
Leong Wing Tuck
Masita bte Mandon
Michelle Lee Siew Khin
Muhamad Imaddudien bin Abdul Karim
Noraini bte Jantan
Nurhashimah bte Abdul Razak
Jared Eugene Pereira
Ravneet Kaur
Sakbania bte Ramad
Santhra d/o Aiyyasamy
Sareenah bte Mohd Phami
Sarojini d/o Somasundram Rajoo
Serene Seet Lay Cheng
Shahla Iqbal
Simran Kaur Toor
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Tan Wee Soon
Tan Wen Hsien
Valathammai d/o Muthupalaniappan
Wong Cheng Liang
agc emergency
planning committee
Advisor
Chairperson
Amarjit Singh
Sheila Panja Nadan
Members
agc gazette editorial
committee
Editor-in-Chief
Hay Hung Chun
Members
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Phua Wee Chuan
Francis Ng Yong Kiat
Jason Chan Tai-Hui
Chew Chin Yee
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Ong Luan Tze
Marcus Song Ee Pin
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Vincent Leow
Toh Shin Hao
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Tan Wen Hsien
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Mark Tay Swee Keng
Leong Wing Tuck
Bek Ching Ching
Emily Teo Sze Yin
Joyce Chng Hsiao Wei
Mary Ho
Norhardeahwati bte Buang
agc gift valuation
committee
Chairperson
Wong Kok Weng
Members
Teo Meng Peng
Rena Eng Mei Ying
Chairperson
S Jennifer Marie
Secretary
Members
Chong Hui Ling
Lun Chee Gai
Amy Neo Kim Kiow
Teo Meng Peng
agc km committee
Sponsor
SG Chan Seng Onn
Chairperson
Dy Chairperson
Joyce Chao Su Ling
Tan Ken Hwee (up to October 2006)
Secretary
Regina Tan
Members
Benjamin Yim Geok Choon
Low Cheong Yeow
Lee Wei Kwang
Kelly Lim Fong Yin
Paul Chia Kim Huat
Woon Seow Cheng
Gay Meng Choo
Jeyashankar s/o Sivalingam
Wendy Chang Mun Lin
Fanny Chang
Jenny Tan Hong Lee
Andrew Abraham
Phang Hsiao Chung
Melinda Moosa
Jason Tan Theng Kok
Mary Ho
Elaine Phang Hui Shien
Foong Kah Yam
Lee Mun Wei
Low Lang Cheng
agc library committee
Chairperson
Secretary
Eric Chin Sze Choong
Members
Marcus Song Ee Pin
Julie Huan Li Yueh
Mary Ho
Anandan s/o Bala
agc mediation
service committee
Chairperson
Han Ming Kuang
Members
Shahla Iqbal
Yvette C Rodrigues
agc net economic
value steering
committee
Chairperson
SG Chan Seng Onn
Secretary
Members
Ter Kim Cheu
Sivakant Tiwari
Owi Beng Ki
S Jennifer Marie
agc ndoc 2006
organising committee
Advisor
S Jennifer Marie
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Chairperson
Chairperson
Members
Cheng Howe Ming
Ravneet Kaur
Members
Secretary
Pang Khang Chau
Amarjit Singh
Eugene Lee Yee Leng
Tan Kiat Pheng
Lee Jwee Nguan
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Kan Shuk Weng
Sharon Ong Su Min
Cheryl Leigh Chia Mei Ann
Ong Chin Heng
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Janice Wong Shi Hui
Bernard Yeo Thian Hoe
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Toh Shin Hao
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Ong Luan Tze
agc people’s developer
award steering
committee
Chairperson
SG Chan Seng Onn
Secretaries
Tan Kiat Pheng
Wilson Hue Kuan Chen
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Tan Wee Soon
Members
S Jennifer Marie
Julie Huan Li Yueh
Mathew Joseph
Jenny Tan Hong Lee
Kelly Lim Fong Yin
Lee Chuan Huei
Wong Cheng Liang
Teo Meng Peng
agc secretarial
support services
Advisor
Wong Cheng Liang
Patrica Ng Poh Toye
Asst Secretary
Jefry bin Mohamad
Members
Shirlynn Loh Soh Leng
Ha Yeong Sheng
Gay Meng Choo
Tan Kooi Biaw
Shirley Tan Ee Neo
Fadzilah bte Jainal
Ricky Tan Chee Yong
Noraini bte Jantan
Chong Hui Ling
Shobana Nair
Jenny Tan Hong Lee
Yvette C Rodrigues
agc sqa report
committee
Chairperson
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Vice Chairperson
Alvin Koh Meng Sing
Members
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Ong Luan Tze
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Hon Yi
agc sqa resource
committee
Chairperson
agc security committee
Tan Kiat Pheng
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Members
Eugene Lee Yee Leng
Tan Wee Soon
Marcus Song Ee Pin
agc sqa steering
committee
Chairperson
SG Chan Seng Onn
Vice Chairperson
S Jennifer Marie
Secretaries
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Wong Cheng Liang
Members
Phua Wee Chuan
Ha Yeong Sheng
Wendy Chang Mun Lin
Ong Chin Heng
Kristine Cheong Wai Leng agc staff welfare
committee
Chairperson
Lim Jit Hee
Members
Wong Kok Weng
Andrew Abraham
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Kwek Lou Winn
Zeenath Rajandren
Bek Ching Ching
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Lavanyah Veerapathiran
Michelle Ow Yeong Phui Ling
Olivine Lin Si Shi
Robert Tan
S Puspha
Sasha Lee Sok San
agc wits steering
committee
Chairperson
AG Chao Hick Tin
Co-Chairpersons
SG Chan Seng Onn
2SG Professor Walter Woon
Cheong Ming
Members
S Jennifer Marie
Sivakant Tiwari
Ter Kim Cheu
Owi Beng Ki
David Chong Gek Sian
Ong Hian Sun
Daniel Koh Poh Leng
Soh Tze Bian
Facilitators
Lee Sing Lit
Mathew Joseph
Wong Kok Weng
Lau Wing Yum
Phua Wee Chuan
Lee Chuan Huei
Phang Hsiao Chung
Pang Khang Chau
Daphne Hong Fan Sin
Cheng Howe Ming
Lun Chee Gai
Ha Yeong Sheng
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List of officers in AGC
Attorney-General
Chao Hick Tin
civil division
(from 11 Apr 2006)
Principal Snr State Counsel
Chan Sek Keong
(until 11 Apr 2006)
Solicitor-General
Chan Seng Onn
Second Solicitor-General
Prof. Walter Woon Cheong Ming (from 3 Oct 2006)
Lee Seiu Kin
(until 11 Apr 2006)
Special Assistant
Raveendran s/o Sundram Pillai (posted from Supreme Court wef 11 Apr 2006)
Personal Assistants/
Corporate Support Officers
(posted from Civil Div wef 3 Oct 2006)
Vivienne Foo Tee Lan
(posted from Civil Div wef 11 April 2006)
Shobana Nair
(wef 11 April 2006)
Koh Beng Yan
(posted to Supreme Court wef 11 Apr 2006)
Janice Goh Yong Soo
(left AGC wef 1 May 2006)
Cindy Soh Kheng Ling
(posted to CJD wef 11 Apr 2006)
Leana Lim Kim Tee
(posted to Supreme Court wef 11 Apr 2006)
Quality Service Manager
Cheng Howe Ming
Snr State Counsel
Owi Beng Ki
Dy Snr State Counsel
Phua Wee Chuan
State Counsel
Toh Hwee Lian
Chong Chin Chin
Teh Hwee Hwee
Woon Seow Cheng
Leonard Goh Choon Hian
Ho Su Ching
Leong Kwang Ian
Zeenath Rajandren
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Kwek Lou Winn
Lim Yew Jin
(posted to IPTO wef 1 Jul 2006)
Dy Managers
Jeyashankar s/o Sivalingam
Gay Meng Choo
Manokaran s/o V Sharma
(left AGC wef 1 Sep 2006)
Stella Tan Bee Yong
Tan Kooi Biaw
Noraihan bte Osman
Irene Ang
Jenny Neoh Kim Choo
Michelle Chew Kui Fong
Margaret Leong Yueh Sim (joined AGC wef 16 Oct 2006)
(posted to AG’s Office wef 3 Oct 2006)
Vivienne Foo Tee Lan
(posted to AG’s Office wef Low Cheong Yeow
(on CAD attachment)
3 Oct 2006)
Kamaleswari d/o Balakrishnan
(posted from CJD wef 4 May 2006)
Operations Support Officers
Junainah bte Walet
Koh Liang Ju (Angeline)
Sivapackiam d/o Thandayutham
Susila d/o Maniam
Halimahton bte Nawar
criminal justice
division
Snr State Counsel
Ong Hian Sun
Daniel Koh Poh Leng
S Jennifer Marie
(posted to IAD wef 1 Aug 2006)
Lee Sing Lit
Wong Kok Weng
Lau Wing Yum
Ng Cheng Thiam
Cheng Howe Ming
State Counsel
Lim Keng Seong
John Ng
Mark Tay Swee Keng
Leong Wing Tuck
Nor’ashikin bte Samdin
Amarjit Singh
David Khoo Kim Leng
Shahla Iqbal
Tan Kiat Pheng David Chew Siong Tai
Anandan s/o Bala
Eugene Lee Yee Leng
Wendy Yap Peng Hoon (posted from LRRD wef 15 Sept 2006)
Hay Hung Chun
Han Ming Kuang Peter Koy Su Hua
(on CAD attachment)
Lee Cheow Han Benjamin Yim Geok Choon
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Lee Lit Cheng
Alvin Koh Meng Sing
Janet Wang Lan Jee
Gilbert Low Teik Seang
(posted fr Subordinate Courts wef 1 Jul 2006)
Ravneet Kaur Edwin San Ong Kyar
Jason Chan Tai-Hui
Chew Chin Yee
Vincent Leow
Marie Christina Koh Sok Kheng
Lee Kee Yeng
(posted from Supreme Court wef 1 Feb 2006)
Jill Tan Li Ching
Gillian Koh-Tan
Paul Chia Kim Huat
April Phang Suet Fern
Tan Wee Soon
Lee Jwee Nguan
Paul Quan Kaih Shiuh
Stanley Kok Pin Chin
Tan Wen Hsien
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
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Shawn Ho Hsi Ming
Magdalene Koh Mui Chen
Quek Hui Ling
Janice Wong Shi Hui
Ong Luan Tze
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Diane Tan Yi-Lui
(joined AGC wef 5 Jun 2006)
Kevin Lim Meng Ern
Toh Shin Hao
Kenneth Chuah Mun Wai
Jean Chan Lay Koon
Stella Tan Wei Ling
Samuel Chua Hwa Kuan
(joined AGC wef 1 Aug 2006)
Anne Cher Sui Lin
Adeline Ee Li Ching
Karen Ang Aiping
Loke Shiu Meng
(left AGC wef 19 Jun 2006)
Abigail Elizabeth Ng Hwei-Mei (left AGC wef 1 Mar 2006)
Hamidul Haq
(left AGC wef 9 Mar 2006)
Adam Nakhoda
(posted to CCS wef 1 Apr 2006)
Jared Eugene Pereira
(left AGC wef 20 Sept 2006)
Woo Ka Wai
(left AGC wef 1 Oct 2006)
Chong Li Min
(left AGC wef 12 Oct 2006)
Hwong Meng Jet
(left AGC wef 14 Nov 2006)
Assistant Public Prosecutors
Santhra d/o Aiyyasamy
Valathammai d/o Muthupalaniappan
Robert Tan
Jesintha d/o Veijayaratnam
Kalaithasan s/o Karuppaya
Hon Yi
S Puspha
Jayarajan s/o Gopalakrishna
Serene Seet Lay Cheng
Ramesh Ethan Ananda Suppiah
Eugene Kwang Yew Choon
Simran Kaur Toor
Sasha Lee Sok San
Lavanyah Veerapathiran
Olivine Lin Si Shi
Evelyn Lee Jasmine
(joined AGC wef 1 Jun 2006)
Assistant Director
Ha Yeong Sheng
Senior Manager
Aaron Lee Teck Chye
Wong Cheng Liang
Derek Kang Yu Hsien
Managers
Deborah Tan Ek Jin
Shirlynn Loh Soh Leng
Kelly Lim Fong Yin
Lee Wei Kwang
Daphne Chang Wei Hsien Senior Deputy Manager
Glenn Seah Kim Ming
(posted to LAB wef 15 Jun 2006)
(posted to MOE wef 1 Jul 2006)
Eddy Tham Tong Kong
(posted to Subordinate Courts wef 1 Sept 2006)
Chong Kah Wei
(posted to LRRD wef 15 Sept 2006)
Sarojini d/o Somasundram Rajoo
Deputy Managers
Sheila d/o Panja Nadan
Snr State Counsel
Irene Ng Ai Ling
Cindy Soh Kheng Ling
(posted from CJD wef 1 Aug 2006)
(posted from AG’s Office wef 11 Apr 2006)
Suriani bte Demon
Sarini bte Mohd Yasar
Sareenah bte Mohd Phami
Maslizah bte Husain Khan
Amnah bte Ahmad
Jalilah bte Hussein
Hamidah bte Umar
Kalima bte Ali
Vimala d/o Samugam
Siti Nuraisha bte Ahmad
Nurhashimah bte Abdul Razak
Cecila Yeo-Ho Chin Choo
Maria Sissy Neo Wenzhu
(join AGC wef 3 May 2006)
Nagajoethi d/o Varadarasu (join AGC wef 3 May 2006)
Kamaleswari d/o Balakrishnan (posted to Civil Div wef 4 May 2006)
Adelia Tay Tzu Ching
(posted to Supreme Court wef 11 April 2006)
Rohayati bte Darhoni
Parvathi d/o K Visvalingam
Kamisah bte Hamzah
Saadiah bte Ahmad
Ashraf bin Abdul Kader
Rozanah bte Buang
Junainah bte Saini
Sujata d/o Nanoo
Sakbania bte Ramad
Soh Tze Bian
(posted to LRRD wef 1 Aug 2006)
Mathew Joseph
Pang Khang Chau
Daphne Honsg Fang Sin
(posted from Supreme Court wef 1 Nov 2006)
Tan Ken Hwee
(posted to Supreme Court wef 2 Oct 2006)
State Counsel
Wilson Hue Kuan Chen
Deena bte Abdul Aziz Bajrai
Daren Tang Heng Shim Sharon Ong Su Min
Ong Chin Heng
Marcus Song Ee Pin
Cheng Pei Feng Jason Tan Theng Kok
Ranjini Ramakrishnan
Deputy Managers
Ang Meng Siong
international
affairs division
Shirley Tan Ee Neo
Michelle Lee Siew Khin
Farizah bte Jainal
Eswari d/o Sivanganam
Nooryah bte Jasmani
Bek Ching Ching
Sivakant Tiwari
Cindy Yeong Sue Hwee
Teo Gek Choo
law reform and
revision division
Snr State Counsel
(posted from IAD Div wef 1 Aug 2006)
State Counsel
Joyce Chao Su Ling
Wendy Chang Mun Lin
Chong Kah Wei
(posted from CJD wef 15 Sept 2006)
Wendy Yap Peng Hoon
(posted to CJD wef 15 Sept 2006)
Manager
Jenny Tan Hong Lee
legislation division
Ter Kim Cheu
Snr State Counsel
Owi Beng Ki
Assistant Director
Fanny Chang
Yvette Christine Rodrigues
Research Officer
Andrew Abraham
Manager
Yuen Lye Peng
Jefry bin Mohamad
Gurbachan Kaur d/o Bishen Singh
Asha Devi
Noraini bte Jantan
Operations Support Officer
Elizabeth Eng Mui Kin
Regina Tan Shea Fang
(posted from CSD (OMU) wef 15 Jun 2006)
Janet Kong Chay Hua
Fouziah Begum d/o
Abdul Razak
Salmah Hareer d/o
Haneefa Hareer
Rubayah bte Abdul Aziz
Md Ibrahim Osman
(wef 2 Oct 2006)
Tan Ken Hwee
(posted to Supreme Court
wef 2 Oct 2006)
Dy Director
Assistant Directors
(posted to ACRA wef 1 Feb 2006)
Deputy Manager
Associate IT Consultant
Director
Lee Chuan Huei
State Counsel
Melinda Moosa
Hema Subramanian
Lim Jit Hee
Kan Shuk Weng Jeanne Lee Ming En
Lee Yean-Lin Julie Huan Li Yueh
Emily Teo Sze Yin
Elena Pearlyn Yeo Ju Lan Operations Support Officers
computer information
systems department
Lee Chuan Huei
Phang Hsiao Chung
Phang Hsiao Chung
Toh Hwee Lian
Ong Chin Heng
Marcus Song Ee Pin
Jason Chan Tai-Hui
Vincent Leow
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
Hon Yi
Deputy Managers
Information System Manager
Poh Geok Lan
James Tay
Anna Tan Choon Gek
Ricky Tan Chee Yong
Sabrina Solomon
Surinder Kaur
Shalindah bte Shaharuddin
Snr IT Consultant
IT Consultants
Foong Kah Yam
Yvonne Lau
Lee Mun Wei
Computer Information
Assistants
Choo-Peh Poh Lian
Jegathambigai Krishnan
Masita bte Mandon
Corporate Support Officer
Michelle Ow Yeong Phui Ling
corporate
services division
Director
S Jennifer Marie
Financial
Management Unit
Manager
(posted from MOH wef 21 Aug 2006)
Lim Hwei Chen
(posted to MCYS wef 1 Oct 2006)
Deputy Manager
Teo Meng Peng
Finance Supervisor
Denis Wang Wan
Assistant Finance Supervisor
Cheng Hong Eng
Finance Officer
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Management Unit
Manager
Human Resource Executive
Amy Neo Kim Kiow
Human Resource Officer
Rena Eng Mei Ying
Shamsiah Alias
Office
Management
Unit
Personnel
Management
Unit
Managers
Lun Chee Gai
Chong Hui Ling
Personnel Executive
Low Lang Cheng
Personnel Officer
Sudyana Stiawaty bte Sudjono
Mohd Fahmi bin Yusoff
Samsiya bte Taib
Loo Lee Eng
Loh Soon Liang
15 Jun 2006)
Office Superintendent
Assistant Office
Superintendant
Shobana Nair
Sarojah d/o Kumaravellu
Irwan Ahmad
(left AGC wef 24 Jul 2006)
Internal Auditor
Tang Wee Ling
(wef 18 Dec 2006)
See Choon Howe
(left AGC wef 2 Nov 2006)
library
Librarian
Mary Ho
Library Officers
Marsani Pandi
Fauziah Zainal
Norhardeahwati
Noraini Suratin
Library Attendant
Manager
Regina Tan
(posted to Legis Div wef Internal Audit Unit
Public
Affairs Unit
Head
Cheng Howe Ming
Public Affairs Officers
Shahla Iqbal
Han Ming Kuang
Ravneet Kaur
Ong Luan Tze
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Samuel Chua Hwa Kuan
Sharon Ong Su Min
Kan Shuk Weng
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Ruzainah bte Ashari
Editorial Committee
advisor
S Jennifer Marie
editors-in-chief
Jill Tan Li Ching
Cheng Howe Ming
secretary
Crystal Ong Wai Mun
members &
contributors
( in alphabetical order )
Chong Kah Wei
Mary Ho
Kan Shuk Weng
Wayne Koh Soon Poh
Gillian Koh-Tan
Lee Chuan Huei
Jeanne Lee Ming En
Leong Kwang Ian
Lim Hwei Chen
Lim Jit Hee
Kelly Lim Fong Yin
Ong Luan Tze
Sharon Ong Su Min
Eric Tin Keng Seng
Wendy Yap Peng Hoon
photographers
Hon Yi
Eugene Lee Yee Leng
Leong Wing Tuck
Dominic Zou Wen Xi
public affairs unit
Shahla Iqbal
Simran Kaur Toor
Jean Kua Zhizhen
Lee Kee Yeng
Zeenath Rajandren
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