Calvin Phua Appointed Chief Executive Sla
SINGAPORE (Apr 2): Starting May 1, Calvin Phua will be taking the helm as the new chief executive of the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), according to a media release by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) on April 2. During this transition, Phua will remain as the deputy secretary (policy) of MinLaw.Over the years, Phua has been instrumental in leading important initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s legal system and enhance access to justice. He has been especially key in spearheading the establishment of the Public Defender’s Office, as well as implementing legal frameworks that provided aid to businesses and individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.Prior to his appointment, Phua has held various positions in the public sector, including Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Transport.
SLA is confident that Phua will continue to lead the organisation with success, following the footsteps of previous chief executive, Colin Low, who has held the position since 2011. Low will step down from his position as he retires from the public service.“We are grateful for Colin’s invaluable contributions to SLA,” says Luke Goh, MinLaw’s permanent secretary. “Under his leadership, SLA has introduced innovative methods and facilitated creative adaptive reuse of State land, in accordance with our vision of ‘Limited Land. Unlimited Space’.”Goh adds, “We are excited to work closely with Calvin in his new role as the chief executive of SLA and we have full confidence in his abilities to carry on Colin’s legacy and elevate SLA to greater heights.”Chairman of SLA, Yeoh Oon Jin, agrees, “As we bid farewell to Colin, we welcome Calvin as the new chief executive, who will bring new strategic insights and his proven expertise to guide SLA towards its next phase of growth.”
Calvin Phua has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) effective May 1, according to an April 2 press release from the Ministry of Law (MinLaw). In the interim, Phua will continue his role as deputy secretary (policy) at MinLaw.
Phua has been a key figure at MinLaw, leading efforts to strengthen Singapore’s legal system and improve access to justice. He played a significant role in establishing the Public Defender’s Office and implementing legal frameworks to aid businesses and individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Before his current position, Phua held various roles in the public sector, including Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Transport.
Colin Low, who has been SLA’s chief executive since 2011, will be stepping down from his position as he retires from the public service. “We are deeply appreciative of Colin’s contributions to SLA,” says Luke Goh, permanent secretary of MinLaw. “Under his leadership, SLA has innovated and enabled new and creative adaptive reuse of State land, in line with SLA’s vision of ‘Limited Land. Unlimited Space.'”
Goh also expresses confidence in Phua’s ability to carry on Low’s legacy and take SLA to even greater heights. Yeoh Oon Jin, chairman of the board of directors of SLA, echoed this sentiment, welcoming Phua as the new chief executive and noting his strategic insights and expertise will lead SLA into its next chapter of growth.
Starting May 1, Phua will succeed Low as the chief executive of SLA. The organisation is optimistic about his leadership and is confident that he will continue the success of his predecessor.