SMU’s leaders, senior management, faculty and staff aspire to make meaningful impact on the University, local and global communities. SMU is proud that their achievements have been recognised at the National Day Awards 2021.

Mr Paul Beh, member of the SMU Board of Trustees, has received The Public Service Medal. In addition, listed below are 13 SMU faculty and staff who have also been recognised for their outstanding performance and their commitment towards Singapore’s tertiary education sector.

The Public Administration Medal (Silver):

• Prof Lee Pey Woan, Vice Provost (Faculty Matters) and Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law
• Mr Lau Kai Cheong, Vice President, Office of Integrated Information Technology Services

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze):

• Mr Mohammad Ridzuwan Bin Ya'akop, Deputy Director, Office of Safety & Security
• Associate Prof Lieven Demeester, Associate Provost (Teaching & Learning Innovation); Director, Centre for Teaching Excellence; and Associate Prof of Operations Management (Practice), Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Commendation Medal:

• Ms Rosie Ching Ju Mae, Senior Lecturer of Statistics, School of Economics
• Ms Wong Suay Peng, Senior Lecturer of Accounting, School of Accountancy
• Ms Sandy Gan Li Ping, Senior Manager, Centre for Teaching Excellence
• Ms Cheong Lee Min, Senior Manager, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
• Ms Nicole Tan Bee Cheng, Assistant Director, Office of Human Resources and Faculty Administration
• Ms Ang Siew Hoon, Senior Manager, School of Computing & Information Systems

Efficiency Medal:

• Ms Fion Goh Lee Phing, Senior Assistant Manager, SMU Libraries
• Ms Chai Li Chin, Senior Assistant Manager, Office of Finance
• Mr Chee Chuen Seng, Senior Manager, Office of Integrated Information Technology Services

They were among the 5,710 individuals in 21 award categories who were honoured this year for their contributions to the country. Congratulations once again!