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MHA deputy secretary to step down, take on LTA CEO position from May 1

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The change marks the conclusion of Chan Tsan's 26-year tenure with the Ministry of Home Affairs before he succeeds Ng Lang at the helm of the Land Transport Authority. Mr Chan played a pivotal role in establishing the Home Team Science and Technology Agency in 2019, where he championed an AI-first strategy and oversaw the introduction of passport-less immigration clearance in 2024. Taking over his homeland security portfolios is Alvin Moh, who has spent his career spearheading operational technologies such as beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone patrols and artificial intelligence reporting systems.

Key points

  • Chan Tsan will serve as CEO-Designate at the transport agency starting Jan 1 before forma…: Chan Tsan will serve as CEO-Designate at the transport agency starting Jan 1 before formally taking over the chief executive role on May 1.
  • Alvin Moh brings extensive operational experience to his new positions, including managin…: Alvin Moh brings extensive operational experience to his new positions, including managing anti-scam efforts and rolling out AI-assisted chatbots.
  • The leadership transfer leverages technological modernization strategies across both the…: The leadership transfer leverages technological modernization strategies across both the public security and transportation sectors.

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Ministry of Home Affairs Deputy Secretary (Development) Chan Tsan will be leaving the ministry after 26 years.

SINGAPORE: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Deputy Secretary (Development) Chan Tsan will be leaving the ministry after 26 years to become CEO of the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Mr Chan, who is also CEO of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), will step down from these positions on Feb 1, 2027, said MHA on Tuesday (Nov 10).

The 53-year-old will be appointed LTA CEO - Designate on Jan 1 next year before becoming CEO of the transport authority on May 1, said the ministry in a press release.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Alvin Moh, 46, will take over Mr Chan's current positions at MHA.

Mr Chan is succeeding LTA CEO Ng Lang, who has served in the position since September 2020.

Both MHA and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) noted in separate press releases on the leadership change that Mr Chan “played a pivotal role” in strengthening MHA’s Science and Technology capabilities and transforming the Home Team’s Science and Technology…

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