{
  "id": 14897819,
  "title": "MAS appoints MPA chairman Loh Khum Yean to its board effective Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mas-appoints-mpa-chairman-loh-khum-yean-to-its-board-effective-nov-1",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:54:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mas-appoints-mpa-chairman-loh-khum-yean-its-board-effective-nov-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed Loh Khum Yean, the chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), to its board starting from Nov 1, 2023. Loh's appointment will remain valid until May 31, 2029. Prior to retiring from the administrative service on Oct 1, 2023, he held positions such as permanent secretary in various ministries, as well as serving as chairman of the Civil Service College and multiple other boards. MAS chairman Gan Kim Yong praised Loh's extensive experience and knowledge in economic, legal, and manpower policies, noting that his presence on the board will provide valuable perspectives. Loh received the silver and gold Public Administration Medals in 2002 and 2011, respectively.",
  "summary": "The appointment will last until May 31, 2029",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}