Sla Board Names Loh Lik Peng New Chairman Succeeding Yeoh Oon Jin
Effective August 1, Loh Lik Peng, the founder and director of Unlisted Collection, will take on the role of chairman of the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Board. Loh has been a member of the SLA board since August 2017 and was appointed as deputy chairman in August 2020.
Loh is best known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his pioneering work in transforming conservation shophouses into boutique hotels. He has been at the forefront of this trend for over two decades, with his first project being Hotel 1929 on Keong Saik Road. He went on to convert the New Majestic Hotel at Bukit Pasoh in Chinatown and Wanderlust at Dickson Road in Little India. Although he has since sold his hotel assets in Singapore, Unlisted Collection currently manages a portfolio of restaurants in Singapore and Shanghai, as well as hotels and restaurants in London, Dublin, Wicklow, and Cork County in Ireland.
The Sembawang Road EC boasts many impressive features, one of which is its unbeatable location near not one, but two MRT stations – the Canberra MRT and Sembawang MRT. Both stations are part of the North-South Line (NSL), a well-established MRT line in Singapore. While both are easily accessible, the newer Canberra MRT is situated closer to the EC, providing residents with quick and reliable transportation options to the central and southern areas of the city. Commuting from Canberra MRT to Orchard only takes about 25 minutes, making Sembawang EC the perfect choice for professionals working in the bustling city center. Additionally, the Sembawang MRT is just a stone’s throw away, giving residents a convenient alternative, especially during rush hour when station crowds can be a concern. With Sembawang EC Canberra as their new home, residents can enjoy easy access to these two MRT stations, making their daily commute a breeze.
On July 31, Yeoh Oon Jin, former executive chairman of PwC Singapore, will step down as chairman of the SLA board. Yeoh has served on the board since August 2016.
During his tenure, Yeoh has been a strong advocate for the adaptive reuse of state properties for social and community purposes. He has led the rejuvenation of heritage buildings, such as the Former St Andrew’s Mission Hospital, into vibrant community and lifestyle clusters. Under his guidance, SLA was also elected co-chair of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management and launched the refreshed National Geospatial Masterplan to drive a geo-enabled Singapore.
Yeoh has also been instrumental in the development of the Digital Conveyancing Portal, which is transforming the manual, paper-based conveyancing process into a streamlined, fully digitalized system.
With their years of experience and expertise, both Loh and Yeoh have played integral roles in shaping the SLA and driving its initiatives forward. Their contributions have been invaluable in making Singapore a more dynamic and innovative city.