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For over a century, the Medical Alumni Association has been led by dedicated volunteers from across the healthcare professions, and honoured by distinguished members of public life.

Chairman's Message

A Warm Welcome from the Chairman

Dear Members and Friends,

It is my privilege to welcome you to the Medical Alumni Association. For more than a hundred years, our Association has been a meeting point for generations of healthcare professionals - a place where friendships are forged, knowledge is shared, and our collective commitment to Singapore's healthcare community is renewed.

Whether you are a long-standing member, a recent graduate, or a student taking your first steps in healthcare, I invite you to make full use of our clubhouse, join our events, and play your part in the next chapter of our story.

Dr Lim Jia YangChairman, Executive Committee 2026/27

Members gathering for a talk and networking at the clubhouse
Members come together for talks, CME sessions and fellowship at the clubhouse.
Alumni members enjoying an outdoor activity together
From lectures to outings - life at the Alumni spans every kind of gathering.
Leadership

The Executive Committee 2026/27

Our Exco members volunteer their time and expertise to steward the Association and serve its members.

Dr Lim Jia Yang

Dr Lim Jia Yang

Chairman
Mr Raymond Goh

Mr Raymond Goh

Chairman Elect
Dr Tan Kian Meng

Dr Tan Kian Meng

Immediate Past Chairman
Dr Thean Tsin Piao

Dr Thean Tsin Piao

Honorary Secretary
Mr Ivan Chew

Mr Ivan Chew

Honorary Treasurer
Mr Ng Cheng Tiang

Mr Ng Cheng Tiang

Committee Member
Dr Bertrand Chew

Dr Bertrand Chew

Committee Member
Dr Shant Sin

Dr Shant Sin

Committee Member
Dr Leo Wen Zhe

Dr Leo Wen Zhe

Committee Member
Dr Kelvin Khng

Dr Kelvin Khng

Committee Member
Dr Alvin Tan Chin Kwong

Dr Alvin Tan Chin Kwong

Co-opted Member
C

Celeste

Co-opted Member
Dr Isaac Seow

Dr Isaac Seow

Co-opted Member
Honorary Members

Distinguished Friends of the Association

Since 1986 the Association has conferred Honorary Membership on thirty-two figures from public life and the healthcare professions across Singapore and Malaysia - among them a Prime Minister of each country.

2025Prof Kenneth MakDirector of Medical Services, Singapore
2019Mr Gan Kim YongMinister for Health, Singapore
2017Dato Dr P P ShahPresident of the Association, 1993
2016Dr Lo Hong Ling
2016Dr Cheng Wei Chen
2014Prof Arthur Lim Siew MingOphthalmologist; President of the Association on nine occasions. Conferred posthumously
2011Dato’ Seri Dr T Devaraj
2011Dr Chan Beng Keat
2010Mr Khaw Boon WanMinister for Health, Singapore
2009Dr Loke Kwok KheongPresident of the Association, 1998
2008Tan Sri Dr Cheah Cheng Kooi
2007Prof Shih Choon FongPresident, National University of Singapore
2007Dato Dr Lim Kee Jin
2006Emeritus Prof K ShanmugaratnamPathologist; founder of the Singapore Cancer Registry
2006Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr Haji Abdul Majid bin Ismail
2005Dr Lee Seng GeeChairman of the Lee Foundation
2004Senior Minister Goh Chok TongPrime Minister of Singapore, 1990–2004
2001Prof Lim PinVice-Chancellor, National University of Singapore
2001Prof Chao Tzee ChengForensic pathologist. Conferred posthumously
1998Dr Chen Ai Ju
1998Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Abu Bakar SuleimanDirector-General of Health, Malaysia
1995Dr Oon Chiew SengObstetrician; founder of Apex Harmony Lodge
1995Dato’ Seri Dr Ling Liong SikMinister of Transport, Malaysia
1995Y.B. Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Wong Soon KaiDeputy Chief Minister of Sarawak; graduated 1947 alongside Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah
1995Dr Kwa Soon BeePermanent Secretary (Health) and Director of Medical Services, Singapore
1986Dr Andrew G K ChewHead of the Singapore Civil Service
1986Dr Ho Guan Lim
1986Dr Yeoh Ghim SengSpeaker of Parliament, Singapore
1986Datuk Seri Datin Paduka Dr Siti Hasmah binte Haji Mohd AliAlumna; studied medicine alongside Tun Dr Mahathir
1986Dato Seri Dr Mahathir bin MohamadPrime Minister of Malaysia
1986Dr Lim Chong EuChief Minister of Penang
1986Tun Dr Haji Awang bin HassanYang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang, 1981–1989

Names and years follow the honour roll published in A Century of Healthcare Transformation (2023), updated with later conferments. If you spot an omission or an error, please tell the Secretariat - we would rather correct it.

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