- Deputy Attorney-General Goh Yihan joins CCCS board.
- Board change effective from 1 May 2025.
- CCCS board now has 13 members.
Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes a new board member, signalling continued efforts to strengthen consumer protection and market competition.
Announcement of Board Change
In a press release by MTI, the Ministry of Trade and Industry announced a significant board change at the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS).
The announcement, made on 30 April 2025, revealed that Deputy Attorney-General Goh Yihan will join the CCCS board.
Mr. Goh’s appointment is set to take effect on 1 May 2025.
This change comes as Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock steps down from his position on the CCCS board.
MTI expressed its appreciation for Mr. Ang’s contributions during his tenure.
New Board Member: Mr. Goh Yihan
Mr. Goh Yihan brings a wealth of experience to his new role on the CCCS board.
He is a Senior Counsel and was appointed as Deputy Attorney-General (DAG) on 1 January 2025 for a two-year term.
Prior to his DAG appointment, Mr. Goh served as a Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court from 1 July 2022.
He was later elevated to Judge of the Supreme Court on 1 October 2023.
- From 2014 to 2022: Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU)
- 2017 to 2022: Dean of the Yong Pung How School of Law
- 2019: Appointed Professor of Law at SMU
- 2008 to 2014: National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law
Before his academic career, Mr. Goh worked as a Justices’ Law Clerk and Assistant Registrar at the Supreme Court.
He was called to the Singapore Bar in 2011 and appointed Senior Counsel in January 2021.
Mr. Goh’s areas of expertise include finance, securities, and banking, as well as complex commercial cases, corporate insolvency, and intellectual property.
Beyond his DAG duties, Mr. Goh holds several other significant positions:
- Member of the Senate of the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)
- Board member of the SAL and the Singapore Institute of Legal Education
- Co-Chair of the SAL Legal Research and Publications Committee
- Co-Chair of the SAL Learning and Professional Development Committee
CCCS Board Members (as of 1 May 2025)
With Mr. Goh’s appointment, the CCCS board now comprises 13 members, bringing diverse expertise to the commission.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mr. Max Loh Khum Whai | Chairman, Chartered Accountant, Retired Managing Partner, ASEAN & Singapore, Ernst & Young |
| Mr. Alvin Koh | Chief Executive, Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore |
| Ms. Cindy Khoo Seow Chyng | Managing Director, Enterprise SG |
| Dr. Faizal Bin Yahya | Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore |
| Ms. Loo Siew Yee | Assistant Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore |
| Ms. Koh Puay Eng Agnes | Chief Risk Officer, Singapore Exchange Limited |
| Ms. Chandra Mallika | Group Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific & Middle East Africa (MEA); Chief Country Officer, Singapore; Sub-Regional Chief Executive Officer, Developed Asia Pacific, Deutsche Bank AG |
| Mr. Jaspal Singh s/o Gurbachan Singh | Non-Resident High Commissioner to Republic of Rwanda, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Associate Professor Walter Edgar Theseira | Associate Professor of Economics, School of Business, Singapore University of Social Sciences |
| Ms. Kam Su Cheun Aurill | Director, Legal Clinic LLC |
| Mr. Goh Yihan SC | Deputy Attorney-General, Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Ms. Jasmmine Wong | Vice-President, Mobility, Abdul Latif Jameel International DMCC |
| Mr. Liu Feng-Yuan | Chief Information and Digital Officer, RGE Pte Ltd |
The board’s composition reflects a balance of expertise from various sectors, including finance, academia, and public service.
This diverse mix of professionals ensures that the CCCS can effectively address complex issues related to competition and consumer protection in Singapore’s dynamic market.
Do you think the addition of Mr. Goh Yihan to the CCCS board will enhance the commission’s effectiveness in addressing competition and consumer issues in Singapore?
