Seng Hui Goi
Chairman at GSH CORPORATION LIMITED
Net worth: 251 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Seng Hui Goi first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Toledo (Ohio)
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 45 |
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a Chamber of Commerce based in Singapore, Singapore. and has subsidiaries in Singapore. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Zhao Cheng Zhou.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 43 |
Chinese Development Assistance Council
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| Private Company | 24 | |
| Public Company | Restaurants | 23 | |
| Public Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 19 | |
| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 16 | |
| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 16 | |
The Singapore Manufacturing Federation
 The Singapore Manufacturing Federation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) is an organization that provides support and resources to the manufacturing industry in Singapore. The SMF is based in Singapore, Singapore, and has subsidiaries in Singapore. The SMF offers various services such as capability and capacity development, internationalization, and industry groups. The Singaporean company also has subsidiaries such as the SMF Centre for Corporate Learning Pte Ltd and the Packaging Council of Packaging Partnership Programme.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 15 |
| Public Company | Real Estate Development | 15 | |
| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 14 | |
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 8 | |
Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council
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| Private Company | 7 | |
| Public Company | Containers/Packaging | 7 | |
Singapore-Zhejiang Economic & Trade Council
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| Non-Profit Organization | 6 | |
Singapore University of Technology & Design
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 6 |
Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd.
 Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd. manufactures and distributes frozen foods. Its brands include Spring Home, Happy Belly, and master chef. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 5 |
Rumah & Co. Pte Ltd.
 Rumah & Co. Pte Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Rumah & Co. Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company founded in 2021 that functions as a special purpose vehicle. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. and has subsidiaries in New Zealand, Singapore and Australia.
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| Private Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 5 |
Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club
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| Private Company | 4 | |
Sutera Harbour Resort Sdn. Bhd.
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| Asset-Backed | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 4 |
Invest Asia Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Mxim Holdings Pte Ltd.
 Mxim Holdings Pte Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mxim Holdings Pte Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. . The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
Plaza Ventures Pte Ltd.
 Plaza Ventures Pte Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Plaza Ventures Pte Ltd. engages in property development. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 3 |
Singapore-Tianjin Economic & Trade Council
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| Private Company | 3 | |
The Sutera Harbour Group Sdn. Bhd.
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| Subsidiary | 3 | |
Asia Impel Sdn. Bhd.
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| Subsidiary | 3 | |
Singapore Badminton Association
 Singapore Badminton Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Badminton Association operates as a sports association. The non-profit company is based in Singapore, Singapore.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Mainfield Holdings Ltd.
 Mainfield Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mainfield Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding company. The firm is headquartered in Ebene City, Mauritius.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
The Little Shop Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Sutera Harbour Travel Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
City View Ventures Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Eastworth Source Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Altheim International Ltd.
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| Private Company | 3 | |
Tee Yih Jia Group
 Tee Yih Jia Group Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Tee Yih Jia Group produces spring roll skins and a wide range of ready-to-eat asian convenience foods. It includes roti paratha, crepes, mini prawn rolls, glutinous rice balls and samosas. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Private Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 2 |
Singapore-Shandong Business Council
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Plaza Ventures Ltd.
 Plaza Ventures Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Virgin Money UK Plc, Plaza Ventures Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in Lanarkshire, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Investasia Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Advanced Prestiged Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Sutera Yacht Services Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Tianjin Junhe Industrial Co. Ltd.
 Tianjin Junhe Industrial Co. Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Henan Siji Hongda Trading Co. Ltd., Tianjin Junhe Industrial Co. Ltd. provides management services for industrial plants, warehousing, and infrastructure facilities. The private company is based in Shengtai, China.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Sian Chay Medical Institution
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Linyi Properties Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Rainbow Properties Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Twin Investment Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
TYJ Group Pte. Ltd.
 TYJ Group Pte. Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous TYJ Group Pte. Ltd. is an investment holding private company based in Singapore, Singapore.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous | 2 |
Fujian Guanhui Food Enterprise Co., Ltd.
 Fujian Guanhui Food Enterprise Co., Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Guanhui Food Enterprise Co. Ltd., Fujian Guanhui Food Enterprise Co., Ltd. engages in food processing business. The private company is based in Fuqing, China.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Major Diversified | 2 |
TYJ International Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Chinatown Food Corp. Pte Ltd.
 Chinatown Food Corp. Pte Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Chinatown Food Corp. Pte Ltd. is a private company based in Singapore, Singapore that specializes in manufacturing and retailing various food products such as rice balls, potato mash, pumpkin balls, and roti parata. These products are sold through online channels.
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| Private Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 2 |
Mewabumi Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd.
 Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd. engages in the wholesale of health supplements. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 2 |
Acelink Logistics Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Tianjin Junhe Investment Co. Ltd.
 Tianjin Junhe Investment Co. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Tianjin Junhe Investment Co. Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Tianjin, China.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 1 |
JHS Holding Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Fujian Mingwei Food Co. Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Vive La Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Ritz Properties Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Ulu Pandan Citizens' Consultative Committee
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| Private Company | 1 | |
NTUC Club
 NTUC Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services NTUC Club operates clubs. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore.
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| Private Company | Movies/Entertainment | 1 |
Guan Hui Food Enterprise Co., Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd.
 T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of various food products. The company was founded in January 2005 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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| Joint Venture | Food: Specialty/Candy | 1 |
Desaru Property Development Sdn. Bhd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Ragri Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Ryushobo (S) Pte Ltd.
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| Private Company | 1 | |
Kong Hwa School
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Seng Hui Goi via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Government of Singapore
 Government of Singapore SovereignGovernment Sovereign level government authority | Sovereign | Minister of Government Minister of Government Minister of Government Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LASSETERS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary | |
| PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LTD. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary | |
| YANLORD LAND GROUP LIMITED | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LIMITED | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Ascott Ltd.
 The Ascott Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance The Ascott Ltd. provides real estate development services. It offers property, hospitality and real estate financial services. The Group operates three brands; Ascott, Somerset and Citadines hotels. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INTRACO LIMITED | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| National University of Singapore | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| National Council of Social Service | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Singapore Labour Foundation | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Singapore Housing & Development Board | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CAPITALAND INTEGRATED COMMERCIAL TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of New South Wales | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Birmingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
PSA International Pte Ltd.
 PSA International Pte Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation PSA International Pte. Ltd. engages in the provision of port marine and logistics services. Its portfolio includes deepsea, rail and inland terminals, as well ass affiliated businesses in distriparks, warehouses, and marine services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative Ltd.
 NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative Ltd. operates an online e-commerce portal through FairPrice. It engages in online retail sales of groceries, which can shop for household needs from fresh produce to wines, and home care essentials to baby products. The firm has retailer serving shoppers daily, with a network of outlets, comprising FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest and FairPrice Xtra. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Food Retail | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
National Trades Union Congress
 National Trades Union Congress Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Trades Union Congress operates trade unions for workers in the industrial service and public sector. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Nanyang Technological University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
KPMG (Singapore)
 KPMG (Singapore) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG (Singapore) provides accounting services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. and has subsidiaries in Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Singapore Business Federation
 Singapore Business Federation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Singapore Business Federation is a business chamber community that engages in trade, investments, and industrial relations. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Ping Soon Kok has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CPA Australia Ltd.
 CPA Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Singapore Institute of Directors | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
 Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants provides accounting services. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Enterprise Singapore
 Enterprise Singapore Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enterprise Singapore is the enterprise development agency responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow. The firm specializes in industry development, entrepreneurship development, quality, standards, policy and programme development. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Building & Construction Authority
 Building & Construction Authority Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Building & Construction Authority provides environment services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. and has subsidiaries in Singapore. Wee Siong Wong has been the CEO of the Singaporean company since 2020. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Workforce Singapore | General Government | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Singapore Sichuan Trade & Investment Committee | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Singapore Chinese Orchestra Co. Ltd.
 Singapore Chinese Orchestra Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Singapore Chinese Orchestra Co. Ltd. is a professional Chinese orchestra with over 80 musicians. The SCO is the only professional Chinese orchestra in Singapore and is considered a flagship local arts group. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Singaporean company's board and committees oversee the operations of the orchestra. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Synapxe Pte Ltd.
 Synapxe Pte Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Integrated Health Information Systems Pte Ltd. (iHIS) is a healthtech agency that provides healthcare systems and mobile applications for Singapore's public healthcare. iHIS is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Singaporean company's mission is to innovate and revolutionize the healthcare landscape. The private company has a team of experienced professionals and students who work on projects and programs such as Health AI, Healthtech against COVID-19, and the SmartCMS program. iHIS has received several awards and accolades, including the Recognition of Excellence Award 2023 for ASAR project and the SCS Tech Leaders Awards 2023 for Digital Achievers - Team. The company also offers career development and learning programs for their employees. The company was founded in 2008, and the CEO is Siew Ying Ngiam. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Business China
 Business China Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business China provides business support services. The company is headquartered in Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Singapore-China Business Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Singapore-Guangdong Collaboration Council | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| Parliament of Singapore | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation
 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a Chamber of Commerce based in Singapore, Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd. | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Taste United Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre provides social services. The non-profit company is based in Singapore, Singapore. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EDC@SCCCI Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Motivage Sdn. Bhd.
 Motivage Sdn. Bhd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Motivage Sdn. Bhd. provides food processing activities and property holdings and investments. The company is headquartered in Malaysia. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Zhou Holdings Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Pansum Catering Technology Pte Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Malaysian Institute of Accountants
 Malaysian Institute of Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JB Cocoa Sdn. Bhd.
 JB Cocoa Sdn. Bhd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of JB Foods Ltd., JB Cocoa Sdn. The private company is based in Gelang Patah, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that produces, sells, and exports cocoa ingredients. The company was founded by How Keong Tey. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Ren Ci Hospital | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| Singapore | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Malaysia | 4 |
| Australia | 3 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Government | 5 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 1429 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 256 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 183 |
| Chairman | 181 |
| Corporate Secretary | 109 |
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| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Jaya J. B. Tan | 67 |
| Ming Yan Lim | 67 |
| Kok Ming Goi | 60 |
| Mui Hong Tan | 57 |
| Sitaram Chandra Das | 57 |
| San Tiong Ng | 57 |
| Guan Hui Ee | 54 |
| Hin Lee Ng | 50 |
| Keng Siang Koh | 45 |
| Seow Phun Chen | 41 |
| Ah Kiang Yeo | 40 |
| Kuei Lian Siau | 39 |
| Chiang Long Teo | 38 |
| Ping Yah Shee | 37 |
| Anthony Tan | 36 |
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