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Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Home Affairs

Minister of State for Social and Family Development
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2000 Cohort)

Goh Pei Ming’s leadership journey began in his He eventually rose to the rank of Brigadier-General
youth as a member of the Dunman High School and the position of SAF Chief of Staff – Joint Staff.
Scout Group, where he attained the National Youth
Achievement Award (NYAA) Silver and Gold Awards. Despite his academic and professional achievements,
In 2000, President S.R. Nathan presented him with the Pei Ming has always remained grounded, people-
NYAA Gold Award in recognition of his outstanding focused, and service-driven. He was known for his
service and community leadership. That same year, care and concern for his soldiers, especially those
he also received the President’s Scout Award for his from less privileged backgrounds. Determined to
exceptional leadership in Scouting. These formative help them succeed, he provided tuition during his
experiences instilled in him a deep sense of purpose personal time and maintained close contact with them
and service, laying the foundation for a lifetime of throughout their National Service. His commitment
contribution to Singapore and the community. At to community service is equally noteworthy. Beyond
Victoria Junior College, he was honoured with the his 17 years as a grassroots volunteer, he served as
Wong Hung Khim Trophy for exemplary leadership. Chairman of the Kampong Chai Chee Community
Club Management Committee (CCMC) and Vice-
A recipient of the prestigious SAF Overseas Chairman of the Kampong Chai Chee Citizens’
Scholarship, Pei Ming graduated with a Bachelor Consultative Committee (CCC). He spearheaded
of Engineering (Civil Engineering) from Cornell initiatives that strengthened community bonds
University, later earning a Master of Science in and enhanced residents’ well-being. His empathetic
Management Science and Engineering from Stanford leadership, ability to inspire collective action, and
University and a Master of Arts in Defence Studies track record of delivering tangible outcomes reflect
from King’s College London. his deep commitment to grassroots service.

One highlight of his Singapore Armed Forces In line with his proven leadership and unwavering
(SAF) career was his NATO operations deployment track record to his community, Pei Ming stepped
in Afghanistan. He served as the lead planner, forward to serve in a larger capacity as a political
overseeing the deployment of more than 20,000 leader. On 23 April 2025, he was elected as the
soldiers, and brought pride to the SAF through his Member of Parliament for Marine Parade–Braddell
professionalism and leadership. Few have had the Heights GRC. Shortly after, on 21 May 2025, Prime
opportunity to represent Singapore in such a capacity, Minister Lawrence Wong appointed him Minister
and Pei Ming was commended for his contributions of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family
during the mission. Another key highlight was Development.
leading the National Day Parade (NDP) 2022 as its
Organising Chairman. As the first large-scale national Throughout his career, Pei Ming has exemplified the
event after the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade held values of integrity, service, and leadership—from
special significance. Pei Ming felt immense pride nurturing youth potential to safeguarding the nation
watching Singaporeans participate actively in the and strengthening the social fabric. His life’s work is
celebrations—a testament to the nation’s resilience an inspiring testament to the belief that authentic
through the pandemic and confidence in its future. leadership is measured by dedication to the people
and the nation.

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