Ageing is a blessing, says chief of S’pore’s Silver Generation Office

09 Jun 2024

Mr Sng Hock Lin is chief of the Silver Generation Office (SGO). As the outreach arm of the Agency for Integrated Care, it is responsible for engaging seniors on government policies, active ageing programmes, befriending, care and support services. In 2015, he became commander of the Army Logistics Training Institute, which he revamped with modern adult learning techniques, a refreshed curriculum and the latest training technology. Notably, he forged partnerships with the ITE, polytechnics and SUSS to offer courses such as logistics, building a network to equip soldiers with future-ready skills. His dedication and innovative efforts earned him the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2019. Ageing is a blessing, says Mr Sng, who is a Member of the Advisory Committee of SP’s Media Arts & Design School. He also sits on the advisory boards of RP and SUSS..

[The Straits Times]