Appointment of 76 Justices of Peace

1. 76 Justices of the Peace (JPs) were appointed by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 18 September 2025. This year’s ceremony was held at the National Gallery Singapore and the Oath-Taking and Affirmation Ceremony was presided by Judge of the High Court, Justice Christopher Tan.

2. JPs are outstanding Singaporeans who have made significant contributions in their profession, the public service, social services and to the community. They are appointed by the President under section 11(1) of the State Courts Act. JPs may exercise powers and perform duties conferred under written law, most commonly as Visiting Justices to our prisons, Court volunteer mediators in the State Courts and marriage solemnisers appointed through the Registry of Marriages.

3. “With humility and deep gratitude, I am honoured to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. This appointment affirms my commitment to serve with integrity, respect and compassion – values that have guided my journey in social work and community engagement. I look forward to strengthening our social fabric, and uplifting lives across our society through my service as a JP. It is a privilege to stand alongside others in service, and I embrace this responsibility with purpose and hope," said Ms Theresa Sim May Ling, Assurance Partner at PwC Singapore and a newly appointed JP.

4. Sharing how being a JP has made an impact on his life, Mr Edwin Ignatious M, Deputy Director at the Singapore Food Agency and a re-appointed JP, said, “It has been deeply meaningful and a humbling privilege to serve the community in solemnising marriages and witnessing the joy of couples beginning a new chapter of their lives together. Beyond these personal moments, I see the JP’s role in carrying out other duties entrusted to JPs as one that strengthens trust in our community by being accessible, impartial, and committed to upholding fairness. It is truly an honour to contribute to the lives of those we serve through this public service.”

5. The 76 JPs are appointed for a term of five years from 1 September 2025. Of these, 56 JPs have been re-appointed and 20 JPs are newly appointed. The list of appointed JPs is at Annex A [PDF, 131 KB].

Annexes

1. Annex A - List of Reappointed and Newly Appointed Justices of the Peace [PDF, 131 KB]

2. Photos from Appointment of 76 Justices of Peace Ceremony [PDF, 1.2 MB]