Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Yong Yik Chye, Melvin

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SBS TRANSIT LTD
Securities
SBS TRANSIT LTD - SG1F58858209 - S61
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Oct-2026 17:22:53
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr Yong Yik Chye, Melvin
Announcement Reference
SG261030OTHRCY2J
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Angeline Joyce Lee Siang Pohr
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Yong Yik Chye, Melvin as an Independent Non-Executive Director of SBS Transit Ltd (the "Company") with effect from 1 November 2026.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
01/11/2026
Name of person
Yong Yik Chye, Melvin
Age
54
Country of principal residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board approved the Nominating and Remuneration Committee's nomination of Mr Yong Yik Chye, Melvin as a member of the Board on the basis of his extensive leadership experience, particularly in labour relations and tripartism that would broaden the diversity of experience and perspectives on the Board and complement its existing mix of skills and competencies.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Professional qualifications
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Accountancy (Merit), Nanyang Technological University
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Present Appointments:
1. National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) -
(a) Director of Operations and Mobilisation Division (October 2026 to Present)
(b) Supervising Lead of the Built Environment Cluster (January 2026 to Present)
(c) Executive Secretary of the Built Environment and Urban Trades Employees' Union (BATU) (October 2024 to Present)
(d) Assistant Secretary-General (April 2018 to Present)
2. Singapore National Cooperative Federation (SNCF) - First Deputy Chairman (September 2026 to Present)
3. Housing and Development Board (HDB) - Board Director (October 2024 to Present)
4. Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDREC) - Board Director (April 2023 to Present)
5. Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) - President (June 2021 to Present)
6. Tanjong Pagar Town Council - Chairman (October 2015 to Present)

Past Appointments (within preceding 10 years):
1. National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) -
(a) Director of Care Division (February 2023 to September 2026)
(b) Supervising Lead of Land Connectivity Cluster (January 2016 to January 2026)
(c) Executive Secretary of National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) (February 2016 to December 2024)
(d) Director of U Associate (April 2019 to January 2023)
(e) Executive Secretary of United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) (February 2016 to March 2021)
(f) Supervising Lead of Electronics, Marine & Engineering Cluster (February 2016 to March 2021)
(g) Director of Industrial Relations Field (September 2015 to March 2018)
2. Land Transport Authority - Board Director (September 2017 to October 2025)
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
1. National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) -
(a) Director of Care Division (February 2023 to September 2026)
(b) Supervising Lead of Land Connectivity Cluster (January 2016 to January 2026)
(c) Executive Secretary of National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) (February 2016 to December 2024)
(d) Director of U Associate (April 2019 to January 2023)
2. Land Transport Authority - Board Director (September 2017 to October 2025)
Present
1. National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) -
(a) Director of Operations and Mobilisation Division (October 2026 to Present)
(b) Supervising Lead of the Built Environment Cluster (January 2026 to Present)
(c) Executive Secretary of the Built Environment and Urban Trades Employees' Union (BATU) (October 2024 to Present)
(d) Assistant Secretary-General (April 2018 to Present)
2. Singapore National Cooperative Federation (SNCF) - First Deputy Chairman (September 2026 to Present)
3. Housing and Development Board (HDB) - Board Director (October 2024 to Present)
4. Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDREC) - Board Director (April 2023 to Present)
5. Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) - President (June 2021 to Present)
6. Tanjong Pagar Town Council - Chairman (October 2015 to Present)
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of:-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere,
in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
Please see below.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable).
The Company will arrange for Mr Yong to attend the relevant modules under the Listed Entity Directors Programme organised by the Singapore Institute of Directors to fulfill the Mandatory Training requirements under the Listing Rules.