Richard Lim Cherng Yih PJG PPA(E) PBS is a Singaporean civil servant and former rear-admiral who served as Chief of Navy from 1996 to 1999.[1][2][3]
Richard Lim Cherng Yih | |
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| Native name | 林承毅 |
| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Allegiance |  Singapore |
| Service |  Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Years of service | 1976–1999 |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Navy Chief of Staff (Naval Staff) Commander, Missile Gun Squadron Head, Naval Operations Department |
| Awards | See awards and decorations |
| Alma mater | London Business School (MS) University of Southampton (BS) |
Education
editIn 1972, Lim was awarded the Colombo Plan scholarship, and in 1976, he graduated from the University of Southampton with a Bachelor of Science in nautical studies.[1]
After leaving the navy, Lim attended London Business School in September 1999, and graduated with a Master of Science in management.[2]
Military career
editIn 1976, Lim enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces, and served as a naval officer in the Republic of Singapore Navy.[1] During his career in the military, Lim has held the appointments of Head, Naval Operations Department; Commander, Missile Gun Squadron; Chief of Staff (Naval Staff).[1][4]
Lim was promoted from the rank of colonel to rear-admiral on 1 July 1994.[4] In 1995, Lim was also appointed as a board member to the Economic Development Board.[5][6]
Lim succeeded Kwek Siew Jin as the Chief of Navy on 1 July 1996 and stepped down on 30 June 1999.[1][7] He was succeeded by Lui Tuck Yew.[2]
Post-military career
editAfter leaving the navy, Lim was appointed as deputy secretary of technology in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). On 1 December 2002, Lim succeeded Su Guaning as the chief executive of the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).[8] During his tenure, Lim led DSTA in delivering systems to MINDEF, and supported Singapore during SARS outbreak, before stepping down on 31 December 2007[9]
From 2016 to 2021, Lim served on the advisory board of the engineering systems and design degree programme at Singapore University of Technology and Design.[10]
Currently, Lim serves as the chairman of the Energy Market Authority and Synapxe.[11][12] Lim is also an adjunct professor in industrial systems engineering and management at Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore.[10][13]
Awards and decorations
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Meritorious Service Medal, in 2024.[3][14][15]
Public Administration Medal (Military) (Gold), in 1997.[8]
Long Service Medal, in 2002.[16]
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal
Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Navy chief to quit post to join SMRT as managing director". The Straits Times. 9 March 1996. p. 3. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Navy's No 2 to be new RSN chief". The Straits Times. 2 April 1999. p. 4. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b 尹, 云芳; 张, 俊; 陈, 可扬 (12 August 2024). "功绩奖章三得主 环境医疗科技等领域为国奉献心力". Lianhe Zaobao (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Defence chief Ng Jui Ping promoted to 3-star general". The Straits Times. 29 June 1994. p. 3. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Six new members on EDB board from Feb 1". The Business Times. 28 January 1995. p. 2. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Philip Yeo reappointed EDB chairman". The Straits Times. 28 January 1995. p. 39. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "New SMRT boss". The New Paper. 7 March 1996. p. 4. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Change of Chief Executive of DSTA" (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. 10 September 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Minister for Manpower and 2nd Minister for Defence visits Bahrain and Attends the Manama Dialogue" (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. 13 December 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Richard Lim". Singapore University of Technology and Design. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Board Members | EMA". Energy Market Authority. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Leadership Team at Synapxe". Synapxe. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Nanyang Bulletin 2009/10". Nanyang Technological University. 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office (Singapore). 22 November 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Goh, Yan Han (9 August 2024). "6,774 individuals to receive National Day honours". The Straits Times. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office (Singapore). 22 November 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2024.