Our Team

Mr Ho Meng Kit

Chairman, MigrantWell Singapore

Mr Ho is the Chairman of MigrantWell Singapore since November 2021. MigrantWell Singapore is a charity established from SBF Foundation’s initiative with its founding donors, Estate of Khoo Teck Puat and Estate of Ng Teng Fong, Ministry of Manpower and St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital to improve the health and well-being of migrant workers in Singapore. Mr Ho retired as the Chief Executive Officer of SBF in end 2020 after leading SBF for 10 years. He served as SBF’s Senior Advisor in 2021. SBF is the Apex Business Chamber of Singapore with membership from more than 27,200 top companies.

Prior to joining SBF in 2011, Mr Ho held a variety of senior policy and executive positions in Singapore Government including four years as Principal Private Secretary to the late Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew; as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was also Chief Executive of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, Land Transport Authority and Managing Director of the Economic Development Board. Mr Ho currently serves on the Board of the NUS East Asian Institute and previously served on the Board of the SBF Foundation. Mr Ho is also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Dr Stanley Lai, LC

Vice Chairman, MigrantWell Singapore

Dr Stanley Lai, SC, heads the Intellectual Property Practice and is Co-Head of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection Practice. His expertise covers IP litigation, technology disputes, and commercial litigation. He specialises in biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors, advising on medical IP, regulatory matters, and cybersecurity. He’s recognized in Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and more.

Chambers Asia-Pacific notes his prowess in biomedical IP litigation, while The Legal 500 highlights his client-focused approach. World Trademark Review 1000 describes him as an “unstoppable force” in high-stakes cases, and IAM Patent 1000 regards him as a Singapore litigation pioneer.

Stanley chairs the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, receiving awards including the Public Service Medal. He is active on legal panels like the Singapore International Arbitration Centre IP Panel and contributes to IP and IT law publications.

With LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from the University of Leicester and University of Cambridge, he holds a Ph.D. in Law from Cambridge. He became Senior Counsel in 2010, and his honors include Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year and the Singapore Academy of Law Merit Award.

Ms Lily Low

Treasurer, MigrantWell Singapore

Ms Lily Low is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer renowned for her expertise in business strategy, finance, and transformation. With over 30 years of experience in Technology, Digital, Renewable, and Financial Services sectors, she has successfully navigated both global US-based and Chinese entrepreneurial company cultures. Notably, she has secured capital funding from global investors and financial institutions for privately owned and startup ventures. Ms Low’s active engagement with board members, credit agencies, investors, and analysts underscores her influence in the industry.

She serves as an independent Board member with Standard Chartered Bank Singapore since January 2020 and has held senior executive positions in renowned companies like Envision Energy, Envision Digital, and IBM. A global leader, she has driven profitable growth through strategic implementation, including her extensive work with Chinese companies. Ms Low’s academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Accountancy from the National University of Singapore. She is currently a member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee at the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Dr Lim Li Ann

Programmes Committee Chair, MigrantWell Singapore

Dr Lim Li Ann is a dedicated Consultant Pediatrician at Olive Tree Baby and Kids Clinic in Forum Shopping Mall. Graduating from the National University of Singapore in Medicine, she pursued specialised training in Pediatrics at National University Hospital, achieving a Master of Medicine (Pediatrics) and subspecialising in endocrinology. She initiated the Paediatric Diabetes Education service at NUH. Furthering her training at St. Bartholomew’s hospital in London, she holds memberships in the Academy of Medicine and Singapore Paediatric Society.

Dr Lim actively engages in volunteer work, notably at her Alma Mater, Methodist Girls’ School (MGS), where she participated in Parentslink, co-founded “Worship Mums,” and taught the “Character First” Ethics program. She also contributed to MGS’s Career Guidance Program. She volunteered in the Church of St. Ignatius family choir, Hospitality Ministry, Religious Education, and engaged in Medical Missions to Myanmar. Her commitment extends to St. Andrew’s Migrant Workers Medical Centre.

Mr Michael Cheah

Board Director, MigrantWell Singapore

Michael Cheah is the CEO of The Helping Hand (THH), an organisation that supports ex-offenders in their rehabilitation and reintegration process. He is passionate about creating an environment in Singapore that offers opportunities for individuals to redeem themselves and contribute positively to society.

Michael previously served as the Executive Director of HealthServe Ltd from February 2018 to April 2023 before joining THH. HealthServe is a charity that aims to support the well-being of Migrant Workers in Singapore and plays a crucial role in caring for migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. Michael has been actively involved with HealthServe since 2010, initially as a volunteer and later as a staff member. His passion for serving the marginalised community goes beyond his professional responsibilities and extends to voluntary service. In addition to his work with THH and HealthServe, Michael is a Board member for KIN, a charity dedicated to serving Persons with disabilities.

Michael has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Portsmouth and a Master’s in Management and Organisational Leadership from the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Ms Hazlina Abdul Halim

Board Director, MigrantWell Singapore

Hazlina Abdul Halim brings with her more than 15 years of experience in journalism and public affairs. She has also held senior leadership roles – from newsrooms to the boardrooms. She is currently Senior Vice President at a global CEO advisory firm. Prior to that, Hazlina was CEO of Make-A-Wish Singapore, an international children’s charity that grants the wishes of children with critical illness. She was also the regional lead for eleven affiliates in APAC. 
 
Previously, Hazlina was the Public Affairs Advisor at U.S. Embassy Singapore and before that, Presenter/Editor with CNA, Mediacorp. As Assignments Editor, Hazlina ran point in coordinating CNA’s resources, for key events and breaking news. She presented Berita, Singapore’s national Malay news bulletin on TV for 15 years. Hazlina is also a seasoned social impact leader and in 2024, was conferred the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) by the President of the Republic of Singapore.  

Hazlina’s other appointments include being a member of parliament for East Coast GRC, Chairperson of Oaks Plus Limited an early childhood education centre partner operator, Director of Singapore Business Federation Foundation, council member of Singapore Kindness Movement as well as National Council Against Drug Abuse and is a member of Community Chest.    

She is married to an inspiring male ally. 
 

Ms Joan Moh

Board Director, MigrantWell Singapore

Joan took up the role of Deputy Secretary (Workplaces) in the Ministry of Manpower in September 2024.

Prior to joining the Ministry of Manpower, Joan was a Divisional Director in the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Group, overseeing planning as well as policy and programmes relating to SkillsFuture and academic research. Earlier, she also headed the Centre of Strategic Futures which is a foresight think tank within the government tasked with identifying emerging strategic challenges and opportunities. She started her career in the Ministry of Health in the area of infrastructure planning and industry development, and has had stints with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Development.

Joan graduated from Stanford University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.