Steven Chong to be Singapore's new Attorney-General
By S Ramesh | Posted: 31 May 2012 1758 hrs
SINGAPORE: Justice Steven Chong Horng Siong, who will be Singapore's new Attorney-General (AG) from 25 June, said he is now moving on to a new chapter in his career in law as the country's AG after spending more than 25 years in private practice before joining the Bench.
In a statement released on Thursday, Justice Chong said he found the time on the Bench to be both extremely fulfilling and meaningful.
He added that the office of the AG occupies a crucial role in the administration of justice in Singapore in addition to the immense responsibility as the government's chief legal adviser.
Justice Chong looks forward to working with the team of public service lawyers to meet whatever challenges lie ahead.
He added that the present Attorney-General, Mr Sundaresh Menon, has initiated numerous positive changes to the management and administration of the Attorney-General's Chambers and he is committed to continuing this trend to effect changes wherever necessary to further improve the quality and efficiency of our work.
The outgoing AG and new Judge of Appeal, Sundaresh Menon, added in a separate statement that serving as the Attorney-General and being entrusted with the considerable responsibilities have been the greatest privilege of his professional life.
The office of the Attorney-General provided a broad platform from which one had the opportunity to make a difference in the course of one's professional work.
As the Public Prosecutor, Mr Menon added that he has greatly benefitted from the support of the Bar which has whole-heartedly embraced the view that both sides are engaged in a collaborative venture to assist in the administration of criminal justice.
Mr Menon added that Justice Steven Chong is well-placed to take over the office of the Attorney-General.
- CNA/ck
By S Ramesh | Posted: 31 May 2012 1758 hrs
SINGAPORE: Justice Steven Chong Horng Siong, who will be Singapore's new Attorney-General (AG) from 25 June, said he is now moving on to a new chapter in his career in law as the country's AG after spending more than 25 years in private practice before joining the Bench.
In a statement released on Thursday, Justice Chong said he found the time on the Bench to be both extremely fulfilling and meaningful.
He added that the office of the AG occupies a crucial role in the administration of justice in Singapore in addition to the immense responsibility as the government's chief legal adviser.
Justice Chong looks forward to working with the team of public service lawyers to meet whatever challenges lie ahead.
He added that the present Attorney-General, Mr Sundaresh Menon, has initiated numerous positive changes to the management and administration of the Attorney-General's Chambers and he is committed to continuing this trend to effect changes wherever necessary to further improve the quality and efficiency of our work.
The outgoing AG and new Judge of Appeal, Sundaresh Menon, added in a separate statement that serving as the Attorney-General and being entrusted with the considerable responsibilities have been the greatest privilege of his professional life.
The office of the Attorney-General provided a broad platform from which one had the opportunity to make a difference in the course of one's professional work.
As the Public Prosecutor, Mr Menon added that he has greatly benefitted from the support of the Bar which has whole-heartedly embraced the view that both sides are engaged in a collaborative venture to assist in the administration of criminal justice.
Mr Menon added that Justice Steven Chong is well-placed to take over the office of the Attorney-General.
- CNA/ck
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