MUIS strengthens leadership with the appointment of the 20th Council

1. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) welcomes its 20th Council, which features 19 accomplished individuals who will guide MUIS in overseeing Singapore’s Muslim community's socio-religious needs.

2. Under Section 7 of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has appointed the Council members, which includes MUIS's President, Chief Executive, and the Mufti of Singapore. Other members were recommended by the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs as well as those recommended by the President of MUIS from nominations by various Muslim organisations.

3. MUIS's new Council blends experienced wisdom with fresh perspectives, drawing both senior and emerging leaders from across the education, public service, corporate, religious, and social sectors. It will see a diverse team of seven returning members and nine new appointees who will set the direction of MUIS's key initiatives and strategic thrusts in the next three years.

4. Commenting on the appointment, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, expressed confidence in the new Council's ability to guide MUIS forward.

“Today's rapidly changing environment requires both experienced leadership and innovative perspectives to steer our community forward and ensure that its socio-religious needs are well cared for. The 20th MUIS Council embodies this balance. Collectively, their diverse expertise reflects our continued commitment to shape impactful policies and deliver targeted programmes, in tandem with our community's evolving needs. I thank the outgoing 19th Council members for their contributions. I am confident that the new Council will bring in fresh insights that will benefit MUIS and the community, and I encourage MUIS to continue strengthening its partnership with the community and its key partners.”

5. Chief Executive of MUIS, Mr Kadir Maideen, welcomed the new Council's multi-disciplinary strengths while acknowledging the contributions of outgoing members.

"The new Council's diverse expertise will bring fresh perspectives to our deliberations. As we welcome them, we thank our outgoing Council members for their leadership and dedicated service. Their achievements have laid a strong foundation, which the incoming Council will build upon to develop innovative solutions for current and future challenges."

6. The 20th MUIS Council will begin serving their three-year term effective from 7 August 2025 to 6 August 2028. One new member of the Council, Ustazah Dr Siti Nur 'Alaniah Abdul Wahid, shares her thoughts on the appointment:

"Our blend of new and experienced Council members creates a strong team for our Muslim community. The generous guidance offered by longer-serving members, combined with fresh perspectives from new appointees, positions us well to build on impactful and sustainable programmes while finding innovative solutions. I appreciate their support as we begin this important work together."

Profiles of 20th MUIS Council members