Ng Jui Ping facts for kids

Ng Jui Ping (born October 17, 1948 – died January 1, 2020) was a very important military leader from Singapore. He reached the high rank of Lieutenant-General. From 1992 to 1995, he was the Chief of Defence Force, which means he was the top leader of all the armed forces in Singapore.

Ng Jui Ping's Education

Ng Jui Ping was a smart student. He earned a special degree called a Master of Arts in history from Duke University in the United States. He also studied at Harvard Business School, where he learned about advanced management. This helped him become a great leader.

Military Career

Ng Jui Ping spent 30 years serving in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). This is Singapore's military. He held many important jobs during his career.

Key Leadership Roles

• He was an Assistant Chief of the General Staff (Personnel). This role involved managing the people in the military.
• He commanded the 3rd Division, which is a large group of soldiers.
• From 1990 to 1992, he was the Chief of Army. This made him the top leader of Singapore's army.
• His most important role was Chief of Defence Force. He held this position from 1992 to 1995. This meant he was in charge of all parts of Singapore's military, including the army, navy, and air force.

Ng Jui Ping retired from the SAF in 1995 after a long and successful career.

After the Military

After leaving the military, Ng Jui Ping became an entrepreneur. This means he started or helped run businesses.

Business Ventures

• He helped start a company called Pacific Andes Resources Development Ltd.
• He also worked with many other companies, giving advice or being on their boards. These included companies involved in investments and business consulting.
• He led his own consulting business called August Asia Consulting.
• He also led a learning institute called Nanyang Institute of Management.

Other Important Roles

Between 1995 and 2003, Ng Jui Ping held several other important positions:

• He was the deputy chairman of the Central Provident Fund Board, Singapore. This board helps people save money for their future.
• He was chairman of Chartered Industries of Singapore Pte Ltd.
• He also advised other companies like Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd.

Ng Jui Ping was also the vice-president of the Football Association of Singapore. This shows his interest in sports and community.

Death

Ng Jui Ping passed away on January 1, 2020, when he was 71 years old. He died from pancreatic cancer.

Awards

Ng Jui Ping received special awards for his excellent service:

• Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 1991.
• Meritorious Service Medal (Military) in 1995.