Singapore appoints envoys to Maldives and Sri Lanka
Singapore has appointed former MP Sitoh Yih Pin and media veteran Patrick Daniel as non-resident high commissioners to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, respectively. The appointments aim to strengthen diplomatic ties with these nations.
Why it matters
These appointments reflect Singapore's ongoing strategy to maintain diplomatic influence in the region through experienced non-resident envoys.
Sitoh Yih Pin (second from left) and Patrick Daniel (right) receiving their letters of credence from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Listen SINGAPORE – Former MP Sitoh Yih Pin and media veteran Patrick Daniel have been appointed Non-Resident High Commissioners to the Maldives and Sri Lanka respectively, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on July 21.
Both men received their letters of credence from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on July 21, the MFA said.
Sitoh, 62, replaces Soo Kok Leng, who was appointed to the post in 2020.
Since diplomatic relations were established in February 1975, Singapore does not have a physical embassy in the Maldives. Instead, diplomatic relations are managed from Singapore.
A three-term MP for Potong Pasir SMC until 2025, Sitoh is a member of the Board of Management of the People’s Association since 2021, and non-executive director of China Taiping Insurance in Singapore.
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