Both MND and PMO's Population scretariats have been tasked with the social intergration of FTs. MND because it overseas housing and this is where precints and various demographics come into play. Serangoon Gardens was a major test and despite the previous 2 GE experience they failed. Time to re-jig the mould. PMO's secretariat is also responsible for looking after local talent and brining back ex-Singaporeans. The first head honcho was the previous ISD head, so it is no surprise that they are tapping the same pool. Its not all about "Intelligence" but because the nature of their job, they deal with senior policy makers and meet the PM on a routine basis. They are recognised for handling issues and getting outcomes. I am sure you know how all these works.
LWH has a wonderful mind and his ability to deal with people is first class. And the only scholar in living memory that can conduct an investigation. Came from a humble background in Bt Merah. He would be good with policy and despite his little adventures, they made him DS. He apparently asked for transfer to GLC. I heard that he is still being groomed and in the long run to take over as one of the captains of industry and hold a status similar Stephen Lee, Koh Boon Hwee etc. where the external business network skills come into play. Either that or Lido Palace gets to him.
LWH has a wonderful mind and his ability to deal with people is first class. And the only scholar in living memory that can conduct an investigation. Came from a humble background in Bt Merah. He would be good with policy and despite his little adventures, they made him DS. He apparently asked for transfer to GLC. I heard that he is still being groomed and in the long run to take over as one of the captains of industry and hold a status similar Stephen Lee, Koh Boon Hwee etc. where the external business network skills come into play. Either that or Lido Palace gets to him.
Hot tempered and maverick BC certainly was....he reportedly once scribbled his ORBAT in a few sheets of toilet paper...Re HSK, LY, AK and WHK they made the right decision to opt for the Admin Service...HSK ( before joining politics) and LY followed the career path of BL who left SPF as a DCP and later became PS(HA)....wonder why BL was transferred to MND? As for LWH he was actually slated to succeed KBH but those in the corridor of powers felt his socialising habits was a security risk and liability. He was DCID before NBG I think and Desmond Choo was his blue eyed boy during his tenure. Despite his relative investigative experience, DC was made head of SIS.
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