Dr Robert Yap (not MBBS and not PhD) in legal trouble

[GUDANGARAM]

Leadership​

Leading the frontline of Supply Chain​

Dr. Robert Yap
Executive Chairman, YCH Group
President of ASEAN Confederation of Employers
President of Singapore National Employers Federation
ASEAN Business Advisory Council, Singapore Chair
Malaysia-Singapore Business Council Singapore Chair

Dr. Robert Yap is the Executive Chairman of YCH Group, Singapore’s largest homegrown and Asia’s leading supply chain and logistics provider with operations across the Asia Pacific region. Robert is the Founder and Chairman of Y3 Technologies, a leading information technology and supply chain solutions provider. He founded Supply Chain Asia and is the Chairman of Supply Chain Angels, a corporate venture firm. He holds the positions of President of the Singapore National Employers Federation, President of the ASEAN Confederation of Employers, Singapore Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, and Singapore Co-Chair of the Malaysia-Singapore Business Council. Dr Yap participates in the National Wages Council, the National Jobs Council, the Future Economy Council, the Payments Council, the Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council (SJCC), and the Joint Implementation Committee. He is the Honorary Advisory Council of the Singapore Computer Society and was a member of the Singapore Payment Council.

Dr Yap founded the Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (SCALA), a programme partner of Workforce Singapore, in 2016, to upskill logistics practitioners and provide reskilling for mid-career workers looking to change their career aspirations.

He received the Singapore Public Service Star 2023 award as well as Public Service Medal in 2017 in recognition of his contributions. He was the "Businessman of the Year" by the Singapore Business Awards in 2016, the NUS Business School Eminent Business (Senior) Alumni Award in 2014, and the World Chinese Economic Forum Lifetime Achievement Award (Logistics) in 2013. He was the winner of the year for the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year of Singapore in 2007

 

[GUDANGARAM]

Robert holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), honoris causa, in Business Administration from Wisconsin International University. He graduated from the Harvard Business School Owner President Management (OPM 21) programme. He was conferred the Professor of Practice by Zhejiang International Business School. The City University of Hong Kong College of Business appointed Robert as an Honorary Adjunct Professor from 2009 to 2012.

 

[whistling]

SINGAPORE: Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) president Robert Yap has resigned after the union said it was informed of a "governance procedural lapse" during a routine internal review.

In a media statement, SNEF said on Tuesday (Jun 11) the council "promptly engaged an external consultant to conduct a thorough review of our internal processes".

The federation added that the independent review is ongoing and that it is not aware of any financial implications arising from the lapse.

"The council takes seriously the federation’s responsibility in upholding governance ideals expected by all our stakeholders and will be directly overseeing this independent review."

The statement did not specify the reasons behind Dr Yap's resignation, who has also stepped down as a council member. He had led SNEF for the past 10 years.

Dr Yap is the executive chairman of supply chain and logistics company YCH Group, and joined the SNEF council in June 2013 before becoming its president in September the following year.

He is also the president of the ASEAN Confederation of Employers, and the Singapore chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council and Malaysia-Singapore Business Council.

MOM TO DECIDE ON "NEXT COURSE OF ACTION" AFTER REVIEW​

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said it had been informed by SNEF of Dr Yap's resignation and that the union is conducting a review of its internal processes.

"While there is no indication of any financial implications arising from this lapse thus far, MOM has requested SNEF to provide us with an update on the outcome of their review and to share key documentation with MOM as soon as it is completed," it added.

MOM said it will decide on its next course of action after the review.

"There will be no change to the tripartite process. MOM will continue to work with SNEF as our tripartite partner to advance our economic and social goals for Singapore," the ministry added.

 

[whistling]

DIRTY DIRTY PAP PEOPLE

 

[red amoeba]

so what did that yap guy did? eat mangoes not belonging to him? simi sai is governance procedural lapse? some colorful lingo to disguise that someone from PAP was sleeping on their watch?

 

[GUDANGARAM]

Hearsay got police case and maybe charged soon

 

[Ralders]

DIRTY DIRTY PAP PEOPLE

What did he do? Hearsay nothing to do with $$$.

 

[whistling]

What did he do? Hearsay nothing to do with $$$.

either sex or staff abuse

 

[Ralders]

either sex or staff abuse

It true and confirm! Sex kills

 

[mojito]

I am all so Dr but it stands for driver.

 

[batman1]

Maybe he receoved free football tickets n airtickets n entertainment from vendors. 555

 

[k1976]

Hearsay got police case and maybe charged soon

Kopi Soh n Boss John can share insai view?

 

[CoffeeAhSoh]

Tiagong , Bob is seeking legal advice ...

 

[glockman]

what's the meaning of "governance procedural lapse"?

 

[whistling]

what's the meaning of "governance procedural lapse"?

like he hire tualiap nehneh chiobu but never follow interview process?

 

[congo9]

Kan ni na
They published a report, but I'm still in the dark what really happened.

 

[shiokalingam]

When a boss or leader of an association or similar organization resigns suddenly due to "governance procedural lapses," it generally means there were significant failures in the processes, rules, or systems that guide the management and operations of the organization. These lapses could include issues such as:

1. **Lack of Transparency**: Failure to provide clear and open communication about decisions and actions.
2. **Conflict of Interest**: Situations where personal interests might have improperly influenced decisions.
3. **Non-compliance with Regulations**: Not adhering to legal, ethical, or organizational standards.
4. **Inadequate Oversight**: Failure to monitor and evaluate activities effectively, leading to potential misconduct or inefficiency.
5. **Financial Mismanagement**: Mishandling of funds or lack of proper financial controls and reporting.

### Examples

1. **Nonprofit Organization**: Suppose a nonprofit's CEO resigns because the board discovered that several contracts were awarded to companies owned by the CEO's relatives without proper bidding processes. This situation would be a clear governance procedural lapse involving conflicts of interest and lack of transparency.

2. **Corporate Governance**: In a company, a CEO might step down after an internal audit reveals that significant financial transactions were not properly documented, leading to potential fraud or embezzlement. This reflects lapses in financial management and oversight.

3. **Academic Institution**: A university president might resign if it's revealed that there were irregularities in the admissions process, such as accepting donations in exchange for student admissions without following the proper procedures, highlighting ethical breaches and procedural misconduct.

4. **Government Agency**: A high-ranking official could resign if it's found that procurement processes were bypassed to favor certain suppliers, resulting in unfair practices and possible corruption.

In each of these cases, the resignation signifies a response to serious governance issues that could damage the integrity, reputation, and functionality of the organization if not addressed promptly.

 

[red amoeba]

Maybe linked to Iswaran case ?

 

[oliverlee]

what's the meaning of "governance procedural lapse"?

it means never go through proper channel. eg, received concert tickets didn't declare, also didn't share share.

 

[glockman]

When a boss or leader of an association or similar organization resigns suddenly due to "governance procedural lapses," it generally means there were significant failures in the processes, rules, or systems that guide the management and operations of the organization. These lapses could include issues such as:

1. **Lack of Transparency**: Failure to provide clear and open communication about decisions and actions.
2. **Conflict of Interest**: Situations where personal interests might have improperly influenced decisions.
3. **Non-compliance with Regulations**: Not adhering to legal, ethical, or organizational standards.
4. **Inadequate Oversight**: Failure to monitor and evaluate activities effectively, leading to potential misconduct or inefficiency.
5. **Financial Mismanagement**: Mishandling of funds or lack of proper financial controls and reporting.

### Examples

1. **Nonprofit Organization**: Suppose a nonprofit's CEO resigns because the board discovered that several contracts were awarded to companies owned by the CEO's relatives without proper bidding processes. This situation would be a clear governance procedural lapse involving conflicts of interest and lack of transparency.

2. **Corporate Governance**: In a company, a CEO might step down after an internal audit reveals that significant financial transactions were not properly documented, leading to potential fraud or embezzlement. This reflects lapses in financial management and oversight.

3. **Academic Institution**: A university president might resign if it's revealed that there were irregularities in the admissions process, such as accepting donations in exchange for student admissions without following the proper procedures, highlighting ethical breaches and procedural misconduct.

4. **Government Agency**: A high-ranking official could resign if it's found that procurement processes were bypassed to favor certain suppliers, resulting in unfair practices and possible corruption.

In each of these cases, the resignation signifies a response to serious governance issues that could damage the integrity, reputation, and functionality of the organization if not addressed promptly.

shit, that's a lot of loops to navigate. People like me wouldn't last a day with all that red tape hanging down my neck.