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flag Christopher Tan to become Singapore’s new Presiding Judge in January 2026.

flag Justice Christopher Tan will become Presiding Judge of Singapore’s State Courts on January 1, 2026, succeeding Justice Vincent Hoong, who will step down December 31, 2025. flag Tan, appointed High Court Judge in August 2025, previously served as Registrar and Deputy Presiding Judge, with experience in criminal, defamation, and commercial cases. flag Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon praised both judges, highlighting Hoong’s leadership during the pandemic and efforts to modernize courts, while expressing confidence in Tan’s ability to advance accessible, innovative justice.

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