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Matthew Wee succeeds Shie Yong Lee as Singapore’s next Prison Commissioner on April 1, 2026.
Matthew Wee Yik Keong, 51, will become Singapore’s next Commissioner of Prisons on April 1, 2026, succeeding Shie Yong Lee, who is transitioning to a leadership role in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Wee, a 27-year veteran of the Home Team, previously led rehabilitation initiatives and a review of community reintegration programs, contributing to Singapore’s low recidivism rates.
Shie, the first female chief in nearly five years, is credited with advancing prison technology, including inmate tablets and surveillance systems, and strengthening community partnerships to support reintegration.
The Singapore Prison Service remains a global leader in corrections, known for safety, innovation, and effective rehabilitation.
Matthew Wee sucede a Shie Yong Lee como el próximo Comisionado Penitenciario de Singapur el 1 de abril de 2026.