Customs officers recognised for tech innovations, excellence

Over 200 officers receive Customs awards for their excellent work in 15 categories

- Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

He took the challenge and up-skilled himself in a data-driven world. The Singapore Customs supervisor then took what he learnt and led his team to analyse data from the Customs@SG web application and Customs declaration kiosks (CDKs) to identify possible tax evasion.

For sharing his knowledge with fellow officers and pushing for data-driven operations, Higher Superintendent Customs Thanabalan Iyyamalai was one of 11 Customs officers awarded the World Customs Organisation Certificate of Merit.

They were presented with the awards on Jan 24, in conjunction with International Customs Day, which falls on Jan 26 each year. Customs awards were also given to over 200 officers for their excellent work in 15 categories.

At the ceremony held at the Customs Operations Command in Bulim Drive, Mr Tan Hung Hooi, director-general of Singapore Customs, highlighted the pivotal role of Customs in nation-building.

He said Singapore Customs has not only supported the nation's economic stability since its inception, but has also helped the country cement its status as a trusted global trading hub.

And it has done this by embracing innovation and collaboration to stay ahead of challenges.

"From our early days of revenue collection to our current role in securing supply chains and enabling trade, Singapore Customs has continuously evolved to meet the needs of a dynamic global landscape," he said.