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Matthew Yap Dr

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Dr Matthew Yap Choon Pian, 葉俊斌 (born 1973) is a book author, and an Aviation Security and Maritime Security consultant based in Singapore. Matthew provides frequent commentary on maritime security[1] on Lianhe Zaobao, a mainstream press in Singapore, border security[2] and COVID-19[3] on the New Straits Times, a mainstream press in Malaysia, and featured in CEOInsightasia[4].

Matthew Yap Dr
File:2018 matthew yap pp.jpg
Personal details
Nationality Singapore
Spouse(s)Veronica Ng Lay Wah
Children3
EducationDoctorate, Central Queensland University, PhD, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, MBA, University of Nottingham,B.Eng.Hons, Nanyang Technological University, LL.B.Hons, University of London
Alma materCatholic High School, National Junior College
ProfessionICAO Aviation Security and Aerodrome Safety,

IMO Maritime Security and Shipboard Training National Security and Law Enforcement

IFM Integrated Facility Management
Military service
Allegiance Singapore
Branch/serviceSingapore Army
Years of service1992–present
Rank

Senior Lieutenant Colonel

SPF-SO-SUPT

Superintendent
UnitArmy Reserves

Police Constabulary Service

Personal Life

Matthew is born and raised in Singapore. In 2008, Matthew founded Ashtree International (ASHTREE), and in 2016, joined Advancer Global[5] (Advancer) as its wholly owned subsidiary[6]. Amongst the notable national projects awarded to ASHTREE included, Changi East Development Package-1[7], awarded to Samsung Koh Brothers Joint Venture (SSKBJV), for the construction of Changi Airport Runway 3, Changi East Package-2[8], awarded to Hock Lian Seng Sembcorp Design Corporation Joint Venture (HLSSDCJV), for the refurbishment of Changi Airport Runway 2, and Changi East Development Package-3, awarded to China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), for the construction of the cross-runway taxiway and the Airport Road Connector (ARC). In June 2020, the company successfully mobilised 100 security officers within 10 days for a national community care facility at Big Box for COVID-19 patients[9]. Matthew specialises in International Ship and Port Facility, and was employed as an IMO consultant [10] at Vanuatu, South Pacific in 2019. Matthew also shares counter terrorism insights at the IACSP security symposiums[11] and CYDEF Cybersecurity Conferences[12].

National Awards (COVID-19) Investiture, June 2023
Head VSC Recruitment and Head VSC Police Operations Command Centre, Jan 2023

Education

Matthew started his primary and secondary education in Catholic High School. After completing his pre-university in National Junior College, Matthew completed national service before pursuing his engineering bachelor’s at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 1994 under the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Local Training Award and completed his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with Nottingham University, United Kingdom in 2000 under the SAF Postgraduate Award. Matthew completed his Doctorate with Central Queensland University, Australia in 2005 and is currently pursuing a second Doctorate with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 2021. Matthew also completed his Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B) with University of London, United Kingdom in 2019. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) qualified Matthew as Competent Person (Security) in 2023. The Institute of Engineering Singapore conferred the award of Chartered Engineer (Aerospace Engineering) in 2020. Matthew completed the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Airport Safety Professional (ASP), Singapore, in 2021 and Airport International Professional[13] Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP), Montreal, Canada, in 2019.

Boarding Officer Training, Shanghai, Dec 2019
Operation Iraqi Freedom, USCENTCOM, Florida, United States, Dec 2003

Military Career

Matthew was commissioned as a Singapore Armed Forces Field Artillery Officer in 1993 and continued to serve in active military service until 2005. During Operations Iraqi Freedom, Matthew served a rotation at the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) as the Senior National Liaison Officer in 2003. Matthew continues to serve in the reserves as the Commander of an Army group, with the rank of Senior Lieutenant Colonel. Matthew attended the Singapore Armed Forces Command and Staff Course in Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College, Singapore in 2016. Matthew also served as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the President's office for two terms from 2002 - 2009 with late President S.R. Nathan.

Police Service

Matthew was first employed after military service with the Airport Auxiliary Police Force, where he served as Deputy Commander until 2007. Matthew attended the Singapore Police Force Command and Staff Course in Home Team Academy and Perth, Australia in 2006. Matthew enrolled to be a special constabulary police officer in 2005, as the final intake of Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) at the Old Police Academy[14]. Matthew is currently the Head of a Volunteer Special Constabulary[15] police land division, holding the rank of Superintendent of Police. Matthew was the first VSC senior officer who successfully completed the certification in Police Coast Guard (PCG) Emergency Response Team (ERT) officer for boarding operations. Matthew also serves as the Board of Directors and International Area Director for the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance[16] (VLEOA). Matthew mentors police officers as adjunct professor for their research papers[17] and dissertations[18]. Matthew also facilitates training exchanges with maritime security organisations to combat piracy[19].

Academia

Matthew is an associate faculty with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), adjunct faculty with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)[20] and aviation and aerospace industry advisory board member with the Buckingshire New University. Matthew also serves as the Vice Chair of the School Advisory Committee of Yio Chu Kang Secondary School[21].

Publication

Matthew is a disciple of Sun Tzu's Art of War with renowned book author, Professor Khoo Kheng-Hor, and Shanghai Sun Tzu Institute Editor-in-Chief, Han Sheng Bao. Matthew's book, Sun Tzu Art of War, 30 Ways to Transform [22] was published in 2022, and Sun Bin Art of Warfare, Against all Odds in 2026.

Awards

For his service as a Army Group Commander, Matthew was awarded Pingat Penghargaan (Army Commendation) in 2025[23] and NSman of the Year in 2020. For COVID-19 pandemic contributions, Matthew received a Presidential commendation[24] under Advancer IFM and COVID-19 resilience medal[25] in 2023. For his service as a volunteer special constabulary officer, Matthew was awarded the National Day Award - Pingat Bakti Setia (Polis)[26] in 2019. Matthew was also awarded the 2018 Skillsfuture Fellowship Award[27] by Madam Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore for his lifelong learning achievement[28] in the aviation industry. After his USCENTCOM deployment, Matthew received a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Commendation Award in 2003 for his published essay, Winning the War, Losing the Peace: Antecedents, Contrast and Outcomes[29].

References

  1. ↑ 陈可扬, 文 / (2019-12-25). "新加坡海峡四天发生五起海上抢劫 三起涉及船员被殴打或禁锢". 早报 (in 中文). Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. ↑ David, Adrian (2020-05-30). "Move to tighten borders lauded | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  3. ↑ David, Adrian (2020-05-31). "Asean must work together to re-open economy post-Covid-19 | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  4. ↑ https://www.ceoinsightsasia.com/editors-choice/dr-matthew-yap-aipowered-workforce-solutions-for-integrated-facility-management-nwid-12639.html#google_vignette
  5. ↑ Advancer Global Limited had entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Dr Yap Choon Pian Matthew to acquire Ashtree International Pte Ltd "联合早报". stock.zaobao.com.sg. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  6. ↑ "Ashtree Int'l: the future is secure". investor-one.com. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  7. ↑ hermes (2015-10-23). "$1.1b contract awarded for 3-runway system at Changi". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  8. ↑ hermesauto (2016-08-15). "Changi awards $1.11b contract for three-runway operations". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  9. ↑ 梁伟康, 文 /; 李熙爱 (2020-08-17). "可容纳2900病患 裕廊商场Big Box变身社区护理设施". 早报 (in 中文). Retrieved 2020-09-13.
  10. ↑ "Regional Maritime Security Workshop held in Port Vila, Vanuatu". en.portnews.ru. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Matthew Yap , Ph.D". Fleming. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  12. ↑ www.cydef.asia https://www.cydef.asia/pastevents2019. Retrieved 2020-06-01. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ Yumpu.com. "AMPAP Graduation Yearbook 2020". yumpu.com. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
  14. ↑ hermes (2017-07-23). "Reliving memories of Old Police Academy". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  15. ↑ DSP (V) Matthew Yap explains why he is committed to volunteering as a VSC officer and giving back to Singapore.https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Police-Life/2023/04/V-is-for-Values
  16. ↑ "Our Leadership Team". vleoa. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  17. ↑ etds.ncl.edu.tw https://etds.ncl.edu.tw/cgi-bin/gs32/gsweb.cgi/login?o=dwebmge. Retrieved 2020-06-01. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ↑ "新加坡校园荣誉志愿特警制度及对我国的启示 - 论文 - 百度文库". wenku.baidu.com. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  19. ↑ "炽石战术2020年3月海上护航作业培训（Maritime Boarding Officer Training）开课啦！". WeChat Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  20. ↑ Matthew Yap, ERAU https://www.enrole.com/erau/jsp/instructorDetail.jsp?instructorId=AC0EC398
  21. ↑ https://www.yiochukangsec.moe.edu.sg/our-family/School-Advisory-Committee/
  22. ↑ Sun Tzu Art of War, 30 Ways to Transform https://www.suntzumasterclass.com/
  23. ↑ https://assets.egazette.gov.sg/2025/Government%20Gazette/Others/3413.pdf
  24. ↑ Matthew Yap, Chief Operating Officer https://advancer.sg/advancer-ifm/
  25. ↑ Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (2023-06-18). "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  26. ↑ Singapore, Prime Minister's Office (2020-12-01). "PMO | Recipients". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  27. ↑ "SkillsFuture - SkillsFuture Fellowships 2018 Biographies". www.skillsfuture.sg. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  28. ↑ https://learningatwork.ial.edu.sg/stories/details/ashtree-international
  29. ↑ "POINTER - CDF Essay Competition - 2003 Winners". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 2020-06-10.


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