Ahmad Mattar

Ahmad Mattar's career is marked by his long service in Singapore's government, particularly his 16 years as the inaugural Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs. He played a key role in formulating the Administration of Muslim Law Act, a foundational piece of legislation. His academic background and dedication to public service earned him recognition from his alma mater, the National University of Singapore, which honored him with a Distinguished Science Alumni Award in 2004.