About Pro-Enterprise Panel
The Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP) is a private-public panel chaired by Head, Civil Service. The PEP comprises business leaders and senior public officers who are passionate about fostering a stronger pro-enterprise environment in Singapore.
It discusses regulatory issues and provides objective perspectives and thought leadership about the Government’s pro-enterprise efforts, particularly those related to regulations.
Businesses may also wish to tap on three regulatory toolkits:
Jointly organised with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the PEP-SBF Awards recognise excellence in public-private collaboration for pro-enterprise regulatory environment.
Panel Members
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Members
Mr Chan Heng Kee
Chairman, PEP
Head, Civil Service
Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office
Mr Lee Chuan Teck
Deputy Chairman, PEP
Chairman,
Enterprise Singapore
Ms Philomena Aw
Deputy Secretary (Industry),
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Mr Abu Bakar Bin Mohd Nor
Chairman,
M Kapital Holdings Pte Ltd
Chairman,
WSH Council
Non-Resident Ambassador to Kuwait
Ms Annabel Lee
Director, Digital Policy (APJ) and ASEAN,
Amazon Web Services
Mr Arthur Chua
Chief Executive Officer,
Goldbell Corporation Pte Ltd
Ms Cindy Lim
Chief Executive Officer (Infrastructure),
Keppel Ltd
Mr John Cheng
Chief Executive Officer,
Innovate 360
Ms Karen Cheah
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Alterpacks Pte Ltd
Mr Kok Ping Soon
Chief Executive Officer,
Singapore Business Federation
Ms Laureen Goi
General Manager,
Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing
Mr Lee Ang Seng
Executive Chairman,
Beca Singapore
Ms Melissa Tan
Chief Executive Officer,
Wah & Hua Pte Ltd
Exco Member,
Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore
Dr Sanjay Chittarajan Kuttan
Founder,
Kai Gaia International Advisory Private Limited
Mr Tan Yoong Heng
Energy, Water & Resources Portfolio Leader,
Arup Singapore Pte Ltd -
PEP Chairman's message
Message from Mr Chan Heng Kee
Chairman, Pro-Enterprise Panel
Head, Civil Service
- The Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP) was set up in 2000 to seek and act on suggestions on how government regulations can be improved so that our businesses spend less time, effort, and money in complying with them.
- Regulations are needed to run the country. Making sure that they do not hinder businesses unnecessarily must be an on-going effort. To this end, public agencies proactively review and update their regulations. Their efforts can be boosted by ideas from businesses who are often best placed, at the receiving end, to tell us how regulations can be formulated and implemented better.
- Every suggestion is taken seriously, whether it is about regulations that have outlived their usefulness, cumbersome processes, or onerous requirements. The PEP ensures that all suggestions are evaluated with the business’ perspective.
- The PEP also encourages innovation, which is a key driver of economic growth. For example, the First Mover Framework gives a leg up to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas that require the use of public assets. If you have such a business idea, we urge you to write to us.
- Since 2000, the PEP has received more than 2,000 suggestions and accepted more than half of them. Besides facilitating the operations of businesses, the suggestions help public officers understand the needs of businesses better.
- I look forward to receiving more suggestions and ideas from businesses on how to make Singapore even more pro-enterprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to complete an assessment for support under First Mover Framework (FMF), and New Idea Scheme (NIS), and Green Economy Regulatory Initiative (GERI)?
Assessment periods vary depending on the complexity of your proposal. Some assessments may involve multiple agencies. The PEP Secretariat or relevant agency will respond within 15 working days with our preliminary assessment or let you know if we need more time.
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Will my proposal be kept confidential?
PEP respects the sensitivity of ideas and Intellectual Property. All information submitted to the PEP will be handled with the strictest confidentiality. Relevant public officers will abide by a code of non-disclosure until the official launch of your proposal or new idea.
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If I am a foreign business looking to expand my operations in Singapore or introduce a new concept in Singapore, can I consult the PEP on Singapore’s regulatory environment?
The PEP welcomes proposals from all businesses if you intend to do business in Singapore. We highly encourage you to do research of prevailing regulations that may be applicable to your product/service.
If you are unable to find any regulations related to your product/service or are unsure if your business needs to abide by select regulations, the PEP Secretariat will be happy to help you.
Pro-Enterprise Panel (PEP)