Melvin Koh

Director, Joint Operations Department

PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency

Melvin is currently the Director for Joint Operations in PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. He leads a team of almost 50 officers to ensure a safe, resilient and efficient water system, such that PUB fulfils her mission of “Supplying Good Water, Reclaiming Used Water, and Taming Storm Water”. His responsibilities also include making sure that PUB continues to deliver on her mission during peacetime, transition period, and national emergency.

Before his current posting, Melvin served in operational roles at the water treatment plant and water reclamation plant. He also carried out emergency response functions while he was responsible for maintenance of the potable water pipeline network. He has been involved in the planning of water reclamation plant infrastructure, NEWater marketing, research and technology work, and manpower planning.