Ministerial Emcee Singapore | High Level & National Level Events

Looking for a ministerial emcee in Singapore for your high level or national level event?

When your guest of honour is a President, Prime Minister, cabinet minister, or foreign dignitary, there is no room for error. The emcee you choose carries the credibility of your organisation and the dignity of your event. Every word, every transition, every moment on stage reflects on you.

Emcee Lester Leo is Singapore’s most experienced emcee for high level, ministerial, and national level events. With over 15 years of experience and more than 2,000 events hosted, Lester has stood on stage alongside Presidents of Singapore, Prime Ministers, Deputy Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, foreign heads of state, ambassadors, and senior dignitaries from across the globe.

His track record speaks for itself.

When protocol matters, when stakes are high, and when your event simply cannot go wrong, Lester is the emcee organisations in Singapore trust.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Lester also hosts virtual ministerial events and hybrid ministerial events. 

Feel free to browse through Emcee Lester Leo’s repertoire of important High Level and National Level event hosted, involving Presidential and Ministerial level (and above), as well as foreign leaders and dignitaries.

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A Proven Track Record at the Highest Level

Lester has hosted high level events graced by some of Singapore’s and the world’s most prominent figures. These include (selected):

Presidents of Singapore:

• President Tharman Shanmugaratnam – General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors, Community Chest Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up Ceremony, President’s Challenge, Family Justice Courts Building Official Opening
• President Halimah Yacob – President’s Award for the Environment @ Istana, Community Chest Bicentennial Event
• President Tony Tan Keng Yam – Fundraising Gala Dinner

Prime Ministers, Senior Ministers and Deputy Prime Ministers of Singapore (in their position at that juncture):

• Prime Minister Lawrence Wong – Launch of National Family Festival and Children’s Festival, PA CCMC 60th Anniversary
• Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong – National Family Week, National Citizenship Ceremony
• Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong – Citizenship Ceremony
• Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong – Tote Board Event, National Citizenship Ceremony
• Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean – ACM Symposium
• Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam – NEA Clean & Green Singapore Main Launch, MySkillsFuture MOU Signing, Launch of SkillsFuture
• Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean – Public Service Festival, NEA Clearn & Green Launch
• Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong – SGH Urology 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner
• Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong – ASEAN Conference Ministerial Dialogue

Singapore Cabinet Ministers (in their position at that juncture) at numerous events:

• Ministry of Finance – Lawrence Wong, Heng Swee Keat
• Ministry of Social and Family Development – Masagos Zulkifli, Tan Chuan Jin, Chan Chun Sing, Desmond Lee
• Ministry of Education – Chan Chun Sing, Heng Swee Keat, Ong Ye Kung
• Ministry of Trade & Industry – Gan Kim Yong, Lim Hng Kiang, S Iswaran
• Ministry of Transport – Khaw Boon Wan, Jeffrey Siow, Chee Hong Tat, S Iswaran, Ong Ye Kung
• Ministry of Health – Ong Ye Kung, Masagos Zulkifli
• Ministry of Home Affairs – K Shanmugam
• Minstry of Foreign Affairs – Vivian Balakrishnan, Maliki Osman
• Ministry of Law – Edwin Tong, K Shanmugam
• Ministry of Manpower – Tan Chuan Jin, Josephine Teo, Tan See Leng
• Ministry of Communications and Information – S Iswaran, Josephine Teo, Yaacob Ibrahim
• Ministry of Digital Development and Information – Josephine Teo
• Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment – Grace Fu, Masagos Zulkifli
• Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth – David Neo, Grace Fu, Edwin Tong
• Ministry of National Development – Lawrence Wong, Desmond Lee
• Ministry of Defence – Ng Eng Hen, Chan Chun Sing
• Prime Minister’s Office – Indranee Rajah, Maliki Osman
• Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs – Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal, Masagos Zulkifli, Yaacob Ibrahim
• Senior Ministers of State, Ministers of State, Senior Parliamentary Secretaries, and Parliamentary Secretaries

Foreign Heads of Government and Ministers:

• Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim – Semicon Southeast Asia Opening Ceremony, Kuala Lumpur
• Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Ahmad Zahid Hamidi – Semicon Southeast Asia Opening Ceremony, Penang
• Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Piotr Glinski and Secretary of State Mikolaj Wild – Lot Polish Airlines Gala Dinner
• Brunei Darussalam Minister of Development, Dato Seri Setia Awang Muhammad Juanda bin Abdul Rashid – World Cities Summit
• Philippines of Interior and Local Government Benjamin C Abalos Junior – World Cities Summit
• Türkiye Deputy Minister of Transport Enver Iskurt – Turkish Airlines Inaugural Flight to Singapore
• Philippines Secretary of Finance Carlos Dominguez III – Singapore Regional Business Forum
• Indonesia Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Cambodia Secretary of State, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Tun Lean – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Indonesia Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno – World Cities Summit
• Portugal Secretary of State for the Environment and Energy João Galamba – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Japan Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Tsuyoshi Hoshino – Singapore Japan Business Forum
• Malaysia Minister of International Trade and Industry Dato Sri Mustapa Mohamed and Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng – Semicon Official Opening, Penang
• Malaysia Minister of Investment Tengku Zafrul and Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong – Semicon Official Opening, Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysia Minister of Transport Anthony Loke – Firefly Inaugural Flight Welcome Ceremony
• Japan Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy Nagemine Makoto – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Australia Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, The Hon. Shane Rattenbury MLA – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi – Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable
• Myanmar Minister of Transport U Han Sein – Myanmar National Airlines Inaugural Flight to Singapore
• Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Dr Valiollah Seif and Ambassador Javad Ansari – Iran Investment Summit
• Wuxi Mayor Huang Qing – China Eastern Airlines Inaugural Flight to Singapore
• Sultan of Johor Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar – Kestrel Capital CNY Gala Dinner
• US Congressman Dennis Kucinich – Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Summit
• Ambassadors and High Commissioners from over 20 countries

Senior Judiciary:

• The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
• Justice Teh Hwee Hwee, Presiding Judge, Family Justice Courts

This is not a list of occasional appearances. These are recurring engagements across multiple government agencies, bilateral summits, and national-level ceremonies – making Lester one of the most trusted ministerial emcees in Singapore.

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President’s Award for the Environment @ Istana

VIP: President of the Republic of Singapore, Her Excellency Halimah Yacob

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30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP)

VIP: Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore

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Semicon Southeast Asia @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

VIPs:

1. YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia

2. YB Senator Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia

3. YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia

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Singapore – International Energy Agency Ministerial Roundtable

(part of Singapore International Energy Week)

VIP: 

1. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry

2. H.E. Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia

3. H.E. João Galamba, Secretary of State for the Environment and Energy, Portugal 

4. H.E. Tun Lean, Secretary of State, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Kingdom of Cambodia

5. H.E. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, Vietnam

6. H.E. Nagemine Makoto, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

7. H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General, ASEAN

8. The Hon. Shane Rattenbury MLA, Attorney-General; Minister for Consumer Affairs; Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction; Gaming, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

9. Dr Akhomdeth Vongsay, Director General, Department of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR 

10. Elizabeth Urbanas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Affairs, Department of Energy, United States

11. Kaveh Zahedi, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

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World Cities Summit

VIPs:

1. Mr Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia

2. Dato Seri Setia Awang Muhammad Juanda bin Abdul Rashid, Minister of Development, Brunei Darussalam

3. Secretary Benjamin C Abalos Junior, Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippines 

4. Mr Carlos Fernando Galán, Mayor of Bogotá

5. Ms Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne

6. Mr Chen Yujian, Vice Mayor of Shanghai

7. Mr Vincent Karremans, Vice Mayor, Rotterdam

8. Mr Jun Seung Lee, Vice Mayor, Busan

9. Mr Charles Lin, Deputy Mayor, Kaohsiung

10. Mr Koen Kennis, Deputy Mayor of Antwerp

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Singapore Japan Business Forum

VIPs:

1. Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Mr Tsuyoshi Hoshino

2. Minister for Trade & Industry Mr Lim Hng Kiang

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Singapore Regional Business Forum

VIP:

1. Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development

2. H.E Carlos Dominguez, Secretary of Finance (Minister for Finance), Republic of the Philippines

3. Country Ambassadors from China, Qatar, Portugal, Chile, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and over 20 countries

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Future Economy Conference

VIP:

1. Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry

2. Mr Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance

3. Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State for Education,

4. Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and for Trade and Industry

5. Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Health and for Manpower

6. Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development and for Trade and Industry

7. Mr Desmond Choo, Minister of State for Defence

8. Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower

9. Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth and for Sustainability and the Environment

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Launch of National Family Festival and Children’s Festival

VIP:

1. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development

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National Family Festival

VIP:

1. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development

3. Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital, Development and Information

4. Mr Pei Ming Goh, Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs

5. Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health

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Community Chest Orchard Road Christmas Light-up Ceremony

VIP:

1. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore

2. Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development

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ASEAN Conference Ministerial Dialogue

1. Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry

2. YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia

3. Prof Tirta Nugraha Mursitama, PhD, Deputy Minister for Investment Cooperation at Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry, Indonesia

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LOT Poland Gala Dinner

VIP from Poland:

1. Mr Piotr Glinski, Deputy Prime Minister of Poland

2. Mr Mikolaj Wild, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure

3. Mr Tadeusz Koscinski, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology

4. Mr Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Singapore

VIP from Singapore:

1. Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport

2. Mr Calvin Phua, Deputy Secretary (International), Ministry of Transport

3. Dr Loo Choon Yong, Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Poland

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Why High Level Events Require a Specialist Emcee

Ministerial and VVIP events operate differently from regular corporate events. There are protocols to observe, official titles and forms of address to get right, and a programme flow that must account for security arrangements, last-minute changes, and the gravitas the occasion demands.

An experienced ministerial emcee in Singapore understands all of this. Lester has hosted events graced by the President of Singapore, multiple Prime Ministers, and cabinet ministers from Singapore and overseas. He is well-versed in the formalities required at state, government, and national-level events, and equally capable of keeping the atmosphere warm and engaging without overstepping.

When you engage Lester as your emcee for a high level event, you are engaging someone who has done this hundreds of times, across every ministry and government agency in Singapore, as well as international summits and bilateral events involving foreign governments.

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National Family Week

VIP: 

1. Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister 

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development

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Semicon South-East Asia Opening Ceremony

VIP:

1. YAB Datuk Seri, Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia

2. YAB Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang

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Turkish Airlines Inaugural Flight to Singapore

VIP: Mr Enver Iskurt, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Türkiye

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National Citizenship Ceremony

VIP: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

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Fundraising Gala Dinner

VIP: President of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam

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Community Chest Orchard Road Christmas Light-up Ceremony

VIP:

1. Her Excellency Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs

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Singapore World Water Day

VIP:

1. Mr Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence

2. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister in charge of Trade Relations

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MHA Minister’s Appreciation Event

VIP:

1. Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Law

2. Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development

3. Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development

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Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Summit

VIP: Mr Dennis Kucinich, US Congressman (U.S. House of Representatives), Chairman of the Government Oversight SubCommittee on Domestic Policy & Two-time US Presidential Candidate

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Firefly Inaugural Flight Welcome Ceremony

VIP from Malaysia:

1. Mr Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport, Malaysia

VIP from Singapore:

1. Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Co-ordinating Minister for Infrastructure & Minister for Transport

2. Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State for Transport & Health

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Family Justice Courts Workplan

VIPs:

1. The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

2. Justice Teh Hwee Hwee, Presiding Judge, Family Justice Courts

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Community Chest Bicentennial Event

VIP: President of the Republic of Singapore, Her Excellency Mdm Halimah Yacob

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SGH Urology 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner

VIP: Mr Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance

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National Citizenship Ceremony

VIP: Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Mr Goh Chok Tong

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What to Expect When You Hire a Ministerial Emcee in Singapore

Engaging a professional emcee for a high level government or national event means more than hiring someone to read a script. Here is what Lester brings to every ministerial event he hosts:

• Protocol fluency: Lester understands the forms of address, order of precedence, and stage management expected at events involving heads of state, ministers, and foreign dignitaries.
• Composure under pressure: At high-stakes events, last-minute programme changes are common. Lester handles them with calm authority, keeping the audience engaged and the programme on track.
• Bilingual capability: Lester is a bilingual emcee in English and Mandarin, capable of hosting events with multilingual audiences, international delegations, and regional diplomatic gatherings.
• Thorough preparation: Every ministerial event is thoroughly prepared in advance. Lester briefs himself on the programme, the VIPs, the context, and the objectives, so nothing is left to chance on the day.
• Trusted by government agencies: Lester has been engaged repeatedly by Singapore ministries, statutory boards, government-linked organisations, and inter-government event committees across more than a decade.

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Community Chest Seeds of Sustainable Philanthropy

VIP:

1. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health

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Tote Board A Good Day Out Event

VIP: Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Mr Goh Chok Tong

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MySkillsFuture MOU Signing

VIP:

1. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Co-ordinating Minister for Economic & Social Policies

2. Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education & Skills)

3. Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mayor of South East District

4. Ms Low Yen Ling, Mayor of South West District

5. Mr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District

6. Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District

7. Mr Desmond Choo, Mayor of North East District

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NEA Clean & Green Singapore Main Launch

VIP:

1. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Co-ordinating Minister for Economic & Social Policies

2. Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance

3. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources

4. Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs & Minister-in-charge of Cyber Security

5. Mr Heng Chee How, Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office

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Partners for the Environment Forum (Launch of Forward Singapore Steward Pillar)

VIP:

1. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment

2. Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport

3. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and Transport

4. Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and Manpower

5. Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament

6. Mr Baey Yam Keng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment and Transport

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Skillsfuture Forum

VIP: Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Education

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My Digital Bootcamp

VIP: Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development

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Public Service Festival

VIP: Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Coordinating Minister for National Security

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Semicon Southeast Asia (Penang)

VIP: Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed

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MOH National Day Award Investiture

VIP:

1. Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health

2. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Second Minister for Health

3. Mr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State

4. Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary

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Semicon Southeast Asia (Penang)

VIP: Chief Minister of Penang, Malaysia Mr Lim Guan Eng

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Myanmar National Airlines’ Inaugural Flight to Singapore

VIPs:

1. Myanmar Minister of Transport U Han Sein

2. His Excellency U Htay Aung, Ambassador of Republic of the union of Myanmar to the Republic of Singapore

3. U Min Lwin, Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Authority Myanmar

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Asia Pacific Forum Against Drugs

VIP: Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information, Minister in charge of Smart Nation and Cyber Security and Second Minister for Home Affairs

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Singapore Cable Car 50th Anniversary and Launch of SkyOrb Cabins

VIP: Ms Grace Fu, Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations

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Hotel Human Capital Conference

VIP: Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry

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Launch of SkillsFuture

VIP: Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), Co-ordinating Minister for Economic & Social Policies

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China Eastern Airlines’ Inaugural Flight to Singapore

VIP: Executive Vice Mayor of Wuxi Municipal Government, Mr Huang Qin

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Singapore Business Federation Position Paper

VIPs:

1. Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat

2. CEO of Far East Organisation Mr Philip Ng

3. Group CEO of OCBC Mr Samuel Tsien

4. Executive Chairman of PwC Mr Yeoh Oon Jin

5. Director of Barclays Investment Bank

6. Managing Director of Macquarie Bank

7. Editor of Straits Times Mr Han Fook Kwang

8. Chairman of SBF Mr S S Teo

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HDB Topping Out Ceremony (Kampung Admiralty)

VIPs:

1. Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport

2. Mr Ong Ye Kung, Acting Minister for Education and Senior Minister of State for Defence

3. Mr Amrin Amin, Parliamentary Secretary of Home Affairs

4. Mr Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament

5. Mr James Koh, Chairman, HDB

6. Dr Cheong Koon Hean, CEO, HDB

7. Ms Jennie Chua, Chairman, Alexandra Health System

8. Mr Liak Teng Lit , Group CEO, Alexandra Health System

9. Mr Ronnie Tay, CEO, NEA

10. Ms Teoh Zsin Woon, Deputy Secretary (Development), MOH

11. Mr Chew Men Leong, CEO, LTA

12. Ms Koh Li-Na, Assistant CEO, ECDA

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Iran Investment Summit

VIPs:

1. Governor, Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Valiollah Seif

2. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Singapore, Mr Javad Ansari

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MPA 25th Anniversary and Tuas Port Phase 1 Completion

VIPs:

1. Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations

2. Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport

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Digital for Life Festival

VIP: Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information

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Volocopter-ITE Urban Mobility Showcase Opening Ceremony

VIP: Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry

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Smart Nation Breakfast for the Merdeka Generation

VIP: Mr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative

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DB Schenker Red Lion 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

VIP: Mr Chee Hong Tat, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance

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Types of High Level Events Lester Hosts in Singapore

Lester regularly hosts the following categories of high level and national level events in Singapore and across the region:

• National day ceremonies and national celebrations
• Ministerial launches, workplan seminars, and public service events
• National citizenship ceremonies
• Presidential and state-level galas and dinners
• Bilateral summits and diplomatic events involving foreign heads of government
• Government ministry appreciation nights and award investitures
• National-level environmental, sustainability, and public health campaigns
• United Nations events and international inter-governmental forums
• Ministerial roundtables and high-level policy dialogues
• Opening ceremonies graced by ministers and VVIP guests
• Virtual and hybrid ministerial events

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National Workplace Safety and Health Campaign 

VIPs:

1. Mr Chan Chun Sing, Secretary General NTUC, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office

2. Mr Sam Tan, Minister of State for Manpower

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Workforce Singapore (WSG) Food Services & Retail Day

VIP: Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Manpower and Foreign Affairs

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National Citizenship Ceremony

VIP: Minister for the Environment & Water Resources Mr Masagos Zulkifli

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National Integration Council Awards & Appreciation Dinner

VIP: Minister for Culture, Community & Youth and Chairman, National Integration Council, Ms Grace Fu

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INConversation

VIP: Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth

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SAF Day

VIP: Minister for Defence Mr Ng Eng Hen

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MCI Workplan Seminar

VIPs: 

1. Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information

2. Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State

3. Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State

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Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre Grand Opening

VIPs:

1. Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office

2. Mr Lee Yi Shyan,  Senior Minister of State for Trade & Industry and National Development

3. Dr Mohamad Maliki B-in Osman, Minister of State for National Development and Defence

4. Ms Jessica Tan, Grassroots Adviser to Changi-Simei GROs

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ChemEx (Chemical Industry Experience)

VIP: Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade & Industry (Trade)

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NEA Ecofriend Awards

VIP: Minister for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifli

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NTUC Health Nursing Home Official Opening

VIP: Mr Tan Chuan Jin, Speaker of Parliament

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SAF Day

VIP: Minister for Social & Family Development Mr Tan Chuan Jin 

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Singapore Environment Council Eco-Certifications Appreciation

VIP: Minister for Environment & Water Resources Mr Masagos Zulkifli

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Home Team Festival

VIP: Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs

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CSR & Social Innovators’ Forum

VIPs:

1. Minister for Culture, Community & Youth Ms Grace Fu

2. Her Excellency Ms Paula Parviainen, Ambassador of Finland to Singapore

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ERA Career Advancement Day

VIP: Minister for National Development Mr Lawrence Wong

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Ministry of Education SG50 Launch and Celebration

VIP: Minister for Education Mr Heng Swee Keat

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People’s Association INClusive Awards & Appreciation Night

VIP: Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Ms Grace Fu

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People’s Association INClusive Awards & Appreciation Night

VIP: Minister for Communications and Information Mr Yaacob Ibrahim

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HDB Cool Ideas for Better HDB Living Launch

VIP: Minister for National Development Mr Lawrence Wong

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Huttons Convention

VIP: Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Chan Chun Sing

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Launch of P-max

VIP: Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan Jin

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Singapore Chemical Industry Council Industry Awards Night

VIP: Ms Grace Fu, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for the Environment and Water Resources and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs

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Launch of ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre

VIP: Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Trade & Industry Mr S Iswaran

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Unveiling Ceremony of Smart Nation Showcase

VIP: Minister for Communications and Information Mr Yaacob Ibrahim

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National Environment Agency North West Clean & Green Carnival

VIPs:

1. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan

2. Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills), Senior Minister of State (Defence) Mr Ong Ye Kung

3. Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs) Mr Amrin Amin

4. Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor North West District

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Launch of Lifelong Learning Festival

VIP: Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Second Minister for Defence, Mr Ong Ye Kung

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United Nations Sixth Global Environment Outlook

VIP: Minister for Environment and Water Resources Mr Masagos Zulkifli

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National Environment Agency Central Clean & Green Carnival

VIP:

1. Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Chan Chun Sing

2. Mayor of Central Singapore District, Ms Denise Phua

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Singapore Chemical Industry Council Industry Awards Night

VIP: Acting Minister for Manpower Mr Tan Chuan Jin

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SPRING Singapore Standards eXchange on Resource Efficiency

VIP: Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs, Second Minister for Trade & Industry, Mr S Iswaran

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Passion Fiesta

VIP: Minister for Defence Mr Ng Eng Hen

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IMDA Awards Ceremony

VIP: Mr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information

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Franchising and Licensing Asia Launch Ceremony

VIP: Mr Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Trade and Industry

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SCIC 10th Anniversary Celebrations

VIP: Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development

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Institute of Mental Health Nurses Day

VIP: Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Health

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Hospitality Alliance Singapore – Discover yourself in Hospitality

VIP: Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of National Development

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Singapore Maritime Week Opening Reception

VIP: Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health

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Naturally New Zealand Launch

VIP: Her Excellency Mrs Bernadette Cavanagh, New Zealand High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore

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Launch of book and video, Infectious Diseases and Singapore: Past, Present and Future

VIP: Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of Health

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Responsible Care Awards Presentation

VIP: Mr Sam Tan, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office & Ministry of Manpower

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Launch of HDB Greenprint

VIP: Mr Lam Pin Min, Minister of State for Health

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AirBridge Cargo Airlines Inaugural Flight into Singapore Celebration

VIP: His Excellency Mr Andrey Tatarinov, Russian Ambassador to Singapore

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University of Newcastle (UON) Singapore 10th Anniversary Awards & Gala Dinner

VIPs:

1. His Excellency Mr Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore

2. His Excellency Mr Nasrullah Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Singapore

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SATS Charity Run

VIP: Temasek CEO, Ms Ho Ching

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a ministerial emcee and what do they do?

A ministerial emcee is a professional host specifically experienced in managing events where the guest of honour is a government minister, head of state, or foreign dignitary. Their role goes beyond standard event hosting. They must observe diplomatic protocol, handle VIP introductions correctly, manage a tightly controlled programme flow, and represent the professionalism of the organising institution. Lester Leo has hosted hundreds of such events in Singapore.

How do I find a reliable emcee for a ministerial or government event in Singapore?

Look for an emcee with a verified track record specifically at government and ministerial-level events, not just general corporate events. Lester Leo is one of Singapore’s most experienced emcees at this level, having hosted events for Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Cabinet Ministers across virtually every Singapore ministry. His repeat engagement by government agencies is a strong indicator of the trust he has earned.

What makes an emcee suitable for high level national events in Singapore?

Suitability comes down to protocol knowledge, composure, experience, and trust. A ministerial event emcee must know how to address officials correctly, manage last-minute changes without flustering, and deliver a polished programme in front of Singapore’s most senior leaders. Lester has these qualities and has demonstrated them consistently across 15+ years of high level event hosting.

Can Lester Leo host events with foreign dignitaries and overseas ministers?

Yes. Lester has hosted bilateral events involving foreign ministers, ambassadors, heads of state, and senior government officials from countries including Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Poland, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Portugal, Australia, Turkey, Iran, China, and more. He was also in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosting Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim. He is experienced in managing the additional considerations that come with international diplomatic gatherings.

Has Lester Leo emceed events for the President of Singapore?

Yes. Lester has hosted multiple events graced by the President of Singapore, including the President’s Award for the Environment at the Istana, Opening Ceremony of the General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors, the Community Chest Bicentennial Event, and the Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up Ceremony, attended by both President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and former Presidents Halimah Yacob and Tony Tan.

Has Lester Leo emceed events for the Prime Minister of Singapore?

Yes. Lester has numerous events graced by the Prime Minister of Singapore, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, including the CCMC 60th Anniversary, National Citizenship Ceremony, Launch of National Family Festival and Childrens’ Festival. 

Which Singapore government ministries and agencies has Lester hosted events for?

Lester has hosted events for or involving virtually every Singapore ministry, including the Ministry of Finance, Education, Transport, Health, Home Affairs, Manpower, Trade and Industry, Communications and Information, Sustainability and the Environment, Culture Community and Youth, National Development, Defence, and the Prime Minister’s Office. He has also hosted for statutory boards including NEA, HDB, MPA, PUB, IMDA, LTA, and more.

What is the difference between a VVIP emcee and a regular corporate emcee in Singapore?

A VVIP or ministerial emcee operates under significantly stricter constraints. The programme is fixed, protocol is mandatory, and there is no margin for improvisation that might embarrass the organiser or the guest of honour. A regular corporate emcee may rely on humour and spontaneity; a ministerial emcee must be polished, precise, and authoritative. Lester is experienced in both, and knows exactly which mode the occasion calls for.

Can Lester emcee United Nations or international inter-governmental events?

Yes. Lester has hosted multiple United Nations events in Singapore, including the United Nations Sixth Global Environment Outlook, the Singapore–IEA Ministerial Roundtable involving ministers from seven countries, and international conferences involving UN agencies such as UNESCAP. He is well-versed in the formality and multi-country coordination these events require.

How far in advance should I book a ministerial emcee in Singapore?

For high level and national level events, it is strongly recommended to book at least three to six months in advance. Ministerial and VVIP events require thorough preparation and briefing, and peak periods in Singapore’s events calendar fill up quickly. Contact Lester as early as possible to confirm his availability.

Does Lester Leo host virtual and hybrid ministerial events?

Yes. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Lester has hosted virtual and hybrid high level events, including ministerial forums, government webinars, and hybrid ministerial ceremonies. He brings the same standard of professionalism to online platforms as he does to physical events.

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Engage Singapore’s Most Trusted Ministerial Emcee

If your event demands the highest standard of professionalism, protocol, and stage presence – contact Emcee Lester Leo today.

To engage Lester as the emcee for your high level or national level events, inform your preferred events company, or you can contact him below.

Phone: (65) 8163 2525

Email: lester@emceelester.com

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