SINGAPORE: A new Commissioner of Prisons will be appointed on Sep 28, taking over the current role from Mr Desmond Chin, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced Monday (Jun 15).

Ms Shie Yong Lee, 48, is currently the Deputy Commissioner of Prisons. She will be appointed Commissioner of Prisons (Designate) on Jul 17 before becoming the first woman to be appointed Commissioner of Prisons in September.