So this appeared in The Straits Times on 9 Jun 2026:
Lots of events have happened since I left the private transport organisation in Feb 2015; but Jonathan has been a constant. He served as an intern at Auto Svcs in 2010 helping with commercial fleet arm. The few months must have left a good lasting impression cos the next year after he grad, he applied for the role of Mgmt Trainee but did not get through. Jon subsequently applied directly to Auto Svcs supported by my strong referral, and of course he got the job, he contributed significantly during his intern and we were expanding at a tremendous pace and we needed motivated colleagues to chiong. A couple of years later, both of us made our maiden trips to London and Scotland where led by our DD V, we were the prestigious firsts from the organisation to touch and step onto the first double decker buses that $mrt would ever deploy. Quite an honour it was!!
I eventually left in 2015 but Jon continued in the org, always in Auto Svcs but which later reported to Buses as part of a corporate reorg. In such a demanding industry helmed by even more demanding mgmt, turnover was high. Many peers have gone on to greener pastures so I found it surprising that Jon perservered, and persevered for 10 years. With the departure of long time servant Mr See BH, by virtue of his position and natural promotion, Jon now seats as deputy head bus engineering and support and has been the poster boy of many ads for the organisation and for the industry. I am most happy for his achievements.
