The Air Hub Division oversees the planning and development of civil aviation policies in Singapore to strengthen Singapore’s status as a leading aviation hub. This includes advancing our open skies policy, growing a vibrant and productive aviation workforce, creating a more sustainable aviation sector, and investing in future capacity such as Terminal 5 and Changi East.
The Aviation Relations and Systems Division oversees the advancement of Singapore’s international aviation standing and development of strategies to ensure that the provision of safe, efficient and sustainable air navigation services meets Singapore’s strategic objectives. This includes strengthening bilateral, regional and international aviation cooperation and collaboration, and ensuring the future-readiness of our air navigation services capabilities.
The Public Transport Division oversees the development of public transport policies, encompassing rail, buses, point-to-point (taxis and private hire cars) and inclusive commutes. We strive to maintain a world-class public transport system that is affordable, reliable and well-connected – thereby serving as the choice mode of transport in Singapore.
The Private and Future Mobility Division oversees the development of private transport policies, encompassing vehicles (including electric vehicles), roads (including road pricing), as well as active mobility, and is also responsible for the development of strategies to prepare the MOT Family for future mobility challenges and opportunities, particularly in the areas of sustainability, research and development and inter-modal connectivity. The Division also coordinates strategic planning and transformation work across the MOT Family.
The Sea Transport Division oversees the development of policies and strategies to support Singapore’s development as a premier global hub port and leading international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests.
The International Relations and Security Division coordinates and aligns MOT family international relations engagement efforts with those of other government agencies, so as to develop holistic transport strategies and policies.
It also oversees the development of transport security policies and manages security and facilitation issues concerning the aviation, maritime and land transport sectors, as well as inter-modal security issues such as supply chain security that concerns transport, trade and facilitation.
The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) is the air, marine and rail accidents and incidents investigation authority in Singapore. Its mission is to promote transport safety through the conduct of independent investigations into air, marine and rail mishaps.
MOT Technology Office (MOTEC) strengthens the ability of officers to undertake technology master planning and adopt system engineering. The Division also drives digitalisation, ensuring the cybersecurity and data security governance and capability build-up across the ministry and its statutory boards.
The Corporate Development Division comprises five sections, namely Corporate Services, Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology Services and Organisation Development & Engagement. It enables MOT to fulfil its mission and supports the growth of the organisation through good governance, resource optimisation, capability and capacity building, strengthening employee engagement and delivery of quality corporate outcomes.
The Corporate Communications Division oversees the strategic communications functions of the Ministry. It works with the policy divisions and statutory boards to inform and educate the public on policies related to air, land and sea transport. The Division also serves as the interface with the public by managing the corporate website and public feedback.