About ORA
Who We Are
Founded on 23 August 1923, the Old Rafflesians' Association (ORA) began with Song Ong Siang as its first President and Seah Seng Kang as the inaugural Secretary. Serving as a dynamic alumni network, ORA unites Rafflesians across generations, strengthening bonds and fostering a deep sense of community. Over the years, it has been instrumental in advancing Raffles Institution’s mission by organising events, providing mentorship opportunities, and supporting the school's growth. Through these efforts, ORA continues to uphold the Rafflesian spirit, preserving its values and traditions for future generations.
Mission & Vision
Mission: To strengthen the Rafflesian spirit through community, engagement, and philanthropy.
Vision: A thriving global network of Rafflesians making a meaningful impact.
President's Message
Dear Rafflesians,
Welcome to the revamped ORA website — a refreshed digital home for the Rafflesian family and community.
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I’m proud to share that this platform is more than just an information portal. It reflects our collective effort to build a vibrant and connected Rafflesian community — one where friendships are renewed, professional networks are expanded, and new ideas and collaborations can take root.
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ORA exists to be the bridge that connects generations of Rafflesians from Raffles Institution, Raffles Girls’ School, and Raffles Junior College. Through this site, we hope to showcase the wide range of events and initiatives organised by ORA and our interest groups — from sports and social gatherings to cultural, community, and business networking activities.
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One of our greatest strengths lies in our interest groups, which have shown how shared passions and professional aspirations can bring Rafflesians together across different cohorts. These groups offer meaningful opportunities for connection, collaboration, and mentorship — whether you're a student just starting out, a young alumnus, or an experienced professional looking to give back.
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We also hope this website becomes your go-to place to stay connected — whether it's finding out what events are coming up, reconnecting with old friends, getting involved in community or school support efforts, exploring mentorship and networking opportunities, or simply giving back in the true Rafflesian spirit of paying it forward.
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Most importantly, we hope this platform helps us reach more Rafflesians — to not only participate in our activities, but also to step forward and contribute to the larger community in your own way.
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I encourage you to explore, get involved, and help us grow this network into something we can all be proud of.
Warm regards,
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Jeffrey Chua
President, ORA
ORA Council (2026 - 2028)
Meet the newly elected ORA Leadership Team—our dedicated council members who drive the initiatives and activities for the ORA community.
Jeffrey Chua
President
Jeffrey serves as President of the ORA Council, bringing over seven years of dedicated service to the board. A member of the RI Class of 78/80, he transitioned to his current roles following a distinguished corporate career with senior leadership positions at EM Services, Ascendas-Singbridge, CPG, and CapitaLand. Today, he contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at SUSS and serves on the boards of REN CI Hospital and *Scape (MCCY). Deeply committed to social equity, Jeffrey co-chairs the Tripartite Committee for the Cleaning and Security industries, overseeing the Progressive Wage Model for low-wage workers. He is a firm advocate for active collaboration between schools and the alumni community to foster meaningful exchanges within the Rafflesian family.
Ravin Periasamy
Vice-President
Ravin is currently a Legal Counsel at Equinix the largest colocation data center in the world.
He is a father of 3 young boys. He is still representing ORA in the Men's Hockey League with fellow Rafflesians aged 50 plus to those who are still in school today.
Victor Lai
Honorary Treasurer
Victor attended RJC from 1995 to 1996 where he graduated with his A ‘levels. Over the years, Victor has been active in ORA golf tournaments. Moving forward, he is committed to contributing towards building the Rafflesian community by serving in ORA as the Honorary Treasurer. Victor has extensive finance and corporate governance experience, having worked in these sectors for more than 20 years in various professional and management roles.
Hoo Chuan Yang
Honorary Secretary
Chuan Yang is an IT professional with more than 30 years of experience and a very active volunteer with Singspore Scouting. He is also the leader in charge of the Raffles Rover Scout Crew, an interest group under the ORA.
Debby Lim
Honorary Assistant
Debby Lim is a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, specialising in complex commercial litigation and restructuring. Guided by the Rafflesian ethos of service, she is committed to mentoring young Rafflesians and supporting gender empowerment initiatives.
Secretary
Shek Chee Seng
Honorary Assistant
Chee Seng was from the RI 78/80 cohort and a member of the National A Div hockey winning team. He is retired after a career in financial services for more than 30 years.
Treasurer
Carl Chan
Council Member
Carl Chan is an investment professional with over 20 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and fund management across sovereign wealth, insurance, and family office platforms in Singapore and China. He currently serves as Partner and CEO of a Singapore-based fund management company. He spent 16 years in Shanghai before returning to Singapore in 2021. During his time at Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College, he was active in Rugby and 01 Scouts, and served as Captain of the Rugby team in his final year at Junior College.
Cheong Yoke
Council Member
Yoke Keng has been a member of the council since 2015 and has been chairing the Golf Organising Comm from 2016 till present. In 2025, she chaired a tripartite committee and helped raised $366K for the Singapore Cancer Society. She was active at the Rafflesian schools in Air Rifle, Basketball, Athletics & was the RGS NCC CSM, rank of Warrant officer.
She also served in the Prefectorial Board of both schools.
RGS Class of 1979
RI Class of 1981
Keng
Dennis Chua
Council Member
Dennis Chua is Founder & CEO of Timah Partners, an evergreen holding company addressing Southeast Asia’s SME succession challenges. Timah acquires and operates high-quality B2B businesses, and develops SME leaders through its CEO Succession Programme. Dennis previously worked in investing at 3G Capital, Tiger Management, D.E. Shaw and Repertoire Partners, and in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. Dennis graduated top of his class from Harvard Business School (MBA) and Cornell University (BSc in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering), and also serves on the boards of the Harvard Club of Singapore and HBS Club of Singapore.
Melissa Ong
Council Member
Melissa is an alumna of RGS and RJC. During her time in the ORA Council, she helped establish the concept of alumni interest groups and set up ORA's digital presence.
As a founding member of the Raffles Winds, she is passionate about music, connecting people, and giving back to the community.
Melissa is currently a Director in Singapore's Ministry of Defence where she leads strategy to strengthen commitment to Singapore, societal cohesion and resilience.
Sean Say
Council Member
Sean, an RI (1989) and RJC (1991) alumnus, was active in leadership and co-curricular roles, including the Prefectorial Board and as Vice-Captain of the Sailing Team. An NUS Law graduate (1998), he currently practises at Keystone Law Corporation. He has served on the Inquiry Panel, the Compulsory Education Board, and in grassroots organisations, and was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2022. He believes in giving back to society and hopes to contribute actively through his alma mater.