Hazlina Abdul Halim

The president of the Singapore Muslim Women's Association and CEO of Make-A-Wish Singapore brings lessons learned from journalism to a career in social service and non-profit

-  Adi Movlamov

A familiar face in the local media industry, Hazlina Abdul Halim grew up in the newsroom, as an intern in her teens before ascending the ranks as a radio DJ, broadcast journalist and editor. After stints in public affairs at the foreign mission and in education at a local polytechnic, she was appointed president of the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association (PPIS) in 2020—the youngest one to date. Two years later, she became the CEO of Make‑A‑Wish Singapore, a non‑profit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses.