Mr Low Peng Kit is a long-time grassroots leader with 45 years of extensive involvement in community work. He is recognised as one of Singapore’s pioneer mediators with over 27 years of practice since 1999. He was appointed as the Master Mediator in the Community Mediation Centre (CMC). Mr Low has extensive experience in resolving both corporate and community disputes. Mr Low has handled numerous disputes, including complex and emotionally charged cases. He has consistently demonstrated strong mediation skills, sound judgment, and the competence required to guide parties toward meaningful resolution. He was conferred Senior Life Member by the International Institute of Mediators (Singapore) Ltd (iiM) and continues to contribute actively as a course coordinator, trainer, instructor, coach, assessor, and mentor, with wide-ranging experience in intercultural mediation across organisations. His proficiency in multiple languages has been a valuable asset in working with parties from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, ensuring clear communication and building trust across communities.
Mr Low has been a Founding Member of the iiM-Yew Tee Dispute Resolution Centre since its establishment in 2021. He also serves as an iiM Course Coordinator and a coach for the People’s Association 2-Day dispute mediation training programme, through which more than 1,000 Grassroots Mediators have been successfully trained. He was re-elected as Director and Council Member of iiM for the current term of office. He was appointed as Chairman of the Mediation Services Sub-Committee and assisted in the treasury duties.
Mr Low, a Lifetime Member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (MSID), has served as an Independent Director for the past 25 years. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having served on the boards of companies across diverse sectors, including food and beverage, education and training, medical services and healthcare, as well as construction. He is currently the Managing Director of Little Red Dot Bakery Pte Ltd, One 69 Pte Ltd, FMC Education Centre Pte Ltd and First Medical Centre Pte Ltd, and also serves on the boards of other companies.
Beyond his professional roles, Mr Low is a passionate and active community leader with over 46 years of service. He has contributed on numerous national and grassroots platforms, including the REACH Supervisory Panel under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), School Advisory Committees under the Ministry of Education, Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC), Community Development Council (CDC), CCC Community Development and Welfare Fund Committee (CDWF), PAP Community Foundation Branch Executive Committee (PCF), Community Club Management Committees (CCMCs), and Residents’ Committees (RCs). He also served for more than 25 years as an adjunct faculty member at the People’s Association’s National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI) and has contributed to organisations such as the Town Council (TC), the Singapore Chinese Calligraphy Society, and the Singapore Clan Associations.
Currently, Mr Low is appointed as Grassroots Mentor (GM) by the People’s Association and is conferred the title of Honorary Chairman of the Yew Tee Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC). He also serves as a member of the Yew Tee Community Club Building Fund Committee (CCBFC), and is the President of the Canchan Athletic Association and the Agarwood Association of Singapore.
Since 1992, Mr Low has also served as a licensed solemniser of marriages in Singapore and, over the past 34 years, has solemnised hundreds of marriages, helping couples embark on their lifelong journeys together.
