Discover Who We Are: Our Story
Learn about the mission, values, and history behind our institution and what sets us apart.
OVERVIEW
Royal Institution
Royal Institution Pte Ltd (200307961C) (RI) was incorporated in Singapore in 2003, and registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore as a company pursuant to its Memorandum of Association with perpetual succession and a Common Seal.
Royal Institutions Inc. (CS200316182) was incorporated in the Philippines in 2003 and registered with the Security and Exchange Commission as company, pursuant to its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
ROYAL INSTITUTION, SINGAPORE: THE UMBRELLA ORGANISATION
Royal Institution is the umbrella organisation of more than 300 Royal Institutes of various disciplines and professions which are all duly registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA).
These more than 300 Royal Institutes of various disciplines and professions were incorporated to recognise people and to create boundless opportunities for RI members to participate in RI global seminars, congresses, conferences and to present and publish research papers in the RI International Research Journal distributed worldwide.
RI recognises the experiences, contributions, skills, talents and achievements of academicians, architects, artists, authors, businessmen, chief compliance officers, chief data protection officers, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief governance officers, chief information officers, dentists, diplomats, doctors, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, graduates, hoteliers, innovators, intellectuals, inventors, journalists, lawyers, leaders, legal advocates, linguists, musicians, nurses, paralegals, philanthropists, pioneers, planners, professionals, researchers, scientists, students, surgeons, technicians, technologists, therapists, writers, and all individuals who deserve recognition. RI confers on its members a globally-recognized status.
Royal Institution is guided and directed by a Governing Council, supported by an International Advisory Council, and assisted by Honorary Boards which comprise of members, all of whom have extensive professional experience, doctoral and/or post-doctoral qualifications. Royal Institution currently has a regional office in the Philippines and liaison officers in Australia, Canada, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Republic of Maldives, People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Vision
To be a world class global multidisciplinary professional membership and accrediting institution to level the playing field by recognizing people and organizations who deserve to be recognized and be the premier platform for smarter and more effective global networking, connecting education, businesses, commerce, industries and facilitating collaboration, innovation and perpetual learning for more opportunities, benefits, privileges, excellence, global recognition and status.
Mission
To recognize the contribution, experience, academic and professional achievements, qualifications, talents and skills of all those who deserve recognition and who want to be distinguished and to continuously provide opportunities to enhance skills, competitive advantages, academic, professional and entrepreneurial status and profiles of RI members.
The Founder
RI FOUNDER - THE LATE DATU ER. PROF. DR. ANG THIAN HIN MARTIN: A MAN OF MISSION
DATU ER. PROF. DR. ANG THIAN HIN, CEng, CPeng, Eurlng, PEng, MIStructE, MICE, MIES, MIEM, MIE (Aust), MBIM, FSIET (Hon)
- Royal Institution Governing Councils
- The Patrons
- Senior Advisory Councils
- International Visiting Professorial Fellows
- International Learning and Development Specialists
- International Coordinating Officers
ROYAL INSTITUTION'S SYMBOLS
The Patron Crown
The Globe
The globe, on top of the crown, signifies that Royal Institution is a global organization open to qualified and approved persons of any nationality. It aims to facilitate networking and collaborations amongst professionals, academe and businesses for knowledge, and idea exchange and professional development.
The Small Globes
The small globes in the middle of the crown represent the liaison offices of Royal Institution in Malaysia, United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, United States of America, Canada and China.
The Merlion & The Sun and 3 Stars
On both sides of the crown (left and right) there are engraved images that represent the two regional offices of Royal Institution – Singapore and the Philippines.
The Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is an icon of Singapore. Its name combines “mer” meaning the sea and “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore’s original name — Singapura — meaning “lion city” or “kota singa”.
The small globes in the middle of the crown represent the liaison offices of Royal Institution in Malaysia, United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, United States of America, Canada and China.
The Open Book & The Triangle
The Open Book, the embossed open book in the Centre of the crown, represents knowledge and Royal Institution’s aim to be a platform for global knowledge exchange amongst professionals, academe and businesses for the professional and personal growth of its members.
The Triangle, namely the two embossed triangles in the Centre of the crown. According to ancient beliefs, an upright equilateral triangle with one point at the top and two at the base represents the male gender and is a solar symbol representing spirit, divinity, fire, life, prosperity and harmony. The reversed triangle represents the female gender and is a lunar symbol representing mother earth, water, rain and grace. The two triangles signify the complementary and harmonious relationship internationally and locally amongst professionals, academe and businesses through collaboration, partnerships and alliances of Royal Institution’s members.
The small globes in the middle of the crown represent the liaison offices of Royal Institution in Malaysia, United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, United States of America, Canada and China.
Floral and Swirls
The floral and swirl design on the lower part of the crown represents our environment and the continuing change of time. It signifies Royal Institution’s commitment to adapt to the changes of its operating environment and to promote changes for the benefit of society.
Royal Institution Centres
Royal Institution Philippines
Royal Institution Philippines is the Regional Office and Marketing Arm of Royal Institution, Singapore.
Royal Institution Inc. (CS200316182) was incorporated in the Philippines in 2003 and registered with the Security and Exchange Commision of the Philippines as company, pursuant of its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
RI LOGO
18 Stars
The Stars represent the distinguished members of the Senior Advisory Council, International Advisory Council, Patrons, and Honorary Officers. 18 is the number of such distinguished members for each Royal Institute.
Large Globe
The Large Globe surrounded by the stars embodies the international reach of RI and its membership through networking amongst professionals, academe and industries. RI’s goal is to promote its mission and vision not just in one country but all over the world through knowledge exchange and global networking.
Shield
The Shield in the logo embodies the strength and permanence of Royal Institution. It signifies the organisation’s commitment to providing a solid and sustainable platform for the long term benefits and professional development of its members.
Crown
The Crown symbolizes the organization’s royal patronage.
Lion Head
The Lion Head in the logo represents the official headquarters of Royal Institution located at Royal House, 287 Tanglin Road, 247940, Singapore.
RI Hymn
Lyrics By: Dr. Segundo C. Dizon, FRIArt
Arranged By: Prof. Seigfredo B. Calabig, SFRIMus
Together we proclaim RI,
Royal Institution Singapore
Fellows of the Universe of the Royal Institution
Professionals, Students
Achievers of the World
Onward with noble and
glorious vision
Progress and knowledge
Through the Royal Institution
Together we fly
like an eagle in the sky
Our Royal Institution Singapore
Bring forth to the Universe
Love, harmony, integrity,
peace and unity
TESTIMONIALS
What Are They Saying
