Hazlina is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish Singapore, granting the wishes of children living with critical illness. Around 150 children in Singapore are newly diagnosed with a critical illness each year.

Previously, Hazlina was a Public Affairs Advisor and before that, spent 15 years on the ground, tracking political, social, and community developments closely as a Presenter/Editor with MediaCorp.

Out of the office, Hazlina Abdul Halim is President of the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association (PPIS), an organisation dedicated to inspiring women and strengthening families.

PPIS runs 11 centres for women, families, and children – including Singapore’s first secular halfway house for females, two student care centres, two family service centres, a divorce support specialist agency, a fostering agency, as well as centres for young marriages and stepfamilies. Under her leadership, PPIS launched its first-ever research publication on the Aspirations of Muslim Women, built Singapore’s first secular Halfway House for females, launched a post-graduate scholarship for women in partnership with LBKM, and officiated a new initiative called RED Space.

Hazlina is also the Chairwoman of Oaks Plus Limited which manages nine early childhood education centers.

Hazlina’s other appointments include Director at the Singapore Business Federation Foundation Limited and Yayasan MENDAKI. She is also a Committee Chest member. In 2023, Hazlina received the Community Cares Awards from MSF for her service. 

She is married to an inspiring male ally.