成立新加坡佛教总会, 宏船长老在1949年被委任副主席。从1964年至1986年，他受委为主席，任期间，对社会福利、宗教和谐、文化教育的开展，不遗余力。
Venerable Seck Hong Choon founded the Singapore Buddhist Federation (SBF) and was appointed its Vice-President in 1949. He later served as President from 1964 to 1986. During his tenure, he spared no efforts in the development and promotion of social welfare, religious harmony, and cultural education.