Halimah binte Yacob is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who was the eighth president of Singapore from 2017 to 2023, making her the first woman to serve in this role after being elected uncontested in the 2017 presidential election.
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In their own words 10
If I have been able to empower women in Singapore to push the boundaries and reach their fullest potential, I am most grateful for the chance to do so.
"Singaporeans must stay united in era of change, says Halimah in final speech as President" in CNA (13 September 2023)
My role is not to checkmate the government. No, my role is not that.
"The president's role is not to checkmate the government: President Halimah's ST interview" in Mothership.sg (30 July 2023)
Multiracialism has been Singapore’s reason for existence since our independence and is an important component of our National Identity.
"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Institute of Policy Studies 35th Anniversay Gala Dinner" (26 June 2023)
Awards 7
Connected to Halimah 6
Norodom SihanoukAlso won Darjah Utama Temasek
Mohammed V of MoroccoAlso won Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Lakshmi MittalAlso won Dostyk Order of grade I
Eduardo SaverinAlso won Asia's Most Influential Singapore
Norman Schwarzkopf Jr.Also won Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Almazbek AtambaevAlso won Dostyk Order of grade IAbout this person
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