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Halimah Yacob

8th President of Singapore · Singapore · On the map · Politicians · Born 1954 · age 72

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.

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2023“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.”In their words13 September 2023CNA

“Multiracialism has been Singapore’s reason for existence since our independence and is an important component of our National Identity.”In their words26 June 2023"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Institute of Policy Studies 35th Anniversay Gala Dinner"

“The raison d’etre for meritocracy is clear. The economic advantage that accrues to a person should depend on capabilities and effort rather than family background.”In their words26 June 2023"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Institute of Policy Studies 35th Anniversay Gala Dinner"

“As a small nation, we must take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be.”In their words10 April 2023"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Opening of the Second Session of the 14th Parliament"

“Unity will also be important as we push forward against the economic headwinds. Global trade and investment flows are facing growing obstacles.”In their words10 April 2023"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Opening of the Second Session of the 14th Parliament"

“We must also re-examine how society rewards different skills and talents, and recognises the full range of pathways to success.”In their words10 April 2023"Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Opening of the Second Session of the 14th Parliament"

2022Asia's Most Influential SingaporeAward2021Asia's Most Influential SingaporeAward2017Named President of SingaporeOffice14 September 2017 to 13 September 20232014Singapore Women's Hall of FameAward2013Named Speaker of the Parliament of SingaporeOffice14 January 2013 to 7 August 20172001Named Member of the Parliament of SingaporeOffice3 November 2001 to 7 August 20171954Born23 August 1954

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  1. My role is not to checkmate the government. No, my role is not that.

    30 July 2023 · Mothership.sg, Own words

  2. We must also be cognisant of subtler threats to multiracialism, which may chip away at our cohesion and stability over time.

    26 June 2023 · "Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Institute of Policy Studies 35th Anniversay Gala Dinner", Own words

  3. Against the backdrop of great power rivalry, smaller countries like Singapore are experiencing growing pressures to take sides.

    10 April 2023 · "Speech by President Halimah Yacob at the Opening of the Second Session of the 14th Parliament", Own words

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Awards

Asia's Most Influential Singapore2022
Asia's Most Influential Singapore2021
Singapore Women's Hall of Fame2014
Order of Temasek
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Dostyk Order of grade I
Order of Friendship

About this person

A former member of the People's Action Party (PAP), she served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bukit Batok East division of the Jurong Group Representation Constituency (GRC) from 2001 to 2015 and for the Marsiling division of the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC from 2015 to 2017.

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Dates
Born 1954 · age 72

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