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Halimah binti Yacob DUT (born 23 August 1954) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who served as the eighth president of Singapore from 2017 to 2023. Halimah won in the 2017 presidential election in an uncontested walkover due to ineligible candidates. She is the first female president in Singapore's history.
May 29, 2023 · The first female and Malay president of Singapore, Madam Halimah Yacob, announced she will not stand for re-election in 2023. She has championed gender equality, older workers, people with disabilities and multicultural dialogue, and made the Istana more accessible.
Sep 11, 2017 · SINGAPORE - Madam Halimah Yacob was issued a Certificate of Eligibility by the Presidential Elections Committee on Monday (Sept 11). The 63-year-old was the only presidential hopeful of three...
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Sep 13, 2023 · President Halimah Yacob left office on Sept 13 after six years of leading the nation with compassion and unity. She received accolades from PM Lee Hsien Loong, President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam and other guests at her farewell reception at the Istana.
Sep 19, 2023 · Halimah Yacob was a ground breaker in Singapore politics even before she became the nation's first female president. She also was the first woman to serve as speaker of parliament and only the second Muslim, holding the role between 2013 and 2017.
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Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob reflects on the defining moments of her six years in office, from unlocking past reserves, to advocating for cause...
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Sep 13, 2023 · See photos of Singapore's first female President Halimah Yacob bidding goodbye to guests and officials at the Istana on her last day of office. She thanked Singaporeans for their support and said she was grateful for the chance to empower other women.
