SINGAPORE - Former president Halimah Yacob was conferred the nation’s highest civilian honour on Sunday, for “embodying so fully the Singapore Story – and for her lifetime of devoted and distinguished service”.
Madam Halimah began her career in the labour movement in 1978, rising to become deputy secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress. “She was also a powerful symbol of unity for all Singaporeans; an inspiration to all, young and old; ‘a president for everyone’, as she promised on her inauguration,” read her citation.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Madam Halimah exercised the president’s custodial power over past reserves “on an unprecedented scale”, approving a total draw of up to $69 billion. Madam Halimah told The Straits Times last Wednesday that she was deeply honoured to receive the award, and grateful to the people of Singapore for the privilege of serving them all these years.
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