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Halimah binti Yacob DUT [1] (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.
Sep 12, 2017 · Learn about the career and life of Madam Halimah Yacob, who was the only candidate for the 2017 presidential election reserved for Malay candidates. She was a former unionist, MP, Minister of State and Speaker of Parliament.
Sep 14, 2023 · President Halimah Yacob left office on Sept 13, 2023, 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.
May 29, 2023 · Madam Halimah Yacob announced she will not run for re-election as Singapore's President in 2023, ending her six-year tenure. She was praised by advocates, social welfare groups and workers for her advocacy, compassion and steadfastness during the pandemic.
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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 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.
Sep 13, 2023 · Outgoing President Halimah Yacob thanked Singaporeans for their trust and support, and said she was grateful for the chance to empower women and create a more caring society. She also shared her reflections on her six-year term, her relationship with the government, and her overseas visits.
