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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.
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 to...
Puan Yang Terutama Presiden Dr. Hajah Halimah binti Yacob (Jawi: حاليمه بنت يعقوب; lahir 23 Ogos 1954) merupakan seorang ahli politik Singapura yang menyandang jawatan sebagai Presiden Singapura kelapan dari 2017 hingga 2023.
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 14, 2023 · SINGAPORE – Six years after making history as Singapore’s first woman head of state, President Halimah Yacob left the highest office in the land with accolades of being a powerful symbol of unity...
May 29, 2023 · Madam Halimah Yacob announced she will not seek 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 support for various causes and communities.
May 29, 2023 · SINGAPORE - President Halimah Yacob announced on Monday that she will not stand for re-election in the upcoming presidential election. In her six years in office, she has championed social causes...
