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Halimah Yacob

Independence key to ageing well: SUSS study on seniors in Singapore

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

Old people, bus stop, Lunar New Year, CNY, LNY, dragon year,  tradition, traditional, culture, cultural, banner, poster, elderly, shoppers, red.

Women’s development ‘still a work in progress’, more workplace support needed: Halimah Yacob

CMG20251028-NgohSB01/吴先邦/王辉雯/YWCA's 150-Year Legacy Unveiled in New "Empowered by Love" Gallery, Featuring Lost Heritage Recipes  [YWCA Fort Canning, Peace Room, Level 3] 10.35AM Guided Gallery Tour with GOH Halimah Yacob
CMG20251028-NgohSB01/吴先邦/王辉雯/YWCA's 150-Year Legacy Unveiled in New "Empowered by Love" Gallery, Featuring Lost Heritage Recipes  [YWCA Fort Canning, Peace Room, Level 3] 10.35AM Guided Gallery Tour with GOH Halimah Yacob

Home for teen girls healing from abuse officially opens after relocation with expanded services

HCSA Dayspring, a residential treatment centre, supports girls up to 18 years old who have survived different forms of abuse.
HCSA Dayspring, a residential treatment centre, supports girls up to 18 years old who have survived different forms of abuse.

S'pore must never allow divisive rhetoric to erode mutual respect and unity: Faishal Ibrahim

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said more understanding, not division, is needed.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said more understanding, not division, is needed.

Seniors should initiate legacy planning to provide clarity for loved ones: Halimah Yacob

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Madam Halimah Yacob, former president of Singapore and Chancellor of Singapore University of Social Sciences speaking at the symposium "Leaving a Living Legacy" hosted by Silver Caregivers Co-op Ltd on May 17, 2025. The event seeks to raise awareness about holistic legacy planning, equip caregivers with essential skills and strategies, and encourage meaningful conversations among family members regarding legacy planning and end-of-life care. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
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Madam Halimah Yacob, former president of Singapore and Chancellor of Singapore University of Social Sciences speaking at the symposium "Leaving a Living Legacy" hosted by Silver Caregivers Co-op Ltd on May 17, 2025. The event seeks to raise awareness about holistic legacy planning, equip caregivers with essential skills and strategies, and encourage meaningful conversations among family members regarding legacy planning and end-of-life care. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

Puan Noor Aishah a kind, remarkable woman who touched many S'poreans, say S'pore leaders

Pallbearers carrying the casket of Puan Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim at Kranji State Cemetery on April 22.
Pallbearers carrying the casket of Puan Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim at Kranji State Cemetery on April 22.

S’pore’s former president Halimah to file police report after deepfake video of her is circulated

Pointing to the upcoming General Election, Mdm Halimah said: “This is scary how AI is being used to influence voters during this critical period.”
Pointing to the upcoming General Election, Mdm Halimah said: “This is scary how AI is being used to influence voters during this critical period.”

Singapore’s former president Halimah Yacob appointed as chief patron of Sias

Former president Halimah Yacob succeeds Dr Tony Tan who served as Sias’ chief patron from Oct 2017 to Jul 2024.
Former president Halimah Yacob succeeds Dr Tony Tan who served as Sias’ chief patron from Oct 2017 to Jul 2024.

‘What’s happened to the human soul?’: Former president Halimah on Gaza situation

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has spiralled since the war began, with the UN World Food Programme reporting “unprecedented levels of desperation”.
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has spiralled since the war began, with the UN World Food Programme reporting “unprecedented levels of desperation”.

Humanity dictates intervention in Gaza where situation is perilous; aid must be allowed in: Halimah

Palestinians inspecting destroyed homes in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct 26, 2023.
Palestinians inspecting destroyed homes in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct 26, 2023.

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