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Friday, September 15, 2017

Halimah considers making 'beautiful' Istana more accessible

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-considers-making-beautiful-istana-more-accessible
By The Straits Times, The New Paper, 15 September 2017 at 06:00 am


President Halimah Yacob (left) and NParks Group Director (Fort Canning & Istana) Mr Wong Tuan Wah on a tour of the Istana.
PHOTO: President Halimah Yacob (left) and NParks Group Director (Fort Canning & Istana) Mr Wong Tuan Wah on a tour of the Istana.
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Posted by The Straits Times, The New Paper, 15 September 2017 at 06:00 am
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President Halimah Yacob is considering making the Istana grounds more accessible to Singaporeans.

She mentioned this after she went on a tour of the Istana yesterday morning ahead of her inauguration as Singapore's eighth head of state.

Madam Halimah, 63, met Istana staff and was briefed on the organisation of the Istana.

She also visited the President's Office, recently vacated by her predecessor Tony Tan Keng Yam.

She then took time to go on a guided tour of the gardens, the Istana Villa, Sri Temasek and the Military Guard House.


The spice garden was a new addition to the Istana grounds and was opened to the public two years ago during Istana Open House on Hari Raya.
PHOTO: The spice garden was a new addition to the Istana grounds and was opened to the public two years ago during Istana Open House on Hari Raya.
There are more than 30 different species of herbs, spices and edible plants like ginger, lemongrass, roselle plants, sweet potato and tapioca.
Hopefully by inviting Singaporeans with green fingers to tend to the herb garden, our garden will look as nice as the White House’s kitchen garden. [2]
Posted by Anne Sim, Managing Person (MP) at Sure Boh Singapore on 14 September 2017
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Speaking after her tour, Madam Halimah said she was thinking of making the Istana grounds more accessible to the public.

For instance, elderly volunteers could be invited to tend to the Istana's herb gardens, and help harvest its fruits and spices, she said. Children could also be invited onto the grounds for picnics, in addition to the Istana Open Houses on certain public holidays.

"I understand that we must also preserve the dignity of the Istana, but taking that into consideration, could we also make the Istana a little bit more accessible to people? It is a beautiful place," she said.


Mdm President wants to invite Singaporeans to Istana’s herb garden to harvest fruits and spices
PHOTO: Mdm President wants to invite Singaporeans to Istana’s herb garden to harvest fruits and spices
During her tour around Istana today, Madam halimah revealed to the media that she was thinking of ways to share the Istana grounds with more Singaporeans, ...
"For instance, we have the herb garden. (I was thinking) whether could we invite some senior volunteers to come once in a while to tend to the garden and also to harvest some of the garden’s fruit, the spices, the chillies," she said. "I was thinking also – could we have picnics for children, off from the normal periods from when we open the grounds?"
"I understand that we must also preserve the dignity of the Istana, but taking that into consideration, could we make the Istana a little bit more accessible to people? It’s a beautiful place, (it would be nice) to see how we could share it more with Singaporeans." [2]
Posted by Anne Sim, Managing Person (MP) at Sure Boh Singapore on 14 September 2017
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By The Straits Times, The New Paper, 15 September 2017 at 06:00 am



Reference
[1] The Straits Times, The New Paper, Halimah considers making 'beautiful' Istana more accessible, posted on 15 September 2017 at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-considers-making-beautiful-istana-more-accessible

[2] Anne Sim, Managing Person (MP) at Sure Boh Singapore, Mdm President wants to invite Singaporeans to Istana’s herb garden to harvest fruits and spices, posted on 14 September 2017, https://sureboh.sg/2017/09/14/mdm-president-wants-invite-singaporeans-istanas-herb-garden-harvest-fruits-spices/
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Halimah the first female President-elect in the world to have Twitter emoji

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-first-female-president-elect-world-have-twitter-emoji
By Mavis Wong, The New Paper, 14 September at 06:00 am


Twitter emoji of Madam Halimah Yacob.
PHOTO: Twitter emoji of Madam Halimah Yacob.
Picture posted by Mavis Wong, The New Paper, 14 September at 06:00 am
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Madam Halimah Yacob will not only make history as Singapore's first woman president, but she will also be the first female head of state in the world to have her own Twitter emoji.

Madam Halimah's unique emoji is based on her likeness, including her trademark spectacles and her tudung in the national colours.

This is the first time that Twitter has created an emoji for a national leader in Singapore.

The previous three times Twitter launched emojis for Singapore was for #SG50 and #Singapore for the Republic's golden jubilee in 2015, and #NDP2017 to celebrate the nation's 52nd birthday.

Twitter said it launched an emoji of Madam Halimah for users to congratulate her and Singapore, and talk about this historic moment for the nation's first female President-elect.

From now till Oct 1, the emoji will appear in tweets that include hashtags such as #HalimahYacob, #MdmPresident, and #SingaporePE2017.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong used the emoji with the hashtag #HalimahYacob in a congratulatory tweet to her on becoming Singapore's eighth president.


A screenshot of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's congratulatory message on Twitter.
PHOTO: A screenshot of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's congratulatory message on Twitter.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday (Wednesday, 13 September 2017) said Madam Halimah Yacob will "bring to the presidency her long experience working with Singaporeans from all walks of life and championing workers and disadvantaged groups".
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Twitter Asia Pacific's director of public policy, Ms Kathleen Reen, said: "Singaporeans, like other people around the world, follow national and world leaders on Twitter to get live updates on their governance, digital diplomacy and to connect with them in real time on a wide variety of topics."

By Mavis Wong, The New Paper, 14 September at 06:00 am



Reference
[1] Mavis Wong, The New Paper, Halimah the first female President-elect in the world to have Twitter emoji, posted on 14 September at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-first-female-president-elect-world-have-twitter-emoji
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Monday, July 17, 2017

Halimah mulling over presidency bid

By Linette Heng, Reporter, The New Paper, 17 July 2017 at 06:00 am


Speaker of Parliament says she needs 'time to think', has discussed it with family
PHOTO: Speaker of Parliament says she needs 'time to think', has discussed it with family
“It’s not a question that you can just make a decision alone” — Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob
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"Madam Speaker" Halimah Yacob indicated yesterday that she will consider becoming Singapore's first "Madam President".

After months of deflecting questions from the media and Singaporeans, she admitted that she has been thinking of running for the highest office in the land.

Widely tipped to be a frontrunner in the reserved election to be held in September, Madam Halimah, 62, told reporters on the sidelines of an event at her Marsiling ward that she was "honoured and humbled" to be considered.

She said: "The elected presidency is a very heavy responsibility and an important institution in Singapore, so it's not something that one should take lightly... so it needs a bit of time to think."

The mother of five adult children said she has discussed the presidency with her family and colleagues.

"It's not a question that you can just make a decision alone," she added.

Madam Halimah's expression of interest comes after Bourbon Offshore Asia chairman Farid Khan Kaim Khan, 62, announced his bid last Tuesday. Second Chance Properties CEO Mohamed Salleh Marican, 67, threw his hat into the ring last month.


Bourbon Offshore Asia chairman Farid Khan Kaim Khan, 62, announced his bid last Tuesday
PHOTO: Bourbon Offshore Asia chairman Farid Khan Kaim Khan, 62, announced his bid last Tuesday
He has been working at Singapore-based Bourbon Offshore Asia Pacific for more than 10 years, and is married with two children.
The firm, which employs about 800 workers in the region, is part of French company Bourbon, which has more than 10,000 employees.
Mr Farid is also the director of several other entities, including Greenship Holdings, which is also in the marine sector.
The Straits Times understands that the shareholder equity of Greenship Holdings is about US$200 million (S$277 million), while that of Bourbon Offshore Asia Pacific is more than US$300 million. [2]
PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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Second Chance Properties CEO Mohamed Salleh Marican, 67, threw his hat into the ring last month.
PHOTO: Second Chance Properties CEO Mohamed Salleh Marican, 67, threw his hat into the ring last month.
Nadia Marican believes that her father has the qualities to become a good President.
When asked about her father’s attributes that would put him in good stead to be the President of Singapore, Nadia was effusive in her praise for him.
“The majority of Singaporeans prefer their president to be apolitical and my father represents that. I am confident that he stands a good chance, given that he is a man of honour and integrity and has the leadership qualities to be president,” said Nadia.
“He has a pragmatic approach to life and has a soft heart. He is a man who is generous in sharing knowledge with others. These are the qualities needed for a president,” she added.
Radiah agreed with her sister, saying her father is a natural leader at home, in business and that he could be the same at the Istana.
“I believe he has the leadership qualities that would make him a great President. On top of that, my dad is as Singaporean as can be, someone we can all relate to,” she said.
Salleh’s ability to turn around his company when the odds were stacked against him could inspire Singaporeans and convince them that he is the right man to become a “People’s President”, Nadia said.
“If he wins, I will be the proudest daughter in the world. Who knows, maybe the tea party in the (Istana) garden might come true!” she quipped. [3]
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Madam Halimah is the only candidate so far who fulfils all the qualifications.

The other two, who are from the private sector, do not meet the criterion of running a company with at least $500 million in shareholder equity.

Madam Halimah meets the public sector service requirement of holding office for a period of three or more years as Speaker of Parliament.


Madam Halimah meets the public sector service requirement of holding office for a period of three or more years as Speaker of Parliament.
PHOTO: Madam Halimah meets the public sector service requirement of holding office for a period of three or more years as Speaker of Parliament.
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The co-anchor of the four-member Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, with National Development Minister Lawrence Wong, will have to vacate her seat if she runs for president.

The Constitution does not allow a presidential candidate to belong to a political party on the date of nomination for election.

In 1993, the late Mr Ong Teng Cheong resigned from the People's Action Party, the Cabinet and the National Trade Unions Congress to eventually become Singapore's first popularly elected president. He was then the deputy prime minister and MP for Toa Payoh.


In 1993, the late Mr Ong Teng Cheong resigned from the People's Action Party, the Cabinet and the National Trade Unions Congress to eventually become Singapore's first popularly elected president.
PHOTO: In 1993, the late Mr Ong Teng Cheong resigned from the People's Action Party, the Cabinet and the National Trade Unions Congress to eventually become Singapore's first popularly elected president. He was then the deputy prime minister and MP for Toa Payoh.
As the fifth president of the Republic of Singapore, Ong Teng Cheong was our first head of state to be popularly elected through the people’s vote in the 1993 presidential election.
Fondly remembered after his death as “the people’s president”, 08 February 2016 marked the 14th anniversary of his passing. [5]
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1993, Mr Ong Teng Cheong and Mrs. Ong Teng Cheong (Ms Ling Siew May) arriving on polling day for the first Presidential Election at National Junior College.
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During the presidential election debate in February, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing told Parliament that a by-election would not be called if a minority candidate left a GRC.

The loss of a minority MP will leave 24 minority MPs out of 89 - more than the minority proportion in Singapore, he said in a reply to a question by Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh.

When The New Paper spoke to 10 residents of Madam Halimah's ward yesterday, all of them, except a 24-year-old woman who works in advertising, knew her as their MP and supported her bid.

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They did not think their lives would be affected by Madam Halimah stepping down as MP.

Political watchers think that her popularity and public sector track record would enhance her chances of winning.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin said that stepping down from her current roles will be a "trade-off", but Singaporeans would largely view it positively as the presidency is a much higher calling with greater responsibility.

The ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute fellow does not think her close link to the Government will hurt her chances.


Political watchers think that her popularity and public sector track record would enhance her chances of winning.
PHOTO: Political watchers think that her popularity and public sector track record would enhance her chances of winning. Dr Mustafa Izzuddin said that stepping down from her current roles will be a "trade-off", but Singaporeans would largely view it positively as the presidency is a much higher calling with greater responsibility.
Speaker of Parliament Madam Halimah Yacob (in pink headdress) wishing residents in one of her constituencies in Marsiling during an Iftar session.
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"She is known to speak her mind and think independently as an MP, and has shown that she can rise above partisan politics as Speaker of Parliament," he added.

National University of Singapore sociologist Tan Ern Ser, however, thinks that her close links to the ruling party, and some negative vibes about the reserved election and the question of who is the first elected president, may work against her.

Nonetheless, he said, most people by now would not be surprised by Madam Halimah's announcement.

One of Madam Halimah's constituents, Madam Anchela Ramasamy, 59, a cleaner, said: "I am sad but also proud of her. It's too bad she can only be either my MP or the president."


Unstinting dedication to causes earns Halimah Yacob NUS honorary doctorate
PHOTO: Unstinting dedication to causes earns Halimah Yacob NUS honorary doctorate
At the NUS Commencement main ceremony on Thursday (07 July 2016), Mdm Halimah became the 26th person to be conferred the honour, which is NUS’ highest form of recognition for outstanding individuals who have had a significant impact on the community and NUS.
Other luminaries who have been similarly honoured include former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong, and Mdm Halimah, who holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws from NUS, said she was “deeply honoured and also very humbled” by the conferment.
NUS president, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, said: “An NUS Law alumna, Mdm Halimah has made her mark through her commitment and dedication to the labour movement, and her strong advocacy of women’s rights and the Malay community.” [4]
President Tony Tan (right) conferred the Honorary Doctor of Laws on Madam Halimah Yacob (left), Speaker of the Singapore Parliament, during the NUS Commencement 2016 on 07 July 2016.
Photo: Wee Teck Hian
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By Linette Heng, Reporter, The New Paper, 17 July 2017 at 06:00 am



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[1] Linette Heng, Reporter, The New Paper, Halimah mulling over presidency bid, posted on 17 July 2017 at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-mulling-over-presidency-bid

[2] Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, Marine sector boss Farid Khan Kaim Khan mulling over presidential bid: Sources, posted on 17 June 2017 at 5:00 am SGT, http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/marine-sector-boss-mulling-over-presidential-bid-sources

[3] Safhras Khan, Yahoo News Singapore, Family of presidential hopeful Salleh Marican gears up for election campaign, posted on 20 June 2017, https://www.yahoo.com/news/family-presidential-hopeful-salleh-marican-gears-election-campaign-112444292.html

[4] Regina Marie Lee, Unstinting dedication to causes earns Halimah Yacob NUS honorary doctorate, posted on 07 July 2016 at 11:35 AM, http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/halimah-yacob-receives-nus-honorary-doctorate-distinguished-career-and-service

[5] Belmont Lay, In memory: Ong Teng Cheong, S’pore’s only people’s president, passed away 14 years ago, posted on 09 February 2016, http://mothership.sg/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ong-teng-cheong-PE-1993.jpg
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Monday, May 8, 2017

Halimah: NS50 also about supportive families, employers

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-ns50-also-about-supportive-families-employers
By Tan Tam Mei, The Straits Times, 08 May 2017, at 06:00 am


Women and other stakeholders like employers play a part in ensuring Singapore's defence through their support of national service (NS), said Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob, as she shared her fears when her older son suffered an injury during NS.
PHOTO: Women and other stakeholders like employers play a part in ensuring Singapore's defence through their support of national service (NS), said Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob, as she shared her fears when her older son suffered an injury during NS.
PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - Soldiers preparing for a drill during the Singapore Army's Standby Force activation exercise at Amoy Quee Camp on 26 November 2015.
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Madam Halimah, a mother of five including two sons aged 34 and 32, said her son has a hearing impairment.

The problem was detected after he had completed his NS, and the doctor cited his NS stint as a probable cause.

"As a mother, I was of course very concerned, but it's not possible to completely insulate our sons from accidents or injuries during their NS stint, no matter how perfect the system is," she told The Straits Times.

"The most that we could do is to ask them to be careful and to hope that there are proper procedures in place to prevent injuries. But they still need to fulfil their duty to the nation and they cannot let down their colleagues."


The most that we could do is to ask them to be careful and to hope that there are proper procedures in place to prevent injuries.

PHOTO: "The most that we could do is to ask them to be careful and to hope that there are proper procedures in place to prevent injuries. But they still need to fulfil their duty to the nation and they cannot let down their colleagues."
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Madam Halimah, an MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, revealed her son's injury when she spoke to the media at a grassroots event in Woodlands yesterday, where she gave out recognition packages of $100 vouchers to NS personnel to mark 50 years of NS.

She also told reporters that NS50 is not just about servicemen past and present, but also about the families and employers who have shown support and understanding to those serving the nation.


NS50 is not just about servicemen past and present, but also about the families and employers who have shown support and understanding to those serving the nation.

PHOTO: NS50 is not just about servicemen past and present, but also about the families and employers who have shown support and understanding to those serving the nation.
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"Even if women don't serve NS, because opinions are quite divided on that, they can give their support and encouragement when family members go for NS," she added.

In her speech, she noted that socio-economic growth and development was not possible without a strong defence, especially for a small country.


Socio-economic growth and development was not possible without a strong defence, especially for a small country.

PHOTO: Socio-economic growth and development was not possible without a strong defence, especially for a small country.
"Even if women don't serve NS, because opinions are quite divided on that, they can give their support and encouragement when family members go for NS."
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Madam Halimah also presented commemorative NS50 PAssion five-year membership cards by the People's Association to 17 pairs of father-and-son NSmen.


Mr Melvin Tan De Zheng, 26, and his father Dave Tan Jong, 65, were among the 500 national servicemen who received their NS50 packages at ceremonies yesterday.

PHOTO: Mr Melvin Tan De Zheng, 26, and his father Dave Tan Jong, 65, were among the 500 national servicemen who received their NS50 packages at ceremonies yesterday. The packages will be given out at 52 ceremonies over these two months, and many others will get theirs by mail later in the year.
Without the SAF (and) NS to protect our sovereignty and way of life, there can be no progress. - Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen
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Among them were undergraduate Jerry Toh, 27, and his father Toh Hong Hua, 64.

The younger Mr Toh said that during his full-time NS stint, he received advice from his father, while his mother supported him in her "own little ways".

"Whenever I booked out, my sister would comment that there were more dishes on the dinner table that night. That's how my mother always welcomed me home," he said.


Whenever I booked out, my sister would comment that there were more dishes on the dinner table that night.

PHOTO: "Whenever I booked out, my sister would comment that there were more dishes on the dinner table that night. That's how my mother always welcomed me home."
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  Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen


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Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen

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Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen


PHOTO: Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen
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Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen

PHOTO: Every Singaporean Son (ESS) NSmen
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By Tan Tam Mei, The Straits Times, 08 May 2017, at 06:00 am



Reference 
[1] Tan Tam Mei, The Straits Times, Halimah: NS50 also about supportive families, employers, posted on 08 May 2017, at 06:00 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/halimah-ns50-also-about-supportive-families-employers
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