Halimah Yacob: A President For Everyone
47:03 Min
Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob reflects on the defining moments of her six years in office, from unlocking past reserves, to advocating for causes close to her heart.
Halimah Yacob: A President For Everyone
Halimah Yacob: A President For Everyone - Defining Moments of Halimah Yacob's Presidential Term
12 Sep 2023 09:00pm
Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob reflects on the defining moments of her six years in office, from unlocking past reserves, to advocating for causes close to her heart.
Halimah Yacob: A President For Everyone
About the show:
Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob reflects on the defining moments of her six years in office, from unlocking past reserves, to advocating for causes close to her heart.
She is Singapore’s first female president, another groundbreaking moment in a career of firsts, as the Malay female MP and the first female Speaker of Parliament. During her six years in office the President highlighted issues that were of special interest to her, like the needs of people who are marginalised and vulnerable. Her support for people with disabilities brought much needed attention to the community. Because of COVID-19, she assented to using past reserves, to prop up the economy. The documentary showcases her numerous charitable activities, her state visits and other ceremonial roles. Besides an interview with the President, several distinguished people share their views and observations of President Halimah Yacob.
She is Singapore’s first female president, another groundbreaking moment in a career of firsts, as the Malay female MP and the first female Speaker of Parliament. During her six years in office the President highlighted issues that were of special interest to her, like the needs of people who are marginalised and vulnerable. Her support for people with disabilities brought much needed attention to the community. Because of COVID-19, she assented to using past reserves, to prop up the economy. The documentary showcases her numerous charitable activities, her state visits and other ceremonial roles. Besides an interview with the President, several distinguished people share their views and observations of President Halimah Yacob.