When was Halimah Yacob born?

Halimah Yacob was born on 23 August 1954 in Singapore.

What positions has Halimah Yacob held?

Positions held by Halimah Yacob include: President of Singapore (2017–2023); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (2015–2017); Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (2013–2017); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (2001–2015).

Where did Halimah Yacob study?

Halimah Yacob was educated at Tanjong Katong Girls' School, National University of Singapore, Singapore Chinese Girls' School.

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Halimah Yacob

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8th President of Singapore

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Halimah binte Yacob is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who was the eighth president of Singapore from 2017 to 2023, making her the first woman to serve in this role after being elected uncontested in the 2017 presidential election.

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Born: 23 August 1954 wd
Place of birth: Singapore wd
Citizenship: Singapore wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: People's Action Party (2001–2017) wd
Education: Tanjong Katong Girls' School, National University of Singapore, Singapore Chinese Girls' School wd
Spouse: Mohammed Abdullah Alhabshee wd
Official website: istana.gov.sg wd
Social media: Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of Singapore (14 September 2017 – 13 September 2023)
Member of the Parliament of Singapore (11 September 2015 – 7 August 2017)
Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (14 January 2013 – 7 August 2017)
Member of the Parliament of Singapore (3 November 2001 – 24 August 2015)

Awards wd

Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (2014)
Order of Temasek
Asia's Most Influential Singapore (2022)
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
Dostyk Order of grade I
Order of Friendship

Questions

When was Halimah Yacob born?: Halimah Yacob was born on 23 August 1954 in Singapore.
What positions has Halimah Yacob held?: Positions held by Halimah Yacob include: President of Singapore (2017–2023); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (2015–2017); Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore (2013–2017); Member of the Parliament of Singapore (2001–2015).
Where did Halimah Yacob study?: Halimah Yacob was educated at Tanjong Katong Girls' School, National University of Singapore, Singapore Chinese Girls' School.

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Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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