Halimah Yacob

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Mdm Halimah Yacob.

Mdm Halimah graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). She was called to the Singapore Bar in 1981. In 2001, she attained a Master of Laws from NUS.

Mdm Halimah committed herself to a lifetime of public service. In 1978, Madam Halimah started her career with the National Trades Union Congress and held various positions, such as Director of the Women’s Development Secretariat, Director of the Legal Services Department, Executive Secretary of the United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries, and Deputy Secretary General.

She also sat on various Boards including the Geneva-based International Labour Organisation, Tripartite Alliance on Fair Employment Practices, Young Women’s Muslim Association, Malay Teachers’ Co-operative, Comcare Supervisory Committee and Mendaki Sense.