SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): In the final hours of her presidency, Halimah Yacob said she was humbled that the people of Singapore had placed their trust and faith in her as their president.
It was this unwavering support that fuelled her determination to serve every day of her six years in office, President Halimah, 69, said in her farewell speech at the Istana on Wednesday night.
The pandemic saw the Government seek Halimah’s approval to withdraw up to S$69 billion from the reserves over three years, with Singapore using about $40 billion. Halimah said that her task as custodian of the second key was to ensure that the threat facing Singapore was so severe that it warranted an exceptional response from the Government.
Instead, her office worked closely with public officers dealing with matters related to finance and past reserves. These officers were always open and accessible, and performed their duties with great professionalism, she said. The strong support of donors to the President’s Challenge not only helped communities in need, but also allowed for an important shift where help could go towards empowering the less well-off, and to include caregivers.
The Istana Gardens were also enhanced to be made more wheelchair friendly for those with mobility issues. As Singapore’s first female president, Halimah said she had the unique opportunity to inspire other women and girls.
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