In a two-minute video posted on her Facebook page, Madam Halimah said that Singapore is entering the Year of the Ox with a “greater sense of hope and optimism” because the country now has the vaccine to combat the coronavirus. EU-Singapore trade pact served as anchor for both economies amid Covid-19: President Halimah Fri, Mar 05, 2021 - 9:59 PM The free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Singapore, which came into force in November 2019, has served as an anchor for both economies amid the Covid-19 pandemic and protectionist sentiment worldwide, President Halimah Yacob said on Friday (March 5). SINGAPORE — President Halimah Yacob was given the Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday (Jan 27) afternoon at the Outram Polyclinic. by Stephen Netto. 2,190 talking about this. President Halimah Yacob has given her in-principle support for Singapore to draw on its past reserves, as part of a second assistance package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2,231 talking about this. … On April 10, President Halimah Yacob has written to Queen Elizabeth II, while Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wrote to … Over the past few months, I have seen many Singaporeans from all walks of life coming together to help others. President. 4,891 talking about this. “This year, we will be doing away with the usual practice of buka puasa with friends and extended families as we observe the COVID-19 circuit breaker measures, which have been extended for another month. PRESIDEN Halimah Yacob dan Perdana Menteri Lee Hsien Loong telah menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada pemimpin Britain atas pemergian Putera Philip, suami Ratu Elizabeth. We are not the President’s bodyguards. Halimah Yacob Welcome to my page Published by Halimah Yacob Halimah Yacob Welcome to my page Published by Halimah Yacob 16 . Halimah Yacob Welcome to my page Published by Halimah Yacob Coronavirus pandemic President Halimah hosts Istana's first virtual open house. Coronavirus: President Halimah Yacob calls out criticism of healthcare workers. SINGAPORE: The issue of work pass holders competing with Singaporeans for jobs could become a divisive issue and will be addressed, President Halimah Yacob said in Parliament on Monday (Aug 24). President Halimah Yacob has urged all Singaporeans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in her Chinese New Year message on Wednesday ... Glass ceiling in S’pore is installed by the Government itself and President Halimah is part of the Gov: SPP’s Khan Osman Sulaiman. President Halimah Yacob gave out the awards to recipients, who were reminded not to shake hands, a standard precaution amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in many Singaporeans. SINGAPORE — President Halimah Yacob has urged all Singaporeans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in her Chinese New Year message on Wednesday (12 February). Halimah Yacob: Covid-19 has reaffirmed the S'pore spirit. Congratulations to all the recipients and nominees of this year’s Healthcare Humanity Awards. The COVID-19 outbreak will pose challenges to the communal practices of Muslims in Singapore during Ramadan, particularly in light of the extended circuit breaker, said President Halimah Yacob. Halimah binti Yacob ... President Halimah started off her statement by reminding people that COVID-19, is a huge threat, and that contamination is picking up rapidly in other parts of Asia. His Excellency Xi Jinping. Melissa Goh reports. Your Excellency, On behalf of the people of the Republic of Singapore, I warmly congratulate you on the 71 st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. President Halimah Yacob receives first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine President Halimah Yacob received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Outram Polyclinic. President Halimah Yacob has written to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has written to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as well as Prime Minister Boris Johnson to convey their condolences on the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The president added that Singapore had made progress prior to Covid-19, despite global developments. The text of the letters is appended. Singapore leaders send condolences. Congratulatory Message from President Halimah Yacob to President Xi Jinping . Here’s what it’s like. Mdm Halimah’s and Mr Lee’s letters are reproduced in full below: Congratulatory Letter from President Halimah Yacob to President of the Socialist Republic of … She said during a two-minute video clip posted on her Facebook page that the Republic is entering the Year of the Ox with a greater sense of hope and optimism, as it has the vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Front-line fighters against Covid-19 collectively named The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2020. President Halimah Yacob chatting with participants via video conference during a … She has urged Singaporeans to show support. 11/11/2020. President Halimah Yacob has urged all Singaporeans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in her Chinese New Year message on Wednesday (10 Feb). 1 October 2020 . By Melissa Goh In April 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, Halimah approved her in-principle for the government's request to draw S$21 billion from the past national reserves, aimed at subsidising wages of 1.9 million workers and preserving jobs and businesses. Guests in … Seeing how the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is rising in Singapore, with 32 new cases reported yesterday (19 March), the President of Singapore, Halimah Yacob, expressed her concerns in regards to the pandemic on her official Facebook page.. President Halimah started off her statement by reminding people that COVID-19 is a huge threat, and that contamination is picking up … Help the disadvantaged learn new skills during Covid-19 pandemic, President Halimah urges employers. I work closely with President Halimah Yacob at official functions at the Istana. The number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore had been on the rise and imported cases will continue to be a concern. Further updates to be shared by MOH later today. This is the second time past reserves are tapped for the government’s COVID-19 response, to help people and businesses cope with the economic fallout of the pandemic. Top photo from Halimah Yacob / FB and Public Service Division Singapore ... 11 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore on Feb. 21, all imported. Putera Philip, yang juga dikenali sebagai Duke of Edinburgh, meninggal dunia pada Jumaat (9 April) di Istana Windsor pada usia 99 tahun. SINGAPORE – President Halimah Yacob has given her in-principle support for the government to draw on the country’s reserves for a fourth COVID-19 support package. Halimah is an Indian Muslim as her father is also an Indian Muslim. Matthias Ang | February 13, 2020, 04:36 PM . Halimah binti Yacob (Jawi: حليمه بنت ... COVID-19 response. People’s Republic of China . Early life.