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In what year did Halimah Yacob become President of Singapore?

  • 2014

  • 2016

  • 2017

  • 2018

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In 2017, Halimah Yacob became the first female President of Singapore. A former Speaker of Parliament and Minister, she was elected with 73.91% of the vote, the highest percentage garnered by any presidential candidate in Singapore's history. Her election marked a significant milestone for gender equality and political representation in the country.
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