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The Singapore Women's Hall of Fame is a virtual hall of fame that honors and documents the lives of historically significant women in Singapore. The hall is the creation of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO), and grew out of an earlier nine-member wall of fame that the organization created in 2005.

Categories of achievement

The Hall recognizes women in thirteen categories of achievement:

  • adventurers and explorers
  • advocacy and activism
  • arts/culture/entertainment
  • business and enterprise
  • community/social work
  • education
  • environment/conservation
  • health
  • government
  • law
  • science/technology
  • sports
  • uniformed professions

History

The hall of fame was launched on 14 March 2014, with 108 initial inductees. A five-person selection committee headed by Ambassador Tommy Koh selected the initial inductees from over 200 nominees; the committee took over a year to make its selections. President of Singapore Tony Tan and his wife Mary Tan – a patron of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations – were the guests of honor at the launch, and presented some of the awards to the recipients at the launch gala. Eleven additional women were inducted in 2015, in a ceremony on International Women's Day. The Speaker of Parliament, Halimah Yacob, presented the awards to the honorees. That month The Fullerton Hotel Singapore held a photo exhibition in partnership with the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame that highlighted 108 of the inductees.

The Singapore Women's Hall of Fame accepts nominations from the public for future inductees, and people can be inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame posthumously.

Inductees

Key
2014 * Member of the original Wall of Fame
Singapore Women's Hall of Fame
Name Birth–Death Year Category Area of achievement
Wee, AdeleneAdelene Wee (1965-) 2014 Sports At age 19 she became the nation's first and the world's youngest World Bowling Champion, winning the title at the 1985 World Games.
Akbar, AishaAisha Akbar (1930-) 2017 Arts/Culture/Entertainment/Media Music teacher, songwriter, author and broadcaster. Collected Malay folk songs.
Wong, AlineAline Wong (1941-) 2014 Government A sociologist and Member of Parliament, as Minister of Education, she promoted early childhood, special needs, arts education programs.
Fong Sock Har, AgnesAgnes Fong Sock Har (1946-) 2014 Uniformed professions She became the female commanding officer in the Singapore Armed Forces when, as a captain, she was given command of the 1st Air Supply Base.
Joaquim, AgnesAgnes Joaquim (1854-1899) 2015 Environment/conservation She was a horticulturalist who bred the first hybrid orchid, the Vanda 'Miss Joaquim', which is now the national flower of Singapore.
Tan, AnamahAnamah Tan (1940-) 2014 Advocacy & activism She was a co-founder of the Singapore Association of Women Lawyers, advocate against gender discrimination and domestic abuse, and member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
Pennefather, AliceAlice Pennefather (1903-1983) 2016 Sports Singapore’s first women’s singles badminton champion.
Pennefather, AnnabelAnnabel Pennefather (1948-2020) 2021 Sports Trailblazing sports administrator and lawyer. National hockey player, first woman in executive committee of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) in 1999, and subsequently SNOC vice-president in 2006, first woman president of the Singapore Hockey Federation in 2004, first woman as Chef de Mission at sports.
Tjendri-Liew, AnastasiaAnastasia Tjendri-Liew (1947-) 2018 Business & enterprise Founder of one of the most successful bakery chains in Singapore.
Swee Chai, AngAng Swee Chai (1948-) 2016 Health An orthopedic surgeon who co-found the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Sarawak, AnitaAnita Sarawak (1952-) 2017 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Internationally renowned singer.
Wee, Ann ElizabethAnn Elizabeth Wee (1926-) 2014 Community/social work Considered the "founding mother of social work in Singapore", she worked with the abused and abandoned before joining the staff of the then-University of Malaya and pushing for the development of a four-year degree program to train social workers.
Tzu Pheng, Anne LeeAnne Lee Tzu Pheng (1946-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment A world-renowned poet and recipient of the Cultural Medallion for Literature, she composed the official song of Singapore's National Day in 1998.
Gan, AnastasiaAnastasia Gan (1958-) 2014 Uniformed professions After two decades with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, she became the nation's first female commercial pilot when she joined SilkAir.
Ali, AzizaAziza Ali (1950-) 2016 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Restaurateur, Malay chef and writer.
Tan, BridgetBridget Tan (1948-2022) 2015 Advocacy & activism An advocate for migrant worker rights and against human trafficking, she founded the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ACMI) in 1998 and the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) in 2004.
Lim, CatherineCatherine Lim (1942-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment A bestselling author and self-described feminist, she is best known for her works of romantic historical fiction, which feature strong female characters.
Davies, ChechaChecha Davies (1898-1979) 2014 Advocacy & activism A women's rights advocate, she served as a spokesperson for the Singapore Council of Women, was a two-time president of the area Young Women's Christian Association, and founded two social organizations, the Indian-Ceylonese Club and the Singapore Inner Wheel Club.
Jim Neo, ChuaChua Jim Neo (1907-1980) 2015 Arts/culture/entertainment She wrote what is considered the most authoritative cookbook on Peranakan cuisine, Mrs Lee's Cookbook, and is the mother of Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.
Choy Siong, ChanChan Choy Siong (1931-1981) 2014 * Advocacy & activism A member of the Legislative Assembly, the precursor to Singapore's Parliament, she organized efforts within the People's Action Party to push for women's rights.
Swee Lee, CheeChee Swee Lee (1955-) 2014 Sports A sprinter, she won medals at the SEAP games in 1969, 1971, and 1973, before becoming the first woman from Singapore to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in the 1974 games.
Sock Koong, ChuaChua Sock Koong (1957-) 2014 Business & enterprise The Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), she is ranked among Forbes' Most Powerful Woman Leaders in Business list.
Heng Chee, ChanChan Heng Chee (1942-) 2014 Government One of the longest serving and most successful diplomats in Singaporean history, she was the nation's first permanent representative to the United Nations and served as the Ambassador of Singapore to the United States from 1996 to 2012.
Koon Hean, CheongCheong Koon Hean (1957-) 2014 Government As the head of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, she oversaw the planning of the iconic Marina Bay district, before going on to lead the Housing Development Board.
Chiang, ClaireClaire Chiang (1951-) 2018 Business & enterprise Noted for her work in corporate responsibility.
Goh, ConstanceConstance Goh (1906-1996) 2014 Advocacy & activism An international leader in family planning and reproductive rights, she was the first chairperson of the Singapore Family Planning Association.
Ferguson-Davie, Charlotte ElizabethCharlotte Elizabeth Ferguson-Davie (1880-1943) 2014 Health She founded St. Andrew's Mission Hospital and oversaw some of Singapore's first programs to train female midwives and nurses.
Seok Tin, ChngChng Seok Tin (1946-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment A visually impaired sculptor and artist, she became the first person from Singapore to exhibit her works at the Headquarters of the United Nations, and is a recipient of the Cultural Medallion.
Turnbull, Constance MaryConstance Mary Turnbull (1927-2008) 2014 Education Then the head of the History department at the University of Hong Kong, she documented Singapore's history and independence movement in A History of Singapore, 1819-1975.
Singam, ConstanceConstance Singam (1936-) 2015 Advocacy & activism An activist for women's rights and migrant worker rights, she served as the president of Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) over three non-contiguous periods, and as president of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) for two years.
binte Noor Mohamed, Che ZaharaChe Zahara binte Noor Mohamed (1907-1962) 2014 Advocacy & activism She founded the first Muslim women's organization in Singapore, the Malay Women's Welfare Association, and was instrumental in the passage of the Women's Charter, a women's rights act.
Ong, ChristinaChristina Ong (1948-) 2014 Business & enterprise An international fashion and hotel entrepreneur, she is the owner of the Club 21 boutique chain, serves as director of Singapore Airlines, and is the chair of the National Parks Board.
Goh, CynthiaCynthia Goh (1949-) 2014 Health She pioneered and advocated for hospice and palliative care in Singapore, and serves on the boards of several organizations and associations that advance palliative care.
Devan, DaisyDaisy Devan (1928-2009) 2018 Business & enterprise First Asian person working as the leader of a record label in Southeast Asia.
Vaithilingam, DaisyDaisy Vaithilingam (1925-2014) 2014 Community/social work A medical social worker, she created first foster care plan for children in her country, helped establish the Singapore Association of Social Workers, and helped create a medical social work program at National University Hospital.
Jeak Ling, DingDing Jeak Ling (1956-) 2022 Science/Technology Pioneering researcher in biochemistry.
Clunies-Ross, EleanorEleanor Clunies-Ross (1934-) 2016 Sports Pioneering sprint champion.
Choy, ElizabethElizabeth Choy (1910-2006) 2014 * Advocacy & activism In recognition of her work smuggling supplies to British prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire. She went on to serve as the only female member of the Legislative Council in the body's brief history.
Handy, ElliceEllice Handy (1902-1989) 2015 Arts/culture/entertainment She wrote the first Singaporean cookbook, My Favorite Recipes (1952), in order to raise funds for the Methodist Girls' School, of which she was a lifelong affiliate.
Goh, EuleenEuleen Goh (1955-) 2014 Business & enterprise The head of Standard Chartered Bank's Singapore operations from 2001 to 2006, she has served on the boards of over a dozen corporations and foundations.
Sam, ElizabethElizabeth Sam (1939-) 2014 Government As an administrator at the Ministry of Finance and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, she was one of the architects of Singapore's rise as a global financial center.
Tan Cheng Yin, EstherEsther Tan Cheng Yin (1975-) 2014 Adventurers & explorers The first woman naval diver in the Singapore Navy, she is also an elite adventure racer and came within 100 meters of scaling Mount Everest.
Norris, EvelynEvelyn Norris (1918-2014) 2019 Education Principal at Raffles Girls' School.
Ai Lian, FangFang Ai Lian (1949-) 2014 Business & enterprise Spending 34 years at Ernst & Young, she became the first woman to head the Singapore office of a multinational financial services firm, and from 2005 to 2008 she was the chair of the organization.
Chua Siew Lian, FlorenceFlorence Chua Siew Lian (1965-) 2019 Uniformed professions First woman to become a deputy commissioner of the police department in Singapore.
Siow Huang, GanGan Siow Huang (1974-) 2019 Uniformed professions First woman to become a brigadier-general in the Singapore armed forces.
Min, GehGeh Min (1950-) 2014 Environment/conservation An eye surgeon by trade, she is best known for her work as a conservationist, and served as the head of the Nature Society from 2000 to 2008.
Lowe-Ismail, GeraldeneGeraldene Lowe-Ismail (1938-) 2018 Arts/culture/media Tour guide of Singapore for more than 50 years.
Beck, GloriaGloria Beck (1938-2015) 2016 Sports Pioneer athlete.
Lim, GloriaGloria Lim (1930-) 2014 Science/technology A mycology expert, she was the first woman Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Singapore and the first woman member of the Public Service Commission.
Soo Khim, GohGoh Soo Khim (1944-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment An instructor and the principal dancer at the Singapore Ballet Academy, she went on to serve as a co-director of the National Dance Company and founded the Singapore Dance Theatre.
Chen, GeorgetteGeorgette Chen (1906-1993) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment An acclaimed oil painter, she was one of a group of artists who established the Nanyang Style of painting, which combines Western technique with Asian themes.
Barnabas, GloryGlory Barnabas (1963-) 2019 Sports Noted runner.
Lay Kuan, GohGoh Lay Kuan (1939-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment A choreographer, ballet dancer, and dance educator, she co-founded the Singapore Performing Arts School and created Nu Wa – Mender of the Heavens, Singapore's first modern dance production.
Pek-Ha, Grace YinGrace Yin Pek-Ha (1884-1972) 2018 Community/social work Early social worker.
binte Sulaiman, FatimahFatimah binte Sulaiman (1754?–1852?) 2014 * Community/social work A merchant and philanthropist, she donated money and land for the establishment of the Masjid Hajjah Fatimah mosque, which bears her name.
Sai Por, HanHan Sai Por (1943-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment Considered the top sculptor in Southeast Asia, her works are exhibited internationally, and she received the Cultural Medallion in 1995.
Yeo Cheng Hoong, HelenHelen Yeo Cheng Hoong (1950-) 2014 Law She grew the firm she co-founded by expanding into the then emerging markets of Vietnam and China, before orchestrating a merger that made her the managing partner of one of the country's largest law firms.
Yacob, HalimahHalimah Yacob (1954-) 2014 Government She is both the first woman to serve as the Speaker of Parliament and the first woman of Malay descent to serve in Parliament, first woman to serve as the President of the Republic of Singapore.
Anuar, HedwigHedwig Anuar (1928-) 2014 Government The Director of the National Library of Singapore for 28 years, she was also a founder and one-time president of the women's rights group Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE).
Ching, HoHo Ching (1953-) 2014 Business & enterprise After rising through the ranks of the Ministry of Defense, she went on to lead the Singapore Technologies group and later became Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings.
Yuen Hoe, HoHo Yuen Hoe (1908-2006) 2014 Community/social work A Buddhist nun and abbess, she founded Lin Chee Cheng Sia Temple and opened the nation's first Buddhist nursing home.
Simmons, Ida Mabel MurrayIda Mabel Murray Simmons (1882-1958) 2021 Health Nurse who transformed maternal and infant health care.
Nadisen, Indranee ElizabethIndranee Elizabeth Nadisen (1940-) 2014 Community/social work The nation's longest serving foster mother, she served as a foster mother for 35 years, caring for 45 children over that time.
Singh-Lim, IvyIvy Singh-Lim (1949-) 2014 Environment/conservation An advocate for farming in Singapore, she owns a chemical-free farm that is open to the public. She also served as the president of Netball Singapore for fourteen years, and worked to popularize the sport.
Yi-Ru Ying, JackieJackie Yi-Ru Ying (1966-) 2014 Science/technology A leading researcher in nanotechnology, she left a professorship at MIT to found the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology to advance biomedical research in Singapore.
Mohideen, JayalekshmiJayalekshmi Mohideen (1945-) 2016 Government First woman career ambassador in Singapore.
Lee Gek Choo, JenniferJennifer Lee Gek Choo (1952-) 2014 Health Serving with the Ministry of Health, Singapore General Hospital, and then with KK Women's and Children's Hospital, she became an advocate for family-friendly work practices.
Yeo Wei Ling, JoscelinJoscelin Yeo Wei Ling (1979-) 2014 Sports A swimmer, she is the only athlete to win 40 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games, doing so over a 17-year career.
Jesudason, JanetJanet Jesudason (1936-) 2016 Sports Pioneer athlete who represented Singapore in the 1956 Olympics.
Lim Chiu Mei, JanetJanet Lim Chiu Mei (1923-2014) 2014 Health At St Andrews Mission Hospital, she became the first Asian hospital matron. Her autobiography, Sold for Silver, was the first English-language book by a Singaporean author.
Yee, JanetJanet Yee (1934-) 2015 Community/social work Recognized as a pioneering social worker, she campaigned to ensure that abandoned babies would be considered citizens, and thus able to receive social services.
Lau Buong Bee, JennyJenny Lau Buong Bee (1932-2013) 2014 Law She was the first woman to be appointed a district judge in Singapore.
Tan Eng Poh, JulieJulie Tan Eng Poh (1930-) 2014 * Advocacy & activism The founder of the first credit union for women in Singapore, the D.E.W. Credit Cooperative, she was also a founding member of the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations through her role as President of the YWCA.
Junhong, JingJing Junhong (1968-) 2014 Sports A Chinese-born naturalized Singaporean, she represented Singapore in Table tennis in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics, before becoming the national team coach.
Sng Poh Leng, JunieJunie Sng Poh Leng (1964-) 2014 * Sports The first woman from Singapore to win a gold medal for swimming at the Asian Games, at the time she was also the youngest person to win a medal at the competition.
Chua, JennieJennie Chua (1945-) 2014 Business & enterprise A leading executive in the hospitality industry, she grew Singapore's profile as a destination for conventions, and became the first woman to chair the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.
Wong Quee Heng, JoannaJoanna Wong Quee Heng (1939-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment Considered the "doyenne of Cantonese opera in Singapore", she started the Chinese Theatre Circle to preserve the
Prakash, JudithJudith Prakash (1951-) 2016 Law The first judge appointed to hear arbitration cases brought before the Supreme Court.
Jayamani, KandasamyKandasamy Jayamani (1955-) 2019 Sports Long distance runner in Singapore.
Soin, KanwaljitKanwaljit Soin (1942-) 2014 Advocacy & activism The nation's first woman Nominated Member of Parliament, the women's rights laws she pushed for were eventually included in the Women's Charter. She is also one of the founders of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE).
Tan Puay Kiow, KarenKaren Tan Puay Kiow (1962-) 2014 Uniformed professions In 2005, she became the first female colonel in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Dahari, KartinaKartina Dahari (1941-2014) 2015 Arts/culture/entertainment A singer known as the "Queen of Keroncong", referring to a genre of Malay folk music, she performed internationally and for dignities visiting Singapore, and was signed by the record label EMI.
Bee Khim, KeeKee Bee Khim (1951-) 2022 Sports Pioneer of women's golf in Singapore.
Nissa Siraj, KhatijunKhatijun Nissa Siraj (1925-) 2014 Advocacy & activism In response to an epidemic of women in the Singaporean Muslim community being abandoned through inexpensive and easy divorces, she pressed for the formation of a Syariah Court, and served as its first caseworker.
Lynn, Khoo TehKhoo Teh Lynn (1981-) 2014 Uniformed professions She was the first female fighter pilot in Singapore.
Chai Hong, KohKoh Chai Hong (1959-) 2015 Uniformed professions The first woman to qualify as a pilot in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, she is also one of the first two women (promoted at the same time) to reach the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Kheng Lian, KohKoh Kheng Lian (1937-) 2014 Environment/conservation An internationally recognized expert in Environmental law, she led

Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law at the National University of Singapore to become a leading institution for the study of environmental law.

Soo Boon, KohKoh Soo Boon (1951-) 2022 Business & Enterprise Founder of Singapore’s first female-led venture capital firm.
Geok Choo, KwaKwa Geok Choo (1920-2010) 2014 Law The wife of Singapore's founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, the pair (along with Lee's brother) co-founded Lee & Lee, which became of one of the largest law firms in Singapore. She was also a founding figure in the People's Action Party, and helped draft its constitution.
Shan Mei, KwanKwan Shan Mei (1922-2012) 2021 Arts/Culture/Media Illustrator of children's books, arts educator.
Siu Chiu, LaiLai Siu Chiu (1948-) 2016 Law The first woman to serve on the Singapore Supreme Court.
Lay Yong, LamLam Lay Yong (1936-) 2014 Science/technology An authority on the history of Chinese Mathematics, she was the first person from Asia to win the Kenneth O. May Prize.
Suet Fern, LeeLee Suet Fern (1958-) 2014 Law The founder of the Stamford Law Corporation, a significant player in the mergers and acquisitions business, she also served as the President of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and the corporate boards of several Fortune 100 companies.
Yee Sin, LeoLeo Yee Sin (1959-) 2022 Health Leader in the fight against infectious disease.
Kong, LilyLily Kong (1965-) 2022 Education First Singaporean woman to head a Singapore university.
Soo Hoon, LimLim Soo Hoon (1959-) 2014 Government The first woman Permanent Secretary in Singapore, she served in leadership positions across Singapore's civil service, especially in the areas of transport and community development.
Tan, LaurentiaLaurentia Tan (1979-) 2014 Sports The most decorated paralympian from Singapore, she won two medals in each of the 2008 and 2012 Paralympics, all in dressage.
Lienfung, LiLi Lienfung (1923-2011) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment A newspaper columnist, novelist, and playwright, her work received awards from the National Book Development Council and the Culture Ministry.
Wan, LucyLucy Wan (1933-) 2014 Science/technology She was the first woman to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from the National University of Singapore, she would go on to teach at the program for 40 years, leading it for six.
Tambyah, LeaenaLeaena Tambyah (1937-) 2014 Advocacy & activism A social worker and advocate for youth with special needs, she created the Handicapped Children's Playgroup, which was awarded the United Nations Community Excellence Award.
Yuen Sien, LiewLiew Yuen Sien (1901-1975) 2019 Education Principal of the Nanyang Girls' School.
Hwee Hua, LimLim Hwee Hua (1959-) 2014 * Government She was the first female Deputy Speaker of Parliament and the first female Cabinet Minister in Singapore.
Seah, LynnetteLynnette Seah (1957-) 2015 Arts/culture/entertainment A Cultural Medallion-winning violinist, she was a founding member of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, which she co-leads.
Choo Neo, LeeLee Choo Neo (1895-1947) 2014 Health She was the first practicing woman doctor in what would become Singapore. Together with two other women, she created the Chinese Marriage Committee, which produced a report that would come to be influential in the passage of the Women's Charter.
Sok Bee, LimLim Sok Bee (1963-) 2014 Uniformed professions The first woman commander of an artillery battalion, she eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant colonel and served as the Wing Commander at the Officer Cadet School.
Oehlers, Mae NoelineMae Noeline Oehlers (1916-1987) 2021 Sports Hockey player, first Singaporean principal at Raffles Girls School, educator.
Lim, MaggieMaggie Lim (1913-1995) 2014 Health A doctor and family planning and reproductive rights advocate, she was the first girl in Singapore to win the Queen's Scholarship.
Leng Tan, MargaretMargaret Leng Tan (1945-) 2014 Arts Toy piano virtuoso.
Dyer, MariaMaria Dyer (1803-1845) 2014 * Education A British missionary, in 1842 she founded St. Margaret's School, the first school for girls in East Asia. The institution took in and educated poor girls, preventing them from becoming Mui Tsai.
Doggett, MarjorieMarjorie Doggett (1921-2010) 2017 Advocacy & Activism Animal rights advocate.
Klass, Mary BeatriceMary Beatrice Klass (1935-) 2016 Sports Pioneering athlete and one of two women at the 1956 Olympics.
Quintal, MaryMary Quintal (1930-) 2014 Uniformed professions The first woman Assistant Superintendent of Police in Singapore, she was also the force's first female Inspector.
Wong, MayMay Wong (1899-1989) 2016 Community/social work Lifelong social worker and fund-raiser.
Yap, MirandaMiranda Yap (1948-2015) 2018 Science/technology Pioneer biomedical scientist.
Nissim, MozelleMozelle Nissim (1883-1975) 2018 Community/social work Jewish philanthropist and community leader.
Braga-Blake, MyrnaMyrna Braga-Blake (1935-2019) 2021 Community/Social Work Pioneer in social work, educator. Helped set up services for victims of domestic violence and trained social workers.
Tan, NallaNalla Tan (1923-2012) 2015 Education Writer and advocate for public health education.
Sathyalingam, NeilaNeila Sathyalingam (1938-2017) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Leading teacher of Indian classical dance in Singapore.
Heyzer, NoeleenNoeleen Heyzer (1948-) 2014 Advocacy & activism As the leader of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), she has worked on regional poverty alleviation, societal, and environmental programs. She has also led the United Nations Development Fund for Women and other UN initiatives.
Asiah, NonaNona Asiah (1931-) 2022 Media and Entertainment An icon of Malay music and film in the 1950s and 1960s.
Lum, OliviaOlivia Lum (1961-) 2014 Business & Enterprise Founder of Hyflux.
Chiew Seng, OonOon Chiew Seng (1916-2022) 2014 Health Founder of the first nursing home for dementia patients.
Chan Li-Yin, PatriciaPatricia Chan Li-Yin (1954-) 2014 Sports Trailblazing swimmer and Singapore’s first Golden Girl.
Hong, Phan WaitPhan Wait Hong (1912-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment Called "grande dame of Beijing opera in Singapore", she moved to Singapore at age 14 as part of an opera troupe. She performed regularly until the age of 82, and gave a limited number of performances for a decade afterwards.
Cheng Li, Phyllis EuPhyllis Eu Cheng Li (1914-2004) 2014 Advocacy & activism Elected to the Municipal Commission (now the City Council) in 1949, she was the first woman in Singapore to be elected to a government office.
Poh Lian, Phyllis TanPhyllis Tan Poh Lian (1933-) 2018 Law Lawyer and first woman to lead a law society in Singapore.
Noor Aishah, PuanPuan Noor Aishah (1933-) 2018 Community/social work The first First Lady in Singapore.
Rahim, RahimahRahimah Rahim (1955-) 2017 Arts/Culture/Entertainment/Media Singer who is known as "Singapore's first Lady of Song."
Wong Hie King, RuthRuth Wong Hie King (1918-1982) 2014 Education Pioneering educator who transformed teacher training in Singapore.
Bhaskar, SanthaSantha Bhaskar (1939-) 2021 Arts/Media/Culture Dancer and choreographer.
Winstedt, SarahSarah Winstedt (1886–1972) 2014 Health Physician and surgeon who served with the Colonial Medical Service in British Malaya.
Fozdar, ShirinShirin Fozdar (1905-1992) 2014 * Advocacy & activism A women's rights activist, she played a major role in the establishment of the Singapore Council of Women and the creation of the Syariah Court.
Singapore Women's Everest Team 2014 Adventurers & explorers Jane Lee, Sim Yihui, Joanne Soo, Lee Peh Gee, Lee Li Hui, and Esther Tan – nation's first all-women mountain climbing team – attempted to scale Mount Everest, with all but Sim reaching the summit.
Leng, Seow PeckSeow Peck Leng (1911-2007) 2014 Advocacy & activism An educator and politician, she founded the Siglap Girls' Club for the benefit of underprivileged girls, and pushed for gender equality as a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Blackmore, SophiaSophia Blackmore (1857-1927) 2014 Education Founder of Methodist Girls’ School.
Pang, SophiaSophia Pang (1972-) 2014 Adventurers & explorers Traveling as part of the 2009 Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, she became the first Singaporean woman to reach the South Pole.
Raclot, MathildeMathilde Raclot (1814-1911) 2014 Education Founder of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools.
Kon, StellaStella Kon (1944-) 2014 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Award winning writer, best known for Emily of Emerald Hill.
Christine Lim, SuchenSuchen Christine Lim (1948-) 2014 Arts & Culture Award-winning novelist.
Nair, SudhaSudha Nair (1957-) 2022 Community/Social work Pioneering social worker and family violence specialist.
Kho, SylviaSylvia Kho (1917-2013) 2017 Business & Enterprise Pioneering bridal gown designer and entrepreneur.
Cheng Hiong, TanTan Cheng Hiong (1904-1999) 2016 Advocacy & activism Women's rights activist, and first president of the Singapore Council of Women.
Chew Neo, TanTan Chew Neo (1898-1986) 2015 Community/Social Work Pioneering community worker.
Sau Fun, TanTan Sau Fun (1931-2011) 2014 Science/Technology First and only female professor of chemistry in Singapore.
Teck Neo, TanTan Teck Neo (1877-1978) 2018 Community/social work Community leader, philanthropist and advocate for women in the public space.
Yoon Yin, TanTan Yoon Yin (1929-) 2016 Sports Founder of Singapore Women’s Netball Association.
Pui Wah, TangTang Pui Wah (1933-) 2014 Sports Hurdler and Singapore’s first female Olympian.
Theresa Poh Lin Chan (1943-2016) 2014 Education The Helen Keller of Southeast Asia.
Ah Hong, TeoTeo Ah Hong (1953-2020) 2021 Uniformed Professions First woman to qualify as a commercial pilot.
Soon Kim, TeoTeo Soon Kim (1904-1978) 2014 Law First woman to be admitted to the Singapore bar.
Hsu Chih, TeresaTeresa Hsu Chih (1898-2014) 2014 Community/social work One of the most beloved social workers in Singapore.
Yew Chin, ThamTham Yew Chin (1950-) 2019 Arts/culture/entertainment/media One of the best-known writers from Singapore in China.
Theresa Poh Lin Chan (1943-2016) 2014 Education The Helen Keller of Southeast Asia.
Foo, TheresaTheresa Foo (1943-) 2014 Business & Enterprise First Asian female chief executive at Standard Chartered Bank.
Goh, TheresaTheresa Goh (1987-) 2014 Sports Pioneering Paralympic swimmer and advocate for disability sports.
Syn Neo, ThungThung Syn Neo (1932-) 2014 Community/Social Work Pioneering social worker and key mover behind the Family Service Centre initiative.
Oon, VioletViolet Oon (1949-) 2016 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Advocate and champion for Singaporean cuisine.
Siok Tin, Wong-LeeWong-Lee Siok Tin (1938-1993) 2017 Arts/culture/entertainment/media English-language journalist and broadcaster.
Chang Man, YangYang Chang Man (1944-) 2018 Environment/conservation Zoologist, curator and woman who saved the priceless Raffles Collection.
Pin Xiu, YipYip Pin Xiu (1991-) 2014 Sports Singapore’s first Olympic-level gold medal winner.
Yee Shoon, Yu-FooYu-Foo Yee Shoon (1950-) 2014 * Government She was both one of the first women in the Parliament of Singapore and the nation's first female mayor.
McNeice, Yuen PengYuen Peng McNeice (1917-2012) 2015 Environment/Conservation Philanthropist and pioneering conservationist.
Za'ba, ZahrahZahrah Za'ba (1920-1988) 2019 Arts/culture/entertainment/media Writer and pioneer in Malay radio broadcasting.
Clarke Tessensohn, ZenaZena Clarke Tessensohn (1909-1996) 2018 Sports One of the 12 founders of the Girls Sports Club (GSC).
Abdullah, ZuraidahZuraidah Abdullah (1962-) 2014 Uniformed Professions First woman to become a Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police.

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