Former president Halimah Jacob joins SIAS as new chief patron

She will replace fellow former president Tony Tan.

Securities Investors Association (Singapore) SIAS has appointed former president Halimah Jacob as its chief patron.

Halimah will succeed fellow former president Tony Tan.

Tan served as SIAS chief patron from 12 October 2017 to 2 July 2024.

“Throughout her service to the nation first as a Unionist, Member of Parliament, then as a political office holder, and later as President, Mdm Halimah has forged a reputation as a people’s person and as a people’s President, always taking an interest in every individual, no matter their background, and most especially the disadvantaged,” SIAS CEO David Gerald wrote.

“This very closely resonates with SIAS’s mission to advance and protect the interests of small investors and the creation of a level playing field for everyone,” Gerald added.

Apart from Halimah, SIAS also welcomed Sherman Kwek as a patron.

Kwek is the CEO of City Developments Limited (CDL).

“Mr Kwek serves on various committees and boards such as the Go East Committee, FutureChina Committee and the Board of Trustees of the Chinese Development Assistance Council. He is also chairman of SingHealth’s Property Committee and a member of MOH Holdings’ (MOHH) Healthcare Infrastructure and Planning Committee,” Gerald wrote.