SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
has elected Diana Chia Siew Fui as the new president of its top
decision-making body, the Central Committee.
She is the first woman to lead the NTUC as
president. Ms Chia is from the Healthcare Services Employees
Union.
Nearly 400 delegates voted during an election held
at the end of the National Delegates' Conference on Thursday.
The exercise is seen as a significant step in leadership renewal
for the NTUC.
The NTUC also conferred the President Emeritus title on its
immediate former president, Mr John De Payva.
The decision was taken at the first meeting of the newly-elected
Central Committee.
The NTUC added that given Mr De Payva's long and extensive
experience in the international labour movement, he would continue
to be a valuable contributor to NTUC's active presence in the
international arena.
Mr Lim Swee Say has been re-elected as NTUC Secretary-General while
Ms Nora Kang, Mr K Karthikeyan and Mr Edwin Lye have been elected
vice-presidents.
- CNA/ir