THE Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO), the
umbrella body for women's groups here, has inducted two female
politicians to their Wall of Fame.
Cabinet Minister Lim Hwee Hua and Minister of State for
Community Development, Youth and Sports Yu-Foo Yee Shoon were
honoured last night for being pioneers in the public service.
Mrs Lim, 51, is the first woman to become a full Cabinet
minister, while Mrs Yu-Foo, 60, was the first woman to become a
mayor here.
They are among only nine women inducted to the Wall of Fame,
launched in 2005 to recognise women who have improved the lives of
other women here.
The accolades were part of the celebrations at the SCWO's 30th
anniversary fund-raising dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel last night.
It was attended by 450 guests, including its patron, Mrs S R
Nathan, who was guest of honour.
Council president Ann Tan, 47, told The Straits Times that the
two women were chosen to be 'living examples of what women can be,
and what they can do for other women in Singapore'.
-- ST