Chief Justice, former head of Council of Presidential Advisers receive top National Day honours
A total of 7,491 people are receiving National Day awards in 2026.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo have been bestowed with Singapore's highest civilian honour, the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), at this year's National Day Awards. Menon, 62, and Teo, 79, were among 7,491 individuals receiving National Day honours. Menon, who stepped down as head of the judiciary in February 2027 after 14 years, modernised the administration of justice, strengthened court foundations and reinforced public confidence in the rule of law.
He spearheaded therapeutic justice approaches in family and youth courts and established the Singapore Judicial College for judicial education. Teo, who retired in 2018 after five decades in public service, broadened the diversity of the Public Service Commission by bringing in members from varied backgrounds. Teo highlighted the pivotal role of the Government's commitment to the rule of law, which has been a defining feature of Singapore's governance since independence.
The next highest honour was the Distinguished Service Order, awarded to five individuals for their contributions in various sectors.
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