Chief Justice, former head of Council of Presidential Advisers receive top National Day honours

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo will receive the Republic's highest civilian honour, the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), for their years of service to the nation. Menon, who will step down as head of the judiciary in February 2027 after 14 years in the role, has been instrumental in modernising the administration of justice, strengthening the institutional foundations of the courts, and reinforcing public confidence in the rule of law.

Teo, who has served in various leadership roles in the public service for over five decades, including as permanent secretary for defence and permanent secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, received the honour in recognition of his decades of public service.

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