Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, former CPA chairman Eddie Teo receive Singapore's highest civilian honour
The two are among 7,491 people recognised in this year's National Day Awards, including 6,624 civilian recipients and 867 military personnel.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo were honored with Singapore's highest civilian award, the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), or Darjah Utama Temasek, on August 9, 2023. This distinction, established in 1962, recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to Singapore.
Menon, who is set to retire in February 2027 after more than 14 years of service, oversaw major reforms to strengthen the courts, including leading digital transformation and establishing new divisions. Teo, a former Public Service Commissioner and High Commissioner to Australia, served a total of 56 years in the Singapore Public Service before his retirement in June 2026.
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