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