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Yu-Foo Yee Shoon was born on 17 February, 1950 in Colony of Singapore, British Malaya, is a Singaporean politician. Discover Yu-Foo Yee Shoon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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17 February, 1950 |
| Birthday |
17 February |
| Birthplace |
Colony of Singapore, British Malaya |
| Nationality |
Singapore
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Yu-Foo Yee Shoon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Yu-Foo Yee Shoon height not available right now. We will update Yu-Foo Yee Shoon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Yu-Foo Yee Shoon's Husband?
Her husband is Yu Lee Wu
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Yu Lee Wu |
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3 |
Yu-Foo Yee Shoon Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yu-Foo Yee Shoon worth at the age of 74 years old? Yu-Foo Yee Shoon’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Singapore. We have estimated Yu-Foo Yee Shoon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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politician |
Yu-Foo Yee Shoon Social Network
Timeline
Her father, Foo Tuck Sun, was a Hainanese immigrant who served as principal of Pei Chun Public School from the 1940s until his retirement in 1971, and her maiden name is Fu.
She is married to Yu Lee Wu, an engineering lecturer.
The couple have three children.
Yu-Foo Yee Shoon (born 17 February 1950) is a former Singaporean politician.
Yu-Foo was born in Singapore in 1950.
Yu-Foo attended Nanyang Girls' High School from 1962 to 1967, and graduated from Nanyang University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Commerce.
A member of the country's governing People's Action Party (PAP), she served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1984 to 2011.
Her political appointments included Mayor of South West District of Singapore and Minister of State at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
Yu-Foo was first elected to Parliament in the 1984 general election.
She was then one of only three female Members of Parliament at the time (and she went on to become one of the longest serving women politicians in Singapore).
Named "Woman of the Year" in 1995 by Her World magazine, Yu-Foo was awarded the Rochdale Medal by the Singapore National Co-operative Federation in 1997.
In 1996, she completed a Master of Business at the Nanyang Technological Institute.
In June 1999, Yu-Foo was appointed Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Community Development and Sports (MCDS).
In November 2001, Yu-Foo was appointed Mayor of the Bukit Timah Community Development Council (CDC), which subsequently expanded to become the South West CDC.
With her appointment, she became the first woman Mayor in Singapore.
In August 2004, Yu-Foo was appointed Minister of State at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS).
In 2005, she received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Nanyang Technological University.
In May 2008, she was conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education by Wheelock College, Boston, USA.
The Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) inducted her to its Wall of Fame in 2009.
At the 2011 general election, Yu-Foo retired from politics after serving six terms in Parliament.
She was succeeded as Minister of State at the MCYS by Halimah Yacob on 21 May 2011.
Yu-Foo started her career as a Senior Industrial Relations Officer with the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) soon after graduating from university.
Over the years, she has been Chairman, Vice-President, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General of the NTUC.
Her other appointments have included:
She has also served as a board member of several statutory boards, co-operatives and listed companies such as:
