Indian -origin politicians Halimah Yovob scripted history on January 14 2013 by becoming the first woman Speakers Parliament, replacing Michael palmer who was forced to quit over extra-marital affair. She assumed charge at the start of the sitting of the house .The 58 year old Halimah ,an Indiana origin Muslims ,resigned on January 13 2013 as minister of state ministery of social and family development .She filled the position VAceted by palmer ,former peoples action part MP who stepped down on December 12 2013 .Halimah east Nominated by prime Minister Lee Hsien Long to be elected as speaker ,Halimah ,a former labour lawyer ,is a member of Parliament from the ruling people s Action party (PAP)
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