Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, former CPA chairman Eddie Teo receive Singapore's highest civilian honour
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo have been awarded Singapore's highest civilian honour, the Order of Temasek (With Distinction). They are among 7,491 recipients recognized in the 2026 National Day Awards for their significant contributions to the nation.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the highest levels of public service and judicial leadership in Singapore, reflecting the state's appreciation for institutional stability.
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 chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Eddie Teo. (Photos: Singapore Courts, Mr Eddie Teo)
Renee Kuek 09 Aug 2026 06:01AM (Updated: 09 Aug 2026 11:02AM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) Eddie Teo were conferred Singapore’s highest civilian honour on Sunday (Aug 9).
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