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76:, a selection committee panel made up of high-level government officials would receive nominations of foreigners who have rendered extensive and valuable services to Singapore and its people, or who have made a significant impact in the areas of business, science and technology, information communications, education, health, arts and culture, sports, tourism, community services or security. The final selections are then endorsed by the 1576: 1588: 674: 644: 783: 1561: 890: 68:
The privileges for the award recipients include the right to live and work in Singapore for themselves as well as their immediate dependent family members and to purchase property if they decide to stay in Singapore.
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Shing Huei, Peh (29 December 2005). "Two global talents to get Honorary Citizen Award; they will be honoured for contributions to S'pore's R&D and electronics sectors".
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to foreigners since 2003, to recognise and acknowledge the contributions of foreigners who have contributed extensively and significantly to Singapore and its people.
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contributions to Singapore's higher education, science and technology landscape as well as energy policy since 1997
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The award does not equate to citizenship. Therefore, atypical rights and duties of Singapore citizens, such as
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pivotal role in shaping the growth of the maritime industry and in promoting maritime education and research
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contributions to Singapore's economic development, and the growth of biomedical sciences industry
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contributions to developing Singapore into a vibrant and well-known research and development hub
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contributions in positioning Singapore as a compelling global hub for business and investment
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Chairman of the supervisory board of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company (Shell) (1992-2002)
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leadership in building up translational and clinical research infrastructure in Singapore
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contributions to the development of Singapore as an international biomedical sciences hub
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was first introduced in 2003, it is the highest national honour for foreigners. The title
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Co-chairman of A*STAR's Science & Technology Advisory Committee (STAC)
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As of 2019, there are 21 recipients being conferred with the title.
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contributions in establishing Singapore as a microelectronics hub
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Executive Chairman of the National Medical Research Council, MOH
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Chairman of the Science and Engineering Research Council at the
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contribution to the growth of high-tech sectors in Singapore
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former chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK)
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contributions in establishing Singapore as a biomedical hub
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Other existing national awards for foreigners includes the
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Chairman, Biomedical Research Council, A*STAR (2009–2017)
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Scientific Advisor to Ministers / Senior Fellow, A*STAR
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Advisor, National Research Foundation (2012 – Present)
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Title of honor conferred by the Government of Singapore
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contributions to engineering research and development
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contributions to the growth of the chemicals industry
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contributions to the development of Singapore economy
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President & Chief Executive, STMicroelectronics
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Index

Government of Singapore
Public Service Star
Public Service Medal
voting rights
National Service
Ministry of Manpower
Cabinet of Singapore
President of Singapore
Istana
Sydney Brenner
United Kingdom
Pasquale Pistorio
Italy
Richard B. Sykes
United Kingdom
Lodewijk Christiaan van Wachem
Netherlands
Tsutomu Kanai
Hitachi, Ltd.
Japan
Robert A. Brown
Boston University
United States
Lee Raymond
ExxonMobil
United States
Heinrich von Pierer
Siemens AG
Germany
Ratan Tata

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