Phyllis Eu Cheng Li | |
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Singapore Municipal Commission | |
In office 1949–1951 | |
City Council of Singapore | |
In office 1952–1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Chia Cheng Li 9 July 1914 |
Died | 7 July 2004 Singapore | (aged 89)
Nationality | Singapore |
Political party | Progressive Party |
Spouse | Robert Eu (m. 1935) |
Children | 3, including Bernice Eu[1] |
Alma mater | University of Sydney, Raffles College |
Phyllis Eu Cheng Li, née Chia (also known as Mrs. Robert Lee) was a city councilor that became the first woman to be elected into public office in Singapore. She joined the Municipal Commission in 1949 and was re-elected twice representing the Progressive Party. During her time in office she worked to strengthen consumer rights and to help involve women in politics. She was formally inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame in 2014 for her legacy.[2]