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Singapore Law Watch
01-07-2025
- Singapore Law Watch
‘Trailblazer' and ‘role model', ex-NUS law dean Thio Su Mien dies at 86
'Trailblazer' and 'role model', ex-NUS law dean Thio Su Mien dies at 86 Source: Business Times Article Date: 01 Jul 2025 Author: Renald Yeo & Tessa Oh Dr Thio Su Mien was the first Singaporean woman – and the youngest person – to head the NUS Faculty of Law, serving as dean from 1968 to 1971. Thio Su Mien, a pioneering legal academic and practitioner who served as dean of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law and co-founded TSMP Law Corporation, died on Monday (Jun 30) morning. She was 86. Dr Thio had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in May. Law Minister Edwin Tong paid tribute to her in a Facebook post: 'I am saddened by the passing of Dr Thio Su Mien, a respected figure in our legal profession. 'Dr Thio was a trailblazer who set the highest standard for excellence, integrity and dedication to the profession throughout her career.' She was also a 'role model', he added, noting that she was the first Singaporean woman – and the youngest person – to head the NUS Faculty of Law, serving as dean from 1968 to 1971. After leaving academia, she moved into corporate law. She became managing partner at Big Four law firm Drew & Napier. In 1998, at the age of 60, when many would have been considering retirement, she co-founded TSMP with Tan Bee Lian. Dr Thio proved that 'both women and men can excel and contribute immensely and on equal terms in the legal field and to society at large and beyond', said Tong. Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam also paid tribute, calling her a 'highly accomplished, highly regarded corporate lawyer' in an Instagram post. 'Dr Thio's passing is a sad day for the profession,' he said. Andrew Simester, dean of the NUS Faculty of Law, described Dr Thio as 'a remarkable leader who played a key role in shaping the course of legal education in Singapore'. 'As the first woman and the youngest to lead the law school as dean, Dr Thio left an indelible mark on the faculty and generations of students that she inspired,' said Prof Simester. Survived by three children Dr Thio acted as a 'feminist mentor' to a Christian faction which attempted a leadership takeover of the Association of Women for Action and Research in 2009. The group was later ousted by a no-confidence vote. She was married to Thio Gim Hock, the former chief executive officer of real estate firm OUE. Thio, who represented Singapore in water polo in the 1956 Olympic Games, died in 2020 at the age of 82. Dr Thio is survived by three children: Thio Shen Yi, senior counsel and joint managing partner of TSMP; NUS law professor Thio Li-ann; and Thio Chi-ann, a homemaker. Thio Shen Yi said: 'I never appreciated how much of a trailblazer mum was when I was growing up. I thought it was normal. But she crashed past glass ceilings, was strong and assertive without losing femininity, yet in all things, her moral and ethical compass was front and centre.' Source: The Business Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. Print
Business Times
30-06-2025
- Business Times
‘Trailblazer' and ‘role model', ex-NUS law dean Thio Su Mien dies at 86
[SINGAPORE] Thio Su Mien, a pioneering legal academic and practitioner who served as dean of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law and co-founded TSMP Law Corporation, died on Monday (Jun 30) morning. She was 86. Dr Thio had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in May. Law Minister Edwin Tong paid tribute to her in a Facebook post: 'I am saddened by the passing of Dr Thio Su Mien, a respected figure in our legal profession. 'Dr Thio was a trailblazer who set the highest standard for excellence, integrity and dedication to the profession throughout her career.' She was also a 'role model', he added, noting that she was the first Singaporean woman – and the youngest person – to head the NUS Faculty of Law, serving as dean from 1968 to 1971. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up After leaving academia, she moved into corporate law. She became managing partner at Big Four law firm Drew & Napier. In 1998, at the age of 60, when many would have been considering retirement, she co-founded TSMP with Tan Bee Lian. Dr Thio proved that 'both women and men can excel and contribute immensely and on equal terms in the legal field and to society at large and beyond', said Tong. Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam also paid tribute, calling her a 'highly accomplished, highly regarded corporate lawyer' in an Instagram post. 'Dr Thio's passing is a sad day for the profession,' he said. Andrew Simester, dean of the NUS Faculty of Law, described Dr Thio as 'a remarkable leader who played a key role in shaping the course of legal education in Singapore'. 'As the first woman and the youngest to lead the law school as dean, Dr Thio left an indelible mark on the faculty and generations of students that she inspired,' said Prof Simester. Survived by three children Dr Thio acted as a 'feminist mentor' to a Christian faction which attempted a leadership takeover of the Association of Women for Action and Research in 2009. The group was later ousted by a no-confidence vote. She was married to Thio Gim Hock, the former chief executive officer of real estate firm OUE. Thio, who represented Singapore in water polo in the 1956 Olympic Games, died in 2020 at the age of 82. Dr Thio is survived by three children: Thio Shen Yi, Senior Counsel and joint managing partner of TSMP; NUS law professor Thio Li-ann; and Thio Chi-ann, a homemaker. Thio Shen Yi said: 'I never appreciated how much of a trailblazer mum was when I was growing up. I thought it was normal. But she crashed past glass ceilings, was strong and assertive without losing femininity, yet in all things, her moral and ethical compass was front and centre.' Additional reporting by Tessa Oh
BBC News
19-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Sweeney wants more non-sport events at Twickenham
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says it would be "very difficult" to remain at Twickenham and "justify" significant investment for improvement unless it can increase the number of non-sporting events at Allianz on the Business of Sport podcast,, external he pointed out other venues - such as Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - are able to bring in extra revenue by hosting many more non-sporting events such as said: "Part of the renovation of the stadium from 2027 means we are in a discussion with Richmond Council about the ability to stage more non-rugby events. For us, it's three and we're only allowed one on a Friday."We've had the Rolling Stones. We could have had Beyonce but she wanted three nights and we are only allowed two nights consecutively, and we've got a restriction on capacity of 55,000. "We're having a conversation now [with the council] and saying that if we are going to invest £600m into the Allianz - and that's going to bring X amount of revenue, we have got the study to show how much economic value it contributes to the borough - you are going to have to work with us in terms of an increase in the number of events we can stage in order to monetise the stadium."There are plenty of places that would like to have us there. Birmingham and Milton Keynes would love to have us there."Asked if the RFU could move if the council were not willing to increase the number of non-sporting events from three, he added: "It would be a tough call for us. It would be very difficult."I don't know how we would justify the investment in the stadium if we can't get the increase in the event licences."BBC Sport has approached Richmond Council and the RFU for February 2024 it was reported the RFU had considered selling Twickenham and buying a 50% share in Wembley, according to a document seen by the Twickenham Stadium Masterplan Programme (TSMP) revealed the RFU board discussed the proposal but no formal approach was made to the Football Association (FA).Instead, it chose to focus on redeveloping Twickenham, which has been England's home ground since was renamed as Allianz Stadium last year as part of a new sponsorship agreement.
