On 10 August 2026, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), conveyed a congratulatory letter to Hon. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Chair of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ), on the conferment of the Order of Temasek (With Distinction) at the 2026 National Day Awards of Singapore.
In his letter, H.E. Dr. Chem Widhya recognised Hon. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon’s distinguished service to Singapore and his longstanding commitment to advancing the rule of law and strengthening the judiciary. He also recalled the first engagement between AIPA and CACJ in March 2026, highlighting the complementary roles of the legislative and judicial pillars in promoting stability, good governance, and the rule of law across ASEAN.