Original sentence: In August 2014, Yong Yong was one of 9 individuals selected out of 36 candidates by a parliamentary committee to take on the role of Nominated Members of Parliament in Singapore.In recognition of her dedication and continued efforts in the public and social services sectors, Yong Yong was awarded the President’s Social Service Award (Individual Category) in 2011, and the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) in 2013 by the President of the Republic of Singapore.She is the first wheelchair user who has a seat in Singapore Parliament.Yong Yong has been the President of the Society of the Physically Disabled (“SPD”), a non-governmental organization focusing on disability welfare that manages more than 4,600 clients and 3,000 volunteers, since 2008.Yong Yong has served since 1995 as the legal advisor and company secretary of Very Special Arts Ltd, a charity organization launched in September 1993 to provide persons with disabilities with opportunities to access the arts for rehabilitation and social integration.Yong Yong is a corporate lawyer in Singapore and an accredited FICS Specialist with the International Compliance Association
Edited sentence: Further, Yong Yong has served since 1995 as the legal advisor and company secretary of Very Special Arts Ltd, a charity organization launched in September 1993 to provide persons with disabilities with opportunities to access the arts for rehabilitation and social integration.In August 2014, Yong Yong was part of 9 individuals selected out of 36 candidates by a parliamentary committee to take on the role of Nominated Members of Parliament in Singapore.In recognition of her dedication and continued efforts in the public and social services sectors, Yong Yong was awarded the coveted President’s Social Service Award (Individual Category) in 2011, and the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) in 2013 by the President of the Republic of Singapore.She has been the President of the Society of the Physically Disabled (“SPD”), a non-governmental organization focusing on disability welfare that manages more than 4,600 clients and 3,000 volunteers, since 2008.She made history as the first wheelchair user who has a seat in Singapore Parliament.Yong Yong is a familiar face in the social services sector.Yong Yong is an accomplished corporate lawyer in Singapore and an accredited FICS Specialist with the International Compliance Association