 In 1977, Minister of Law, Environment, Science and Technology, Mr E. W. Barker, congratulating him on his re-election to yet another term as Speaker, said that if not for Dr. Yeoh's commitment to surgery, he "could with ease and distinction occupy one of the front benches on this side of the House".As Speaker of the House, Dr Yeoh's residence was The Command House.In 1977, he also became the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization's (AIPO) first president.