The prime minister adds he has every confidence Mr Tharman will carry out duties 'with distinction' Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans have chosen Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam to be their next president by a “decisive margin”, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said early on Saturday morning after the former senior minister won 70.4 per cent of the vote.
The Prime Minister added in a statement that he called Mr Tharman to congratulate him on his win and to assure him of his Government’s full cooperation.As head of state, Mr Tharman will represent Singapore at home and abroad, and exercise custodial powers, including over the reserves and key appointments, PM Lee said.
“In this election, both voters and candidates have shown a greater understanding of the roles and duties of the president, which bodes well for Singapore.” “He must exercise his custodial powers under the Constitution wisely, bringing to bear his experience and independent judgment.”
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