PM Lee also pledged his government’s full support and cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam is officially Singapore’s ninth president, having been sworn in about two weeks after his resounding win at the polls.
Madam Halimah Yacob, accompanied by PM Lee Hsien Loong, inspecting the line-of-honour before departing the Istana on Sept 14. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE“This was a vote of confidence in Singapore’s future, a future where we all progress together and deepen our solidarity as Singaporeans,” he said.“It will make us a better society, and add to our ballast as we face a more turbulent world.”
He added that he will “be scrupulous and independent in making judgments that involve the use of the ‘second key’ on our reserves”. To this, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his speech that he looks forward to Mr Tharman’s support in the sports and the arts, which will help Singapore become a rich and rounded society.
PM Lee added that Mr Tharman’s experience in public service has prepared him well for his new responsibilities.his 22 years of service as an MP for Jurong GRC. PM Lee said he has no doubt that Mr Tharman, having held high-level appointments in international organisations and blue-ribbon advisory panels, will fulfil this role with distinction.
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