Tag: Tharman Shanmugaratnam

The Singaporean presidential election took place on September 1st, with veteran politician and statesman Tharman Shanmugaratnam emerging victorious with 70.4% of the votes. Although largely ceremonial, the presidency retains some constitutional powers over state budgets. The election, however, is important for understanding the wider context of Singapore’s unique political system, including the ties between the… Continue reading Singaporean presidential election as a litmus test for the nation’s ruling establishment