SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Six years after making history as Singapore’s first woman head of state, President Halimah Yacob left the highest office in the land with accolades of being a powerful symbol of unity for all Singaporeans.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): President Halimah Yacob said her goodbyes to members of the Istana staff on Wednesday (Sept 12) morning, the day her six-year term ends.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): In the final hours of her presidency, Halimah Yacob said she was humbled that the people of Singapore had placed their trust and faith in her as their president.
Outgoing President Halimah Yacob of Singapore has extended her best wishes to President-elect Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who will be sworn in as the country s ninth president. Shanmugaratnam, an economist, won 70.4% of the votes in the recent election. Halimah, Singapore s first female president, expressed gratitude for the trust and support she received during her term.