President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, in his first speech, swore that he would be “scrupulous and independent” in making judgements on Singapore’s reserves.
In her last remarks as head of state, Madam Halimah Yacob said it was her privilege to be the voice of Singaporeans and that she was "most grateful" for the chance to empower other women.
"Your efforts to expand opportunities for all have made for a more united and inclusive Singapore, where all of us belong and everyone has a part to play,” said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the farewell reception for Mdm Halimah, Singapore's eighth and first female President.