SINGAPORE: Halimah Yacob is now Singapore's president-elect, after submitting her paperwork for the presidential election on Wednesday. "As Madam Halimah Yacob is the only candidate, I declare Madam Halimah Yacob as the candidate elected to the Office of President of the Republic of Singapore," he said. Addressing her supporters and all Singaporeans in a short speech, Halimah said: "Although this is a reserved election, I am not a reserved president. Singapore's president Halimah Yacob greeting supporters at the People's Association HQ.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG. Banners were also unfurled with messages congratulating "President Halimah Yacob", though she will be sworn in as Singapore's eighth president on Thursday.

Source: The Star September 13, 2017 05:03 UTC