[96][97] The allowance for the Istana's household expenses (Class III) is $2,762,308, an increase from $694,000. In other cases, he or she may consult the CPA if he or she wishes to but is not bound to do so. Singapore has a parliamentary system of government. In the case when the president is unable to perform their duties, their powers are temporarily transferred to the chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA). [21] As the president exercises this constitutional function in accordance with Cabinet's advice and not in their personal discretion except in certain circumstances,[22] in general he or she may not refuse to assent to bills that Parliament has validly passed. On five days each year, visitors are welcomed to explore the extensive and verdant grounds of the Istana, enjoy performances and participate in various organised activities. Upon his assumption of office, the president is required to take and subscribe in the presence of the chief justice or of another justice of the Supreme Court the Oath of Office, which states:[91]. [23] The president usually opens each Parliamentary session with an address drafted by the Cabinet setting out the Government's agenda for the session,[24] and may address Parliament and send messages to it. December 29, 2020 10:47 AM SINGAPORE – At the end of a very unusual and challenging year, with Covid-19 causing serious economic and social disruption, Singapore needs “all hands on deck” to overcome the crisis and build a better future for generations to come, President Halimah Yacob said in her New Year message on Tuesday […] [25], The president has been called "Singapore's No. Web development by Ripplewerkz. 22L(1)(a) to (c). The president must not be a member of any, The president must have for a period of not less than three years held office —, as the most senior executive of a company with an average of $500 million in, in any other similar or comparable position of seniority and responsibility in any other organisation or department of equivalent size or complexity in the. During her address, titled "Securing our future in a different world", President Halimah said that Singapore will face many major challenges in the upcoming years, under the shadow of the Covid-19 crisis. She is Singapore’s first ever female President, and the first Malay President in 47 years. Attend the two-day FAOPMA_Pest Summit Virtual Conference 2020. Nathan established the President's Challenge with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports and its statutory board, the National Council of Social Service. She said that debates on such sensitive matters can easily become polarised, but urged Singaporeans to work harder to listen to and under one another, as the government opens up "more areas for meaningful discussion". Here are 8 facts about Madam … [61] If the office of president becomes vacant before the incumbent's term expires, a poll for an election must be held within six months. If the chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers is not available, the speaker of the Parliament performs the duties of the president. Halimah Yacob is the first female president of Singapore who is currently serving since 2017. [26] Ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to Singapore present their credentials to the president, and the president is called upon by visiting foreign leaders. The privy purse was reduced from $4,267,500 after the president accepted the Ministerial Salaries Review Committee's recommendations on the matter. The government will continue to support businesses, especially SMEs, with cash flow and credit, so they can stay afloat and hold on to their workers. [38], The term of office of the first elected president, Ong Teng Cheong (1993–1999), was marked by differences between him and the Government concerning the extent of his discretionary fiscal powers. Constitution, Art. Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Sunday a cable of Congratulations to HE President of the Republic of Singapore Halimah Yacob on the occasion of her country's National Day. [83], Polling day is a public holiday,[84] and voting is compulsory. [18] The President only exercises limited powers in their personal discretion[19] to block attempts by the government of the day to draw down past reserves it did not accumulate, to approve changes to key appointments, and to exercise oversight over the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and decisions of the Executive under the Internal Security Act[5] and the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act. Parliamentary Elections Act, 2007 Rev. August 24, 2020, 08:28 PM. In 2016, further amendments were passed providing for "reserved elections" for a particular ethnic community, if that community has not provided a president in the past five presidential terms. Constitution, Arts. Cap. President Halimah Yacob will make a State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia from 3 to 6 February 2020, at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The president is nominally vested with executive authority, but in practice that authority is exercised by the Cabinet led by the prime minister of Singapore. [26], The powers of the president of Singapore are divided into those which the president may exercise in their own discretion, and those their must exercise in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet of Singapore or of a minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet. [89] After all counts, and recounts if any, have been completed, the returning officer ascertains whether the total number of electors registered to vote overseas is less than the difference between the number of votes for the two candidates with the highest number of votes. By Reuters Staff. The current situation is especially challenging for Singapore, given how much we rely on trading and doing business with the rest of the world. She said that the government and the opposition have roles to play to build trust in Singapore's public institutions and achieve good outcomes for Singapore. The sum was used to fund the Government's Resilience Package consisting of two schemes aimed at preserving jobs and businesses during the financial downturn.[41]. 24 February 2020 . If youâve ever wanted to shoot your shot at being an influencer, nowâs your chance. If you like what you read, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Telegram to get the latest updates. [39] Discussions culminated in the Government issuing a non-binding white paper entitled The Principles for Determining and Safeguarding the Accumulated Reserves of the Government and the Fifth Schedule Statutory Boards and Government Companies (1999). "Our Singaporean identity has been formed and strengthened not by excluding those who arrive later, but by successive arrivals adding to the richness of our society", she said. Virtual Edition of the 8th Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference , 18 – 20 November 2020. [55][56], In November 2016, further amendments provide for "reserved elections" for a particular racial group (Chinese, Malay and Indian/other minority) — if that community has not been represented for five presidential terms. This allowance is used to cover the maintenance of the Istana, vehicles, utilities and other supplies, as well as for ceremonies and celebrations. Constitution, Arts. It replaced the office of Yang di-Pertuan Negara, which had been created when Singapore attained self-government in 1959. Nathan to draw $4.9 billion from past financial reserves to meet current budget expenditure, the first time it had done so. [88] A candidate or his or her counting agent may ask the returning officer for a recount of votes if the difference between the number of votes for the candidate with the most votes and any other candidate's number of votes is 2% or less. Mongolia and the Republic of Singapore established diplomatic relations in 1970, thus, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The president of the Republic of Singapore is the country's head of state. Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world. "We want to keep our society open and socially mobile, and not allow it to stratify and ossify over time, " said President Halimah. [66] In particular, the PEC must be satisfied that the potential candidates are persons of integrity, good character and reputation;[49] and if they have not previously held certain key government offices or acted as chairman of the board of directors or CEO of a company incorporated or registered under the Companies Act with shareholders' equity of at least $500 million, that they held a position of comparable seniority and responsibility in the public or private sector that has given them experience and ability in administering and managing financial affairs. 22G. 19(2)(c) read with Art. [54] The PEC consists of the chairman of the Public Service Commission, who is also the chairman of the PEC,[67] the chairman of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and a member of the Presidential Council for Minority Rights. | In addition, the president contributes to the nation's external relations by undertaking overseas trips on Cabinet's advice. | [63], The procedure for elections is laid out in the Presidential Elections Act. SINGAPORE - At the end of a very unusual and challenging year, with Covid-19 causing serious economic and social disruption, Singapore needs "all …. About Nathan who served from 1999 to 2011 and the only living former president was Tony Tan Keng Yam who served from 2011 to 2017. The last Yang di-Pertuan Negara, Yusof Ishak, became the first president. They will also continue to help middle-aged workers by matching them to suitable jobs and SkillsFuture programmes. 45(2). However, despite largely keeping new infections under control, and keeping fatalities low, Singapore must continue to remain vigilant, in order to prevent a new wave of infections. The president can also examine the administration's enforcement of the Internal Security Act[5] and Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act,[6] and authorise corruption investigations (see below). [68] For the 2017 presidential election, the members of the PEC are Eddie Teo (chairman), Lim Soo Hoon, Chan Heng Chee, Po'ad Shaik Abu Bakar Mattar, Tay Yong Kwang, and Peter Seah. The president must not be subject to any of the following disqualifications: The president must be a person of integrity, good character and reputation. However, she also pointed out that Singapore's multiracialism is "still work in progress", and noted that each successive generation in Singapore will bring different life experiences and perspectives. Constitution, Arts. A person who wishes to run for the office of president has to fulfil stringent qualifications set out in the Constitution, which are as follows: The strictness of these qualifications led to the 1999, 2005, and 2017 elections being walkovers as only one candidate had qualified on nomination day. More information on the award recipients is in the Annex . [16] However, the Constitution vests "general direction and control of the Government" in the Cabinet. Copyright © 2020 Mothership. Beyond raising questions and criticisms of the government, the opposition should also propose policy alternatives to be scrutinised and debated in Parliament, she said. President Halimah also said that the opposition has its own part to play. In January 1991, the Constitution[4] was amended to provide for the popular election of the president, a major constitutional and political change in Singapore's history. Dec 29, 2020, 10:47 am SGT SINGAPORE - At the end of a very unusual and challenging year, with Covid-19 causing serious economic and social disruption, Singapore needs "all … Singapore's external environment has become less benign and predictable, and countries are fighting to meet their own needs. The office of President also becomes vacant if it is determined that the election of the President was void and no other person was duly elected as President, or if on the expiration of the incumbent's term the person declared elected as President fails to take office: Arts. President Halimah Yacob, in … President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga, who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, met Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, today. 19(7). He was not elected by the people in a vote, but became president by virtue of being the sole candidate deemed qualified by the Presidential Elections Committee. 21(5). MRS-S Executive Committee (2020-2022) President. Singaporeans can overcome challenges of 2020, emerge stronger: President Halimah. Each awardee received a trophy, a certificate signed by President and a $10,000 cash prize that can be used for their professional and personal development. All rights reserved. If so, the returning officer declares the candidate with the highest number of votes to be elected as President. He served as president from 1 September 1993 to 31 August 1999. If both are unavailable the presidential functions are performed by an individual appointed by the Parliament, The Parliament of Singapore is required to provide a civil list for the maintenance of the president,[93] and it does so by way of the Civil List and Gratuity Act. President Halimah said that Singapore's economy is facing its worst recession since independence, with the economy likely to shrink by 5 per cent to 7 per cent this year. | Constitution, Art. Singapore has seen over 50 years of major road projects, from the PIE to the North-South Corridor. He was re-elected on 17 August 2005; both his election came on walkovers without any opposing contestants. His first term of office was from 1 September 1999 to 31 August 2005. The president must be resident in Singapore at the date of their nomination for election, and must have been so resident for periods amounting in the aggregate to not less than ten years prior to that date. [64] The process begins when the prime minister issues a writ of election to the returning officer specifying the date and place of nomination day. PM Lee Hsien Loong's remarks on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore on 8 February 2020. Owing to personal problems, Nair stepped down in 1985 and was replaced by Wee Kim Wee, who served as president until 1993. Inspections have been carried out at the ferry terminal by Indonesian authorities. Constitution, Art. One significant change in Singapore's 14th Parliament is the designation of a Leader of the Opposition, which reflects the larger number of opposition MPs in Parliament. People’s Republic of China . 19(2)(d) read with Art. She is first Malay head of state in 47 years since the death of Yusof Ishak, Singapore's first president. [85] Voters must go to the polling stations assigned to them. [30] The president also possesses personal discretion to withhold assent to any bill in Parliament providing directly or indirectly for the direct or indirect variation, changing or increase in powers of the Central Provident Fund Board to invest moneys belonging to it;[31] and the borrowing of money, the giving of any guarantee or the raising of any loan by the Government if in the president's opinion the bill is likely to draw on reserves not accumulated by the Government during its current term of office. Constitution, Arts. [40] In 2009, the Government requested approval from President S.R. [75] Permits must be obtained to hold election meetings[76] and display posters and banners,[77] and a number of acts are unlawful, including bribery,[78] dissuading electors from voting,[79] making false statements about candidates,[80] treating[81] and undue influence. At the invitation of Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Halimah was the first Singaporean head of state to visit the Netherlandssi… She said that multiracialism will always be a core element of our Singaporean identity, and that everyone, "regardless of race, language or religion", must have an equal place in our society. Assuming a writ for a presidential election has not yet been issued before the vacation of office or, if it has been issued, has been, Constitution, Art. 45(2). Her address will set out the government's priorities and policies for its next term, the first time she delivered the address in a new term of government. Tim WHITE. The disqualification of a person under clauses (d) and (e) may be removed by the President and shall, if not so removed, cease at the end of five years beginning from the date on which the return mentioned in clause (d) was required to be lodged or, as the case may be, the date on which the person convicted as mentioned in clause (e) was released from custody or the date on which the fine mentioned in clause (1) (e) was imposed on such person: Constitution, Art. [33], The president is also empowered to approve changes to key civil service positions, such as the chief justice, the attorney-general, the chairman and members of the Public Service Commission, the chief of Defence Force and the commissioner of police. Last Saturday (25 July), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled his new Cabinet line-up and announced that the new Parliament session will convene on … MINISTRY OF HEALTH 21 JULY 2020 [1] The first president elected by popular vote was Ong Teng Cheong, who served from 1993 to 1999. Nathan was returned unopposed on Nomination Day in 1999 and 2005. Thus, a guarantee may only be given or a loan raised by the Government if the president concurs,[29] and his or her approval is also needed for budgets of specified statutory boards and Government companies that draw on their past reserves. Halimah is the only Singaporean in the top 50 of the 2021 edition of the ranking, and has been featured on the list since 2018, a year after becoming Singapore's first woman President. But on issues core to Singapore's survival and future, we must do our best to find common ground and build a broad consensus," she said. The Istana Open House 2020 is a chance for the general public to pay a visit to the residence of Singapore’s President. 44(2)(c). [65] Potential candidates must obtain certificates of eligibility from the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC), the function of which is to ensure that such persons have the necessary qualifications to be nominated as a candidate for the election. President Halimah also touched upon a key pillar of Singapore's society: meritocracy. JUROR 2020 Dr Hossein Rezai Jury Vice-Chair of Design Panel ... Singapore Dr. Rezai is an engineer, a design visionary and an educator. [74], During the election period, a candidate may not spend more than $600,000 or 30 cents for each person on the electoral register, whichever is greater. 32B(1) and (4). This will be President’s first State Visit to Indonesia, and will reaffirm the wide-ranging, substantive, and mutually-beneficial relationship between Singapore and Indonesia. [32] In addition, the president may withhold assent to any Supply Bill, Supplementary Supply Bill or Final Supply Bill for any financial year if in his or her opinion the estimates of revenue and expenditure, supplementary estimates or statement of excess are likely to lead to a drawing on past reserves. A. 2020 and the opening days of this year saw announcements of key extension of appointments of High Court Judges and reappointments of Senior Judges and International Judges: Justice Quentin Loh receiving the Christmas gift of an extension of appointment and concurrently appointed President of the Singapore International Commercial Court; In clause (f), "foreign country" does not include any part of the. After his death he was replaced by Benjamin Sheares, who served until his death in 1981, when he was succeeded by Chengara Veetil Devan Nair. She said that Singapore will resume air travel safely, in order to maintain Singapore's role as a global and regional hub, while fortifying the nation's resilience in critical areas such as food, healthcare and supply chain management, in order to develop new sources of growth. She acknowledged that this has become a major source of anxiety, and assured Singaporeans that these concerns "will be addressed". This was a result of transitional provisions in the Constitution of Singapore in 2017,[8] which were affirmed by the High Court following a legal challenge by presidential hopeful Tan Cheng Bock. The national constitution sets strict eligibility conditions for the presidency. SINGAPORE - An annual fund-raiser for the less fortunate, led by Singapore's President, will focus on helping people with disabilities in 2020. Ong Teng Cheong and Tony Tan Keng Yam were former Deputy Prime Minister before becoming the 5th and 7th president respectively. [69], In addition, candidates must obtain political donation certificates from the registrar of political donations stating that they have complied with the Political Donations Act,[70] and file their nomination papers with the returning officer on nomination day. B.V.R CHOWDARI. Constitution, Art. Singapore, 16 October 2020 – CapitaLand has been awarded ‘Organisation of Good’ at the President’s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2020 for its exemplary contribution to the community in Singapore during COVID-19.The award is the highest honour for giving to the community and is conferred by President Halimah Yacob. 20(1) to (3) and the 1st Sch. Speaking in Parliament on 10 March 2011, Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam explained that this sum was to cater for the salaries of an additional staff officer to support the work of the Council of Presidential Advisers, and a butler manager; and to meet higher variable staff salary payments due to the nation's strong economic growth. [99], Head of state of the Republic of Singapore, சிங்கப்பூர் குடியரசுத் தலைவர் Ciṅkappūr kuṭiyaracut talaivar, List of presidents of the Republic of Singapore. TEH HWEE HWEE REGISTRAR SUPREME COURT "We must do things that others cannot do, and do the things that others can do, even better," she said. Ed. Advertise with us During her speech, President Halimah spoke at length about the need to strengthen Singapore's shared sense of identity. President Halimah said that for Singapore to survive and thrive, we must stand out compared to other nations, emphasising that "Singapore is still a little red dot in an uncertain world". After he stepped down, Tony Tan won the 27 August 2011 presidential election by a narrow 0.34% margin. | Sri Lanka President. [60] The office falls vacant upon the expiry of the incumbent's term or if the president is for some reason unable to complete their term; for example, due to death, resignation, or removal from office for misconduct or mental or physical infirmity. [17] In most cases, the president is bound to exercise their powers in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or a minister acting under the Cabinet's general authority. The eighth and current president, Halimah Yacob, took office on 14 September 2017, becoming the first president elected as she was the sole eligible candidate under the new reform terms which took effect earlier that year. In previous years, this sum was used to cover various expenses such as the cost of replacing state cars and installing a new document repository. Although Singapore has thrived for decades under globalisation and a stable international order, "Covid-19 has reshuffled the deck", said President Halimah. ... FAOPMA Pest Summit 2020 Virtual Conference . Wee Kim Wee promoted sports and volunteerism; and Ong Teng Cheong culture and the arts, particularly music. Jason Fan Halimah made her first state visit as president to Brunei on 11 May 2018, where she witnessed the signing of a financial technology agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exchange information related to money laundering and terrorist financing between Singapore and Brunei. [59], The president holds office for a term of six years from the date on which they assume office. President Halimah said that given the magnitude of upcoming challenges, the government must expect to encounter more differences in views and interests among Singaporeans. Constitution, Arts. Your Excellency, On behalf of the people of Singapore, I offer my deepest condolences to the families which have lost loved ones to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau's powers of investigation derive from the Prevention of Corruption Act (. [72] If there is only one candidate nominated, he or she is declared to have been elected president. [71] A deposit must also be paid. 21(2)(h), 22I; MRHA, s. 12. Privacy policy. The President of the Republic of Singapore is the country's head of state. Woodlands had dinosaurs before it was cool. Deputy Director of Nursing, Singapore General Hospital 7. S.R. She emphasised the need to handle such differences constructively, in order to secure the safety and future of our nation. 11 of 2010) ("PEAA"). Singapore President. As a result of constitutional amendments passed in 1991, the presidency became a popularly elected office with certain custodial powers, particularly over government expenditure and key appointments to public offices. 44(2)(d). Dated this 17thday of December 2020. His Excellency Xi Jinping. [62] In other cases, an election can take place any time from three months before the expiry of the incumbent's term of office. 21(2)(e), 21(2)(f), 22B and 22D. [35] The president has certain powers of oversight over the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau[36] and decisions of the Executive under the Internal Security Act[37] and the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act. I, [name], having been elected President of the Republic of Singapore, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge my duties as such to the best of my ability without fear or favour, affection or ill-will, and without regard to any previous affiliation with any political party, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. The sixth president was S. R. Nathan. 1 Min Read. She stressed that Singapore must readjust its Covid-19 strategies as the situation develops, and prepare its healthcare system for a possible resurgence of cases. Cloud hosting by Vodien. 17(3); Presidential Elections Act (. 19(4), read with Art. President Halimah said that the interests of Singaporeans are always paramount, but at the same time, we cannot afford to turn away those who can contribute to Singapore. President Halimah said that Singapore's economy is facing its worst recession since independence, with the economy likely to shrink by 5 per cent … President Halimah Yacob delivered her opening address for the commencement of Singapore's 14th Parliament on Monday (Aug. 24), her second address to Parliament, after her first in 2018. We Are Hiring So, how much do you know about Singapore’s 8th President? President. It consists of Singapore Island and some 60 small islets. As of 2011, the endeavour had raised more than S$100 million for charities supporting disabled and needy people. Candidates or their polling agents may also affix their own seals to the ballot boxes. 22(3) and (4). Web design by Yu Sheng & Yu Siang. [95], The salaries for the president's personal staff (Class II) amount to $4,532,400. [87] The ballot boxes are then taken to counting centres to be opened and the ballots counted. THE recent cooling measures have "indeed weakened market sentiments and demand" by raising the barriers for entry for "all categories of buyers", said Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (Redas) president Augustine Tan at the group's annual mid-autumn festival lunch on Wednesday. 19(3)(c) and Art 19(4)(b). The election was won by Tony Tan Keng Yam with 745,693 (35.19%) of valid votes. [28], The Constitution confers on the president certain executive functions to block attempts by the government of the day to draw down past reserves that it did not accumulate. President Halimah Yacob's speech at the Inauguration of the 8th President of Singapore on 14 September 2017. 45. Wee Kim Wee was the first president to exercise custodial powers pursuant to the constitutional amendments of 1991. 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