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Executive branch Singapore, in 35 editions.
The entry for Singapore published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 32 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 32
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- two deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- two deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President WEE Kim Wee (since 3 September 1985)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990);
- Deputy Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990);
- Deputy Prime Ministers ONG Teng Cheong (since 2 January 1985) and LEE Hsien Loong
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 31 August 1989 (next to be held NA August 1993); results - President WEE Kim Wee was reelected by Parliament without opposition
- Parliament:
- last held 31 August 1991 (next to be held 31 August 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (81 total) PAP 77, SDP 3, WP 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President WEE Kim Wee (since 3 September 1985)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Minister
LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Ministers ONG Teng
Cheong (since 2 January 1985) and LEE Hsien Loong
President:
last held 31 August 1989 (next to be held NA August 1993); results -
President WEE Kim Wee was reelected by Parliament without opposition
Parliament:
last held 31 August 1991 (next to be held 31 August 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (81 total) PAP 77, SDP 3, WP 1
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 31 August 1989 (next to be held NA August 1993); results - President WEE Kim Wee was reelected by Parliament without opposition
- Parliament:
- last held 31 August 1991 (next to be held 31 August 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (81 total) PAP 77, SDP 3, WP 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- two deputy prime ministers,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President WEE Kim Wee (since 3 September 1985)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990);
- Deputy Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990);
- Deputy Prime Minister ONG Teng Cheong (since 2 January 1985)
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State:
President WEE Kim Wee (since 3 September 1985)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Minister
LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Ministers ONG Teng
Cheong (since 2 January 1985) and LEE Hsien Loong
last held 31 August 1989 (next to be held NA August 1993); results -
President WEE Kim Wee was reelected by Parliament without opposition
Parliament:
last held 31 August 1991 (next to be held 31 August 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (81 total) PAP 77, SDP 3, WP 1
president, prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President WEE Kim Wee (since 3 September 1985)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Minister
LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Minister ONG Teng
Cheong (since 2 January 1985)
The entry for Singapore did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993);
- election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1997);
- results - ONG Teng Cheong was elected with 59% of the vote in the country's first popular election for president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990); Deputy Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president, responsible to parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993);
election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1997);
results - ONG Teng Cheong was elected with 59% of the vote in the
country's first popular election for president
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November
1990); Deputy Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president, responsible to
parliament
- chief of state:
- President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993) was elected for a six-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
- results - ONG Teng Cheong was elected with 59% of the vote in the country's first popular election for president
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995) were appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
chief of state: President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993); 1993)
was elected for a six-year term by popular vote; election last held
28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1997);1999); results - ONG Teng
Cheong was elected with 59% of the vote in the
popular election for president
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November1990); 1990) and Deputy Prime Minister Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November
1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995) were appointed by
the president
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president, responsible toparliament Parliament
- chief of state :
- President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's first popular election for president; percent of vote - ONG Teng Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
chief of state: state : President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)was elected for a six-year term by popular vote; election last heldhead of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November
28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999); results - ONG Teng
Cheong was elected with 59% of the vote in the country's first
popular election for president
1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November
1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995) were appointed bythe presidentcabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president, responsible to
elections : president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister
by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's
first popular election for president; percent of vote - ONG Teng
Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
- chief of state:
- President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's first popular election for president; percent of vote-ONG Teng Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
chief of state : state: President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November
1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November
1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliamentelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister
by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's
first popular election for president; percent of vote - ONG vote-ONG Teng
59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
- chief of state:
- President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's first popular election for president; percent of vote--ONG Teng Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
chief of state: President ONG Teng Cheong (since 1 September 1993)
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November
1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November
1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to
Parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
election last held 28 August 1993 (next to be held NA August 1999);
following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister
minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the
president
election results: ONG Teng Cheong elected president in the country's
first popular election for president; percent of vote-ONG vote--ONG Teng Cheong
Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held NA August 2005);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President ONG Teng Cheong Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1993) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;1993 1999 (next to be held NA August 1999);2005); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
election results: ONG Teng Cheong Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president in the country's unopposed
first popular election for president; percent of vote--ONG Teng
Cheong 59%, CHUA Kim Yeow 41%
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999) head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held NA August 2005);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Chok Tong GOH (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Hsien Loong LEE (since 28 November 1990) and Keng Yam Tony TAN (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held by August 2005);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong GOH (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers LEE Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Hsien Loong LEE (since 28 November 1990) and Tony TAN Keng Yam Tony TAN (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held NA by August 2005); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers Brig. Gen. (Ret.) LEE Hsien Loong (since 28 November 1990) and TAN Keng Yam Tony (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held by August 2005);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister GOH Chok Tong GOH (since 28 November 1990) and Deputy Prime Ministers Brig. Gen. (Ret.) LEE Hsien Loong LEE (since 28 November 1990) and TAN Keng Yam Tony TAN (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held by August 2005); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a six-year term;
- election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held by August 2005);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 28 November 1990) and 12 August 2004); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Brig. Gen. (Ret.) LEE Hsien Loong Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 28 November 1990) 12 August 2004) and Tony TAN Keng Yam Tony (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 28 August 1999 (next to be held by August 2005); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected president unopposed
- chief of state:
- President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president, responsible to Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- last appointed 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president, responsible to Parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 28 appointed 17 August 1999 2005 (next election to be held by August 2005); 2011); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN elected appointed president unopposed in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates
- chief of state:
- President S. R. NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S. R. NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- appointed by president, responsible to parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- last appointed 17 August 2005 - see note (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
chief of state: President Sellapan Rama (S. R.) S. R. NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S. R. NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 August 1995)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president, responsible to Parliament parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for six-year term; last appointed 17 August 2005 - see note (next election to be held by August 2011); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates candidates; scheduled election not held
- chief of state:
- President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
- cabinet:
- appointed by president, responsible to parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- appointed on 17 August 2005 - (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
chief of state: President S. R. S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S. R. S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
cabinet: appointed by president, responsible to parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for six-year term; last appointed on 17 August 2005 - see note (next election to be held by August 2011); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S. R.) (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
- chief of state:
- President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
- cabinet:
- appointed by president, responsible to parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- appointed on 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
chief of state: President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugan Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 12 August 2004) and WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
cabinet: appointed by president, responsible to parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for six-year term; appointed on 17 August 2005 - (next election to be held by August 2011); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results: Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
- chief of state:
- President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 1 April 2009);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Huan (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
- cabinet:
- appointed by president, responsible to parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- appointed on 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
chief of state:
President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note:
uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government:
Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 1 April 2009); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR Minister TEO Chee Huan (since 12 August 2004) 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
elections:
president elected by popular vote for six-year term; appointed on 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results:
Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
- chief of state:
- President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note: uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004);
- Senior Minister Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 1 April 2009);
- Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Huan (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
- cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- appointed on 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN was appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
chief of state:
President S R NATHAN (since 1 September 1999)
note:
uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government:
Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 1 April 2009); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Huan (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng (since 1 September 2005)
cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for six-year term; appointed on 17 August 2005 (next election to be held by August 2011); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results:
Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN was appointed president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held
- chief of state:
- President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 21 May 2011);
- Senior Minister HENG Chee How (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next election to be held by August 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
chief of state:
President S R NATHAN Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 1999) 2011)
note:
uses S R NATHAN but his full name and the one used in formal communications is Sellapan RAMANATHAN
head of government:
Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister GOH Chok Tong (since 12 August 2004); Senior Minister Shunmugam JAYAKUMAR (since 1 April 2009); Minister Mentor LEE Kuan Yew (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Huan Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister WONG Kan Seng THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 1 September 2005) 21 May 2011); Senior Minister HENG Chee How (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for six-year term; appointed election last held on 17 27 August 2005 2011 (next election to be held by August 2011); 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results:Sellapan Rama (S R) NATHAN was appointed Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in August 2005 after Presidential Elections Committee disqualified three other would-be candidates; scheduled election not held from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004);
- Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
chief of state:
President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 21 May 2011); Senior Minister HENG Chee How Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for six-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next election to be held by August 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results:
Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
- chief of state:
- President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for six-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by president
- election results:
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
chief of state:
President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet:
appointed by president, responsible to parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for six-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president
election results:
Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president from a field of four candidates with 35.2% of the votes cast
- chief of state:
- President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% ,
- TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%,
- TAN Jee Say (independent) 25% ,
- TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:president, the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to parliament Parliament
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for six-year a single 6-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results:president from a field president; percent of four candidates with vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% of the votes cast , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25% , TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% ,
- TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%,
- TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%,
- TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
chief of state: President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25% , 25%, TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President Halimah YACOB (since 14 September 2017);
- note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017;
- YACOB is Singapore's first female president;
- the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until YACOB was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term;
- election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held on 23 September 2017);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Halimah YACOB was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate;
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
chief of state: President Tony TAN Keng Yam Halimah YACOB (since 1 14 September 2011) 2017); note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017; YACOB is Singapore's first female president; the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until YACOB was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August on 23 September 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Halimah YACOB was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president; president in the previous contested election; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (PP) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017);
- note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017;
- HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president;
- the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term;
- election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate;
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President Halimah YACOB HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017); note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017; YACOB HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president; the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until YACOB HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 13 September 2017 (next to be held on 23 September 2017); in 2023); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: Halimah YACOB HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election; election on 27 August 2011; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (PP) (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017);
- note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017;
- HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president;
- the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits);
- election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate;
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017); note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017; HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president; the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Ministers TEO Chee Hean HENG Swee Keat (since 1 April 2009) and Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011) 2019) (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a single 6-year term; fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits); election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017);
- note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017;
- HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president;
- the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004, reelected 10 July 2020); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits);
- election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate;
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017); note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017; HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president; the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); 2004, reelected 10 July 2020); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits); election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004, reelected 10 July 2020); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits);
- election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate;
- Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017); note - President TAN's term ended on 31 August 2017; HALIMAH is Singapore's first female president; the head of the Council of Presidential Advisors, J.Y. PILLAY, served as acting president until HALIMAH was sworn in as president on 14 September 2017 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004, reelected 10 July 2020); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years (there are no term limits); election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6 years (there are no term limits);
- election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023);
- following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
- 2011 : Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2%, TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President HALIMAH Yacob (since 14 September 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004, reelected 10 July 2020); Deputy Prime Ministers HENG Swee Keat (since 1 May 2019) (2019) 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed term of 6-years 6 years (there are no term limits); election last held on 13 September 2017 (next to be held in 2023); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: 2017 : HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate; candidate
2011 : Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president in the previous contested election on 27 August 2011; president; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2% , 35.2%, TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 1 September 2023;
- next to be held in 2029);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president;
- percent of vote - THARMAN (independent) 70.4%, Ng Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, Tan Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%;
- turnout is 93.4%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
- 2011 : Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president;
- percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2%, TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
chief of state: President HALIMAH Yacob THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2017) 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a fixed 6-year term of 6 years (there are no (no term limits); election last held on 13 1 September 2017 (next 2023; next to be held in 2023); 2029); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results: 2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president; percent of vote - THARMAN (independent) 70.4%, Ng Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, Tan Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%; turnout is 93.4%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob was declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
2011 : Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2%, TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence WONG (since 15 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 1 September 2023 (next to be held in 2029);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by the president;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president;
- percent of vote - THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (independent) 70.4%, NG Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
chief of state: President THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong Lawrence WONG (since 12 August 2004) 15 May 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits); election last held on 1 September 2023; next 2023 (next to be held in 2029); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed prime minister by the president; deputy prime ministers appointed by the president
election results:
2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president; percent of vote - THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (independent) 70.4%, Ng NG Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, Tan TAN Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%; turnout is 93.4% 13.9%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
2011 : Tony TAN Keng Yam elected president; percent of vote - Tony TAN Keng Yam (independent) 35.2%, TAN Cheng Bock (independent) 34.9%, TAN Jee Say (independent) 25%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 4.9%
- chief of state:
- President THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence WONG (since 15 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; responsible to Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by simple-majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits);
- following legislative elections, the president appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister;
- deputy prime ministers also appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 1 September 2023
- election results:
- 2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president;
- percent of vote - THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (independent) 70.4%, NG Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (since 14 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Lawrence WONG (since 15 May 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister; Cabinet responsible to Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits); election last held on 1 September 2023 (next to be held in 2029); following legislative elections, the president appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed as prime minister by the president; minister; deputy prime ministers also appointed by the president
most recent election date: 1 September 2023
election results:
2023: THARMAN Shanmugaratnam elected president; percent of vote - THARMAN Shanmugaratnam (independent) 70.4%, NG Kok Song (independent) 15.7%, TAN Kin Lian (independent) 13.9%
2017 : HALIMAH Yacob declared president on 13 September 2017, being the only eligible candidate
expected date of next election: 2029
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