Tharman Shanmugaratnam will become Singapore's ninth President after he won the election with an overwhelming majority of 70.4 per cent of the vote.
In a statement early on Saturday , Mr Lee noted that Mr Tharman, who was Senior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, has a long and distinguished record of public service.
"I have every confidence that he will carry out his duties as President with distinction," Mr Lee said, adding that he has called Mr Tharman and assured him of his government's full cooperation.The Prime Minister noted that as head of state, Mr Tharman will represent Singapore at home and abroad, as well as exercise custodial powers, including over the reserves and key appointments.
"As head of state, the President has to be a unifying figure that all Singaporeans can look up to and identify with. He must exercise his custodial powers under the Constitution wisely, bringing to bear his experience and independent judgment," he added.Mr Lee also thanked the election officials for their hard work, as well as voters both in Singapore and overseas for doing their civic duty.
"Now that the election is over, let us come together again as Singaporeans, to tackle the challenges ahead and build a stronger and more united nation," said the Prime Minister.
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Presidential candidates Ng Kok Song, Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Tan Kin Lian cast their votesThe counting of the votes to determine Singapore's ninth President will begin once the 1,264 polling stations islandwide close at 8pm.
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Tharman Shanmugaratnam ahead with 70% of votes in sample count for Singapore's Presidential ElectionNg Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian are trailing with 16% and 14% respectively. Counting is still in progress.
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Tharman Shanmugaratnam 'truly humbled' by 70% vote share in sample count“I believe that the vote for me and what I stand for is a vote of confidence in Singapore... I will honour the trust that Singaporeans have placed in me and respect all Singaporeans including those who did not vote for me,' Mr Tharman said
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