SINGAPORE, Sept 14 — The outcome of the recent Presidential Election is “positive” for Singapore, as compared to before, race is now a “smaller factor” and Singaporeans...
SINGAPORE, Sept 14 — The outcome of the recent Presidential Election is “positive” for Singapore, as compared to before, race is now a “smaller factor” and Singaporeans have shown a greater understanding of the roles and duties of the President, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
PM Lee said that Mr Tharman's long and distinguished career in public service, including holding several key Cabinet appointments and being Member of Parliament for Jurong Group Representation Constituency for 22 years, has prepared him well for his presidential duties.Mr Lee noted that as Mr Tharman himself has said, “race is a factor in politics everywhere”.
“Singaporeans understood that they were choosing a President for the nation, and not electing the next government.Mr Lee noted that the President plays an important symbolic role in strengthening Singapore’s unity and cohesion and that Mr Tharman himself had said that intangible qualities such as people's ability to stand together in tough times and empathise with others are “critical to our nation’s future”.
Sports can be used to build a robust and resilient society, while a vibrant arts scene is a good avenue to celebrate and strengthen our multiculturalism, said Mr Lee. “You are the guardian of our nest egg, which we have painstakingly built up over decades... You have to ensure that the reserves are well protected, to be used only for important and exceptional purposes, especially in urgent crises,” said Mr Lee.
PM Lee also spoke about how he has no doubt Mr Tharman will represent Singapore as its “top diplomat” on the world stage with distinction.
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