President of Singapore

The President of Singapore is the head of state. In parliamentary systems like the Westminster system, which Singapore employs, the prime minister is the head of the government while the position of President is largely ceremonial. Before 1993, the President was elected by the unicameral Parliament, with executive power remaining with the Prime Minister. The President's flag is a banner of the country's coat of arms. The President is a constitutional head of state, with duties similar to those of the British monarch, although constitutional changes have given the holder of the office new reserve powers. The President's official residence is called the Istana. Although the president should be elected by universal suffrage, the People's Action Party of Singapore which holds political power in Singapore and is headed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has disqualified all contenders except one from running for office.

Presidential portrait gallery

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Image:Yusof bin Ishak.jpg|Encik Yusof bin Ishak

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Image:Benjamin H Sheares.jpg|Benjamin Henry Sheares

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Image:C V Devan Nair.jpg|C.V. Devan Nair

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Image:Wee Kim Wee.jpg|Wee Kim Wee

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Image:Ong.jpg|Ong Teng Cheong

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Image:SR Nathan.jpg|Sellapan Ramanathan

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