Singapore's President (2024): Tharman Shanmugaratnam

As of September 2024, the President of Singapore is Tharman Shanmugaratnam, inaugurated September 14, 2023.

Background

• Predecessor: Halimah Yacob (2017–2023) – first female president.
• Election: 2023 presidential election – Tharman won 70.4% in uncontested race (sole eligible candidate).
• Prior roles: Deputy PM (2011–2019), Finance Minister (2007–2015), Education Minister, IMF/Monetary Authority of Singapore chair.
• Distinction: First non-Chinese president (Tamil heritage); widely respected technocrat-statesman.

Role

• Ceremonial head of state.
• Custodial powers: reserves, key appointments, anti-corruption vetoes, detention orders.
• Elected 6-year term (since 1991 Constitution amendment).

For latest updates: istana.gov.sg (Official Office of the President).