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There have been nine presidents since Singapore gained independence in 1965. The term of president was previously 4 years, with it being extended to 6 years following the 1991 constitutional amendment. [12] Two presidents, Yusof and Benjamin Sheares, have died in office. [13] [14] Devan Nair was the first president to resign mid-term. [15] S. R.
Ahmad Mohamed Ibrahim (1916–1999): law professor; studied at St. John's College, Cambridge; won Municipal Commission Election as an independent; first Attorney-General of Singapore; Singapore's ambassador to Egypt; Professor of Legal Studies, University of Malaya (1969–1972); Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (1972–1983); Shaikh and the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Laws ...
Anwar Ibrahim, the 10th prime minister of Malaysia, has made 39 international trips to 31 nations during his premiership, which began on 24 November 2022. [1]Anwar and Indonesian President Joko Widodo at a press conference. 9 January 2023 Anwar with his wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail with US President Joe Biden with the first lady Jill Biden during APEC 2023
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Malay: Kementerian Ehwal Luar Negeri; Chinese: 新加坡外交部; Tamil: வெளியுறவு அமைச்சு) is in charge of the country's foreign relations, as well as handling matters and providing consular assistance related to overseas Singaporean citizens. It was established on ...
He and his wife, Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, arrived in a special aircraft at Changi Airport and were received at the VIP complex by Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan. [101] Former Prime Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong, used the word 'amazing' three times to describe Mahathir. [102] [103] 13: Vietnam Hanoi: 26–28 August
This is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by Lawrence Wong, the 4th Prime Minister of Singapore.. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took the office of Prime Minister of Singapore on 15 May 2024, made his first prime ministerial trip to meet with his counter-part Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah on 11 June 2024 at Bandar Seri Begawan. [1]
The list includes the names of recently elected or appointed heads of state and government who will take office on an appointed date, as presidents-elect and prime ministers–designate, and those leading a government-in-exile if internationally recognised.
The President of the Republic of Singapore [a] is the head of state of Singapore.The president represents the country in official diplomatic functions and possesses certain executive powers over the Government of Singapore, including the control of the national reserves and the ability to revoke and appoint public service appointments.