The president of Singapore, officially the president of the Republic of Singapore, is the head of state of Singapore. The president represents Singapore in official diplomatic functions and possesses some executive powers over the government of Singapore, including control of the national reserves and the ability to veto and revoke public service appointments. After Singapore achieved self-governance from British rule in 1959, the ceremonial office of the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (lit. "Lord of the State") was created. The office was later transformed into that of the presidency after Singapore's independence in 1965. The initial role of the president was largely ceremonial and symbolic, carrying with it limited executive power, but the role was later vested with the power to veto certain bills, most notably in relation to the country's reserves, as well as to revoke or refuse public service appointments among other powers listed in the constitution. More information...
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