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Tharman is president-elect. Is Singapore a post-race society?

His presidency is a chance to shape race relations positively. Singapore still has some way to go.

What Tharman’s massive election win could mean for politics in Singapore
Voters say Tharman’s landslide victory reflects ‘mature and thoughtful’ electorate
Singapore’s presidential race and how social media became a key battleground
Ng Kok Song lost. But he did Singapore a favour running for president
PE 2023 and brewing questions over the elected presidency system
President-elect Tharman surprised at margin of victory, says he is serious about fulfilling mandate
Sales of pineapples, pineapple cakes spike after Tharman’s win at the polls

Eateries and bars rolled out pineapple-related promotions in light of Mr Tharman’s victory at Friday’s polls.

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More than half of 6,649 registered overseas voters to try new postal voting for presidential election
S’pore voters urged to be alert for phishing scams, cyber attacks mimicking election campaigning
Voters advised to walk or take public transport to polling station on Polling Day
No campaigning or election advertising on Cooling-off, Polling days

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    Mental health, corruption among issues raised by youth in ST’s Ask The Next President Anything show

    It can be watched on ST’s website, app, YouTube and social media channels.

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    Presidential Election 2023: On the campaign trail

    Singaporeans go to the polls on Sept 1. ST picture desk captures moments from the campaign trails.

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