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4 unusual facts about President of Singapore


938LIVE

Prior to 938LIVE, it was originally known as NewsRadio 938 and was officially inaugurated by then President of Singapore's Ong Teng Cheong on 1 January 1996 at midnight.

Constituencies of Singapore

The current Act enables the President, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, to create a GRC from three to six electoral wards.

Michael P. Fay

Nevertheless, then and late President Ong Teng Cheong commuted Fay's caning from six to four strokes as a gesture of respect toward Clinton.

Yang di-Pertuan Negara

On December 22 of that year, the Constitution was amended, changing the title to President with retroactive effect from the date of independence.


Yong Vui Kong v. Public Prosecutor

Following this case, the appellant Yong Vui Kong unsuccessfully challenged the process by which the President grants clemency to convicted persons on the advice of the Cabinet.


see also

Marina Bay Street Circuit

Turn 1 was named Sheares after Benjamin Henry Sheares, the second president of Singapore; Turn 7 was named Memorial due to its proximity to a Second World War civilian memorial; and Turn 10 was named Singapore Sling.

Singapore–United Kingdom relations

The two Singaporean dignitaries who visited the United Kingdom in 2011 are Ow Foong Pheng, Permanent Secretary Singapore Ministry of Trade & Industry in September and HE Tony Tan, President of Singapore in December.