PE 2023: Tharman clinches presidency with landslide win, pledges to help usher in 'future of optimism and solidarity'

SINGAPORE — Singaporeans have elected the country’s ninth President, following a landslide victory for Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam who garnered 70.4 per cent of the votes despite what had appeared to be a bruising electoral fight with his rivals during the hustings.