WEFcel Tharman is Singapore's 9th President

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JUST IN: Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be Singapore's 9th President, having won 70.4 per cent of the vote.

Ng Kok Song received 15.72 per cent of the votes, while Tan Kin Lian received 13.88 per cent.

PM Lee's statement

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called Mr Tharman to congratulate him on his election.

"Mr Tharman has a long and distinguished record of public service. I have every confidence that he will carry out his duties as President with distinction.," he said in a statement.

Mr Lee said he assured Mr Tharman of his government's full cooperation.

"Mr Tharman has also declared his intention to work closely with the government," Mr Lee added.

"As Head of State, the President has to be a unifying figure that all Singaporeans can look up to and identify with. He must exercise his custodial powers under the Constitution wisely, bringing to bear his experience and independent judgment. Internationally, representing Singapore, he must fly our flag high."

Mr Lee thanked the three candidates for putting themselves forward in this Presidential Election.

"I am happy that Singaporeans have been able to exercise the right to vote for our next President, and to focus on what the elected President is about. In this election, both voters and candidates have shown a greater understanding of the roles and duties of the President, which bodes well for Singapore," the Prime Minister said.

He also thanked the election officials for their hard work in ensuring a smooth election, as well as all voters here and abroad for doing their civic duty.

"Now that the election is over, let us come together again as Singaporeans, to tackle the challenges ahead and build a stronger and more united nation," Mr Lee said.