Ex-deputy PM Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin former Singaporean deputy prime minister, was elected president of Singapore. This was the city-state's first contested vote for the largely ceremonial position in more than a decade. He replaces incumbent Halimah Yacob who ran unopposed for her six-year term in 2017. About Singapore Capital – Singapore National language – Malay Official languages - Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English Currency - Singapore dollar