In his speech at the farewell ceremony for President Halimah Yacob on 13 September 2023 at the Istana, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that she showed that Singapore's meritocratic system worked in that every Singaporean could achieve his or her aspirations, regardless of race, language, or religion, and regardless of family background or station in life.
Regardless of race?
The 2016 Presidential election was reserved for Malays; no person of any other race could participate.
Regardless of station in life?
Clause 19 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore states that no person shall be elected as President unless he or she is qualified for election in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Mr George Goh Ching Wah was ruled ineligible to contest the 2023 election.
Mr Mohamed Salleh Marican and Mr Farid Khan were ruled ineligible to contest the 2017 election.
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