Halimah Yacob is Singapore's eighth President

Halimah Yacob takes the oath of office while standing with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, left, and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon during the presidential inauguration ceremony at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore.- AFP

SINGAPORE: Halimah Yacob was sworn in as Singapore's eighth President at the Istana on Thursday, marking her first day of a six-year term.

"I, Halimah Yacob, having been elected President of the Republic of Singapore, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge my duties," she said as she took her oath of office, witnessed by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon.