Singapore President Halimah Yacob says she will not run for second term in upcoming election

President Halimah Yacob, whose term expires on Sept 13, said it was a great honour and privilege to serve for the past six years. - PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE, May 29 (The Straits Times/ANN): President Halimah Yacob will not be running for a second term as head of state in the upcoming election in 2023.

Announcing her decision on Monday, she said: “After very careful consideration, I have decided not to stand for re-election.”