New Singapore President Tharman vows to strengthen multiracialism, nurture more inclusive society

Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre), accompanied by PM Lee Hsien Loong, inspecting the line-of-honour at the Istana shortly before he was inaugurated as Singapore's ninth president on Sept 14. - ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has promised to use the strong mandate he was given at the ballot box to strengthen Singapore’s multiracialism, and to nurture a more inclusive society.

Tharman, who was sworn in as Singapore’s ninth president on Thursday, said he will work alongside the Government, community groups, voluntary organisations and the nation to enhance people’s respect and appreciation for one another.