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Halimah Yacob indicates she may run for President

She says she is "not really announcing" a presidential bid

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Published Sun, Jul 16, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SPEAKER of Parliament Halimah Yacob said on Sunday that she is considering standing in the coming presidential election in September.

    This is the strongest indication yet of her intention to run, and follows months of speculation about her possible candidacy in the election reserved for Malay candidates.

    Halimah Yacob

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