1989 Singaporean presidential election

The 1989 Singaporean presidential election was held to elect the next President of Singapore.

1989 Singaporean presidential election

31 August 1989

Nominee Wee Kim Wee Electoral vote 69

President before election Wee Kim Wee Elected President Wee Kim Wee

Wee Kim Wee was unanimously re-elected by the parliament for his second four-year term.[1]

During the election, 69 members of Parliament were present and 13 members were absent.[2]

Wee was sworn in for his second term as president on 2 September 1989.[3]

Results

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Wee Kim Wee	Independent	69	100
Total		69	100
Absent MPs		13	-
Total MPs/turnout		82	84.15

References

1. "ELECTION OF PRESIDENT". Parliament of Singapore. 31 August 1989. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
2. "Official Report". Parliament of Singapore. 31 August 1989. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
3. "President Wee sworn in for second term". The Straits Times. 3 September 1989. Retrieved 25 July 2020.