Why did Tony Tan not run for a second term as president in 2017?
He retired
He fell ill
The election was reserved for Malay candidates
He decided to return to banking
Answer
The election was reserved for Malay candidates because the constitution of Singapore has a provision that allows the government to reserve the presidency for a particular race. This is to ensure that all races are represented in the highest office of the land. In 2017, the election was reserved for Malay candidates and Tony Tan, who is of Chinese descent, did not run for a second term.
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