Living in Singapore choose the president

For the first time in the history of the republic for the presidency once claimed four candidates: former deputy prime minister, Tony Tan, head of maritime transport company Tan Cheng Bock, a former head of the insurance holding company Tan Kin Leung and regional investment adviser Tan Zhi Sei. The last time the presidential race in Singapore, attended by more than one candidate 18 years ago, when carried out first-ever presidential election. Current president SR Nathan, who won unopposed, in 1999 and 2005, resign after two terms on August 31. The elected head of state takes office on September 1, ITAR-TASS reported. Polling stations will close in exactly 12 hours. Registered voters received ballots for voting by mail in advance. Presidential elections are held every six years.