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Indirect Presidential elections were held in Singapore on 31 August 1989. [1]
During the election, 69 members of Parliament were present and 13 members were absent. Wee Kim Wee was re-elected by the Parliament of Singapore. [2] Wee was sworn in for his second term as president on 2 September 1989. [3]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wee Kim Wee | Independent | 69 | 100.00 | |
Total | 69 | 100.00 | ||
Total votes | 69 | – | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 82 | 84.15 |
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