President’s role significant due to say on reserves: Shanmugam


Yahoo! Singapore News, 15 Aug 2011
The President's powers are significant, especially now that Singapore faces a potential economic downturn, said Law Minister K. Shanmugam.
Speaking to reporters at a community event on Sunday morning, Mr Shanmugam explained that the President's role is important because he has the final say on whether the government can tap on the reserves during such situations. Full story