After the reception, the crowd stood for the National Anthem, and Mdm Halimah left the Istana at about 7.30pm.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/outgoing-singapore-president-halimah-yacob-farewell-reception-pictures-3767726?cid=cna_flip_070214

In 2017, the nominated members of the responsible committees approved Halimah as the only candidate eligible for this presidential election.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/the-changing-nature-of-the-singaporean-presidency/

In recent days they and activists had delivered letters to Singapore's President Halimah Yacob in a last-minute plea for clemency, while British billionaire Sir Richard Branson had called for a halt of the execution and a review of the case.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/singapore-executes-indian-man-for-cannabis-trafficking-despite-pleas-for-clemency

Mdm Halimah said that meritocracy has provided opportunities, but as the country prospers, those who have already done well will naturally seek to pass on their advantages to their children.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-second-session-president-halimah-yacob-opening-address-meritocracy-4g-3407686?cid=cna_flip_070214

Outgoing President Halimah Yacob posing for a photo at her farewell reception at the Istana on Sep 13, 2023.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/outgoing-singapore-president-halimah-yacob-farewell-reception-pictures-3767726?cid=cna_flip_070214