Ex-Indian-origin minister Tharman launches Prez bid in Singapore

Singapore's former Indian-origin minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam formally launched his presidential bid on Wednesday, pledging to evolve Singapore's culture to keep it a "shining spot" in the world. Tharman stepped down from active politics after 22 years last month. Singapore's Presidential polls will be held in September this year as President Halimah Yacob's term ends on September 13.