Businessman George Goh, the founder of Harvey Norman Ossia, was unsuccessful in his application for a Certificate of Eligibility.
a group of five companies with a combined shareholders’ equity of S$1.521 billion over three years
Election collateral such as flags, banners and balloons are seen at George Goh’s residence on Aug 18, 2023. Mr Goh on Friday again stressed that he had been the only contender who was"very independent".that he will likely get"majority of those votes of people who want an independent president" now that Mr Goh is no longer in the running.
"You must be very clear. You cannot be in the same party or same policymaker. You cannot be in the same box. If you’re in the box and jump out and say you’re independent tomorrow, cannot. That is not correct. So I hope maybe they can rephrase themselves; change another ... tactic to win the elections.”
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