Many residents in the Taman Jurong ward have stories of how Mr Tharman helped them, sometimes without being asked. Read more at straitstimes.com.
owned a small minimart at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre for the past 14 years.
“Mr Tharman running for presidency is a big loss to the constituency but a great gain for the country,” he added.will step down from his political appointments and run for presidency Mr Tharman has been the MP of Taman Jurong since the start of his political career in 2001. It is part of the five-member Jurong GRC.
Madam Lee, 76, said she had met him many times at grassroots events, and he was always kind and approachable.President must be above the political fray: Tharman hopes to be unifying figure if elected
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