SINGAPORE — Being 'a conduit for public feedback' will be a 'very important role' if he is elected President, Mr Tan Kin Lian said on Saturday (Aug 19).
SINGAPORE — Being"a conduit for public feedback" will be a"very important role" if he is elected President, Mr Tan Kin Lian said on Saturday .
"One reason why I'm very angry at the current government — I send so many suggestions on day-to-day life," said Mr Tan.Mr Tan also said the role of the President is"to be acting independent of the government to look after the interests of the people", adding that this is"not expressly stated" in the Constitution.
Mr Tan also touted his experience on the international stage that would help him to represent Singapore's interests if elected President. He said his international experience was"quite adequate" next to former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, whom he described as his"most formidable candidate".
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