Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song is hoping to win over voters by gaining their trust and showing he is sincere. “It’s not a head-to-head talk; it’s a heart-to-heart talk,” said Mr Ng, who added that he hopes to connect with ordinary Singaporeans through his life...
In response, Mr Ng recalled a private conversation with founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
Mr Ng also acknowledged that his lack of fluency in Mandarin is a disadvantage. Although he speaks Teochew, he pointed out that Teochews make up only about 20 per cent of the Chinese resident population. Separately, Mr Ng also addressed questions from audience members about why he did not stand down after former NTUC Income chief executive Tan Kin LianMr Ng replied that he not only wanted to ensure there was no walkover, but also believed he had the expertise in handling the country’s reserves.
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