Opposition party politicians are “ganging up” to support presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian, said Mr Ng Kok Song, calling it a “very unhealthy and worrisome development”. Speaking to the media during a visit to Chinatown Complex on Sunday afternoon, Mr Ng, 75,...
But he also noted that not all opposition parties are involved in the polarisation of the election.
Mr Ng said: “It is very important for us to safeguard the integrity of the public service because you do not want a president who is beholden to any political party, you do not want a president who can be manipulated to serve the political agenda of any political party.” Mr Ng was accompanied by his fiancee Sybil Lau at Chinatown Complex where he handed out campaign flyers on Aug 27, 2023.He said he decided not to put up physical banners and posters as he lacked the manpower resources to do so, and because he wanted to be environmentally friendly.
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