Presidential Elec 2023
Answering the call of the people & Manifesto
I want to tell the people of Singapore why I decided to participate in the upcoming presidential election.
My friends urged me to come forward and become a candidate that is independent of the government. They said that if I stay out, there is a risk that the election will be a walkover or a contest between two pro-establishment candidates.
They asked me to come forward to give the people a chance to pick their president, someone who is independent of the government and genuinely represents their aspirations and values.
I am answering that call.
If I am elected as president, I pledge to fulfil the duties of the president as set forth in our constitution, diligently, honestly, and to the best of my abilities. Safeguarding our past reserves will be my priority, ensuring that they are used wisely for the benefit of our nation's present and future generations. The integrity of our public service is vital, and I'll work tirelessly to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in its operations.
But beyond these constitutional duties, I have a vision— to leverage the power of the president’s office to make life better for the people of Singapore. I will focus on three fundamental areas, crucial to the well-being of our citizens: bringing down the cost of living, ensuring affordable housing for all, and securing jobs that provide a sense of stability and a path to progress.
Now, I must clarify that I don't intend to be an adversary to the elected government. On the contrary, I will work in collaboration with the government to achieve the goals stated above.
I believe that, on the whole, our ministers do work hard, are competent and they too share the same goals that I have outlined. However, it is evident that some of their approaches and policies are not producing the desired outcome. I want to offer an independent perspective, to guide and support the ministers in finding alternative solutions to the issues at hand.
My vision is to build a nation where the people are united and live in harmony. I believe that the people will be united when they feel financially secure and are able to look beyond their immediate concerns and think about the greater good of our society. This was the spirit of unity and pride that Singaporeans felt 50 years ago. We need to rekindle that spirit.
I ask for your support to make this our common vision and to turn it into reality.
Tan Kin Lian
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The late paramount china leader Mr Deng Xiao peng said "don't care whether white president or black president, the president who looks after the interest of the people is a good president."
Radeon Tan 19 Aug 2023
Good
John 14 Aug 2023
Further to my comments below I appreciate what Mr Tan has done although just getting to know me a few months earlier
From his action you can tell he is eveready
To help out without looking forward for favours at that point of time.
R Lua 13 Aug 2023
R Lua 13 Aug 2023
In 2020 I told Mr Tan of my brush with a major Insurer who did not honour the contractual terms in the doc. by amending the contractual terms and value to under quote by $16k.When I complaint to MAS their reply was MAS do not require financial institution to seek their approval for any changes.This reply is shocking.When I told Mr Tan he immediately wrote to Mas but rcd no reply.For info there were many complaints by policy holders in the past and an article in the St.times dd 8Nov2015.
R Lua 13 Aug 2023
Considering the past records and events involved Lim Tean, choosing him as your seconder really brings down trust level of your bid, at least to me I have second thought to give you my vote when I saw his name in your team. Too bad.
Cobby 12 Aug 2023
From your past blogs, it can be seen that you are definitely independent of the government, you are definitely no WAYANG. It is better to have your eligibility approved before making waves. Too much waves may put your eligibility at risk.
BJ 08 Aug 2023
Yes you need to work with the govt and bring back the life of our own people and the life we deserve ??
* And you will be blessed and a blessing to your own people
In God we must trust ??
in Jesus name, Amen. ??
Richard Png 07 Aug 2023