Ex-GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song, who expressed interest in running for Singapore president over the weekend, has proven that he’s serious about his presidential bid.
Media outlets reported that the 75-year-old turned up at the Elections Department on Wednesday (19 July) to collect the necessary forms.
With him were his fiancée Sybil Lau and three children.
According to his statement to the media, Mr Ng, who has never been a political figure, said he decided to stand for President due to concerns about the integrity of Singapore’s institutions.
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“An independent President is better able to unite our country. Singapore faces uncertain and difficult times ahead.
“We may have our differences of views and political affiliations, but differences must not become divisions in our society,” he said.
As an independent President, Mr Ng believes he will be better able to help unite the country to face an uncertain future.
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