TanKinLian wants to speak up for NSmen and the unemployed

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PE: I'm not stepping down, says Tan Kin Lian

SINGAPORE: Presidential hopeful Tan Kin Lian has denounced reports that he could be stepping down from the current four-man race.

He stressed he will be filing his papers on Nomination Day on Wednesday, 17 August.

Mr Tan revealed this to reporters at an event at the Speakers' Corner on Saturday evening.

He said: "If there are other candidates willing to discuss to reduce the number of candidates for the contest, I have an open mind. But since the two other candidates have stated very clearly they will never consider withdrawing, there's nobody for me to talk to.

"So I decided to confirm today, that I will be putting in the nomination papers on Wednesday and it's going to be an exciting contest."

The former NTUC income chief was speaking to a 150-strong crowd at "Singaporeans' First!" - an event organised by non-profit society, Transitioning.org.

Mr Tan gave his views on issues like immigration, National Service and unemployment.

On National Service, Mr Tan said he recognised its importance, but disagreed on the length of the term. Currently, it is compulsory for male Singaporean citizens to serve two years.

"When our boys have to make the sacrifice and they start work later, it's very hard to have enough savings to buy a HDB flat. And when they're able to buy a HDB flat to get married, they're over 30 years old. Then they find they can't afford to have children," Mr Tan said.

On unemployment, Mr Tan suggested that the government roll out benefits for those who could not find jobs, as the issue was becoming more serious. If elected as President, he said he would bring this to the attention of the Government.

"I hope our government will understand that the situation in Singapore has changed. Unemployment is now a serious matter," said Mr Tan.[/TD]
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[hairylee]

Mr Tan should withdraw from the race the put his support behind Tan Jee Say.

 

[makapaaa]

Among all the candidates, TKL is the only one who has been walking the ground and speaking up for the Sporeans for the past few years. Say what you may want, but he is the one who is putting in the best effort and showing the most sincerity to serve the people so far.

 

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TCB has been walking the ground since after the erections.

And why the reporters never ask TT donate salary or not?

Among all the candidates, TKL is the only one who has been walking the ground and speaking up for the Sporeans for the past few years. Say what you may want, but he is the one who is putting in the best effort and showing the most sincerity to serve the people so far.

 

[leetahbar]

tkl is best in signing blank cheque. only good at talking with no concrete action. how many minibombed victims were able to get some money back? how did tkl help them? just by talking, he gave them false hope. this reminded me about the CLOB ISSUE where goh chok tong and pinky did the same thing and all the investors in clob shares were CLOB-bed like anything!