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Mr Joshua Tan stands by his father Dr Tan Cheng Bock as he delivers his speech TNP PHOTO: Kua Chee Siong
THE RACE for Singapore's presidency has begun - and the candidates aren't going at it alone for their campaigns.
Speaking to The New Paper, the children of the presidential candidates have revealed how they have been chipping in to help their dads.
From finding translators to update speeches, helping with publicity materials and handling press queries, campaigning has truly become a family affair.
More in The New Paper today (Aug 19).
For example, he allegedly criticised Singaporeans' "culture of pride" when referring to staring incidents which resulted in killings last year.
He wrote: "This type of incidents never happen in the Philippines except (if they are connected to) more political or important issues."
In 2009, Mr Gay also allegedly wrote about Singaporeans at crime scenes, saying they are known for "standing by and watching crimes happen and doing nothing".
In that same year, he allegedly wrote that he disdained the "values and self-centredness" of Singaporeans, and was looking for a playgroup for his son - then 1½ years old - to mix with Filipino children.
Mr Gay wrote: "I do not like him to mix with other Singaporean children."
His alleged comments have been discussed on Internet forums fuckwarezone and MyCarForum, and on citizen journalism website Stomp.
Most, predictably, were furious.
One wrote: "He's no true blue Singaporean because he posted his embarrassment as a Singaporean on a pinoy forum."
Another wrote: "Living and working here means we respect the people and country, regardless of (its) 'imperfections'." But some were more forgiving.
One netizen wrote: "Whether it's Singaporean or (permanent resident), it's not right to flame or defame others... online."
Another wrote: "Please forgive them as they have already (made) an apology... We are always forgiving and understanding, so just let the matter rest."
This article was first published in The New Paper.
Presidential candidate Mr Tan Jee Say with family TNP PHOTO: Benjamin Seetor
Ms Tan Su Ling has her father Mr Tan Kin Lian's back covered TNP PHOTO: Kelvin Chng
Mr Joshua Tan stands by his father Dr Tan Cheng Bock as he delivers his speech TNP PHOTO: Kua Chee Siong
THE RACE for Singapore's presidency has begun - and the candidates aren't going at it alone for their campaigns.
Speaking to The New Paper, the children of the presidential candidates have revealed how they have been chipping in to help their dads.
From finding translators to update speeches, helping with publicity materials and handling press queries, campaigning has truly become a family affair.
More in The New Paper today (Aug 19).
For example, he allegedly criticised Singaporeans' "culture of pride" when referring to staring incidents which resulted in killings last year.
He wrote: "This type of incidents never happen in the Philippines except (if they are connected to) more political or important issues."
In 2009, Mr Gay also allegedly wrote about Singaporeans at crime scenes, saying they are known for "standing by and watching crimes happen and doing nothing".
In that same year, he allegedly wrote that he disdained the "values and self-centredness" of Singaporeans, and was looking for a playgroup for his son - then 1½ years old - to mix with Filipino children.
Mr Gay wrote: "I do not like him to mix with other Singaporean children."
His alleged comments have been discussed on Internet forums fuckwarezone and MyCarForum, and on citizen journalism website Stomp.
Most, predictably, were furious.
One wrote: "He's no true blue Singaporean because he posted his embarrassment as a Singaporean on a pinoy forum."
Another wrote: "Living and working here means we respect the people and country, regardless of (its) 'imperfections'." But some were more forgiving.
One netizen wrote: "Whether it's Singaporean or (permanent resident), it's not right to flame or defame others... online."
Another wrote: "Please forgive them as they have already (made) an apology... We are always forgiving and understanding, so just let the matter rest."
This article was first published in The New Paper.
Presidential candidate Mr Tan Jee Say with family TNP PHOTO: Benjamin Seetor
Ms Tan Su Ling has her father Mr Tan Kin Lian's back covered TNP PHOTO: Kelvin Chng
