WTF ? TKL expects Sinkies to foot the bill for his Presidency ?

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

Presidential hopeful Tan Kin Lian admits that he has encountered ‘difficulties’ in raising funds for his election campaign as the donations have been ’slow’ in coming.

In an email interview with the state media, Mr Tan wrote that several companies and individuals that he approached for the campaign donations declined:

“They prefer to be ‘neutral’. I understand, as they are afraid that their donation will be frowned on by the people in power,” he said.

The funds will be used for the the printing and distribution of campaign material, outreach activities, rallies, rental of premises, logistics, contractors, sound systems, and the production of online videos, of which $48,000 is needed as the deposit for contesting the election.

‘I am working on a modest, shoestring budget, and will carry out some of the outreach activities and rallies – only when the funds are available,’ he added.

Another candidate Dr Tan Cheng Bock reportedly has no problem with raising funds whose campaign budget could hit $500,000.

It is not known whether Dr Tan and Mr Tan will be granted ‘permission’ from the PAP regime to contest against its endorsed candidate as strictly speaking, both do not meet the requirements of a presidential candidate as stipulated under the law.

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

How could you say this, TKL？

Tan Kin Lian Sheng Xue, I want to test the character of the Singaporeans to see if they are willing to come forward and play a part, or expect other people to fight for them. So far, a few people have come forward and are quite generous according to their capacity. I need more to come forward and make this into their struggle as well.
2 hours ago

 

[po2wq]

... I want to test the character of the Singaporeans to see if they are willing to come forward and play a part, or expect other people to fight for them ...

tis burger is doing exactly wat he is accusing peasants of ...

he xpect ppl 2 fite 4 him ... he wooden even wanna go out n play a part ...


ze mor tis burger goes on, ze mor he's going 2 embarass himself ...

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

TKL, before you pose the challenge to Singaporeans, please tell us how much you have in your savings and how much is needed to mount a credible campaign for Presidency.

We, Singaporeans, want to know if you have the character or want others to foot your bill.

You are making Scroobal sounds extremely credible.

 

[Windsor]

How could you say this, TKL？

Tan Kin Lian Sheng Xue, I want to test the character of the Singaporeans to see if they are willing to come forward and play a part, or expect other people to fight for them. So far, a few people have come forward and are quite generous according to their capacity. I need more to come forward and make this into their struggle as well.
2 hours ago

For someone who boasted running a $17 billion portfolio, and now aiming for a $4 million job, he is shameless. What happens if the donations he is asking for did not materialised? Am I not wrong to conclude he will opt out if he does not receive any support in the form of either a petition or donations? What is he trying to pull? Using supporters money to gamble that he might get the job and if he loses, it is fine, as not all monies were from him anyway.

Why are supporters of TKL required to make sacrifices on his behalf?

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Maybe some might consider to underwrite his campaign in return for a percentage of the 4 million salary if he gets elected.
Win win situation.

 

[sharingan83]

It is not known whether Dr Tan and Mr Tan will be granted ‘permission’ from the PAP regime to contest against its endorsed candidate as strictly speaking, both do not meet the requirements of a presidential candidate as stipulated under the law.

Source for this?