Tag Archives: Candidate

Guy who appeared on a picture on DPM Tharman's FB clarified that he was not the one who asked about gutter politics. However, he recalled asking about the EP and was not surprised when his question went unanswered.

What a netizen thinks is the PAP's recipe to the EP. Do you agree?

Do you think Halimah Yacob has the adequate financial experience to manage our reserves? Why are candidates with good finances disqualified while Halimah automatically qualifies just because she is Speaker of Parliament? #PAPLogic

Chan Chun Sing talked about the government's preparedness in paying the 'political price' for changes to the EP. Does it really have the courage to do so when it doesn't "face up to a president that may not be to its liking"? Who's really going to pay the price?

Netizen Ismail Kassim thinks Mdm Halimah Yacob is an inspiring personality but not when she is a "PAP-sponsored" candidate. He acknowledged that all 3 candidates have achieved a lot but are only hurting themselves by taking part in the "flawed EP contest".

A netizen who is against the reserved Presidential Election said he would rather vote for someone who will donate all his salary and make it like a "prerequisite" for future Presidential candidates. What do you think?

Would Halimah Yacob have qualified for PE2017 if the Government stuck to the Constitutional Commission's recommendation of having at least 6 years experience in a relevant office? Mdm Halimah had only held the office of the Speaker for about 4.5 years.

A netizen was skeptical of how many Malays are actually qualified to run for the upcoming Presidential Election, given that the criteria and scope is so stringent. He asked that the Government return to Nominating future Presidents instead.

Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan penned an opinion piece on what he thinks is a "delusional world" of the Elected Presidency. He outlined Mr Ong Teng Cheong's efforts to check on the government (but to no avail), and how candidates after him have to be "approved by the government".

Halimah Yacob has finally submitted her application for the upcoming Presidential Election. She understands the importance of the PE and said the election process has been good so far. She wants to serve the people with all her heart and hopes to get a favourable response. Are you convinced?