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Amid outcry among Singaporeans over the lack of qualified candidates stepping forward to contest this year's walkover reserved elections, which resulted in Halimah Yacob being declared Singapore president without contest, one man who would have qualified to run against her this year speaks out about why he did not step forward.

Some may not consider Halimah Yacob to be Singapore's 2nd Malay President (as she is Indian Muslim), it is indisputable that she will be the first President who lives in a HDB flat.

Workers' Party's He Ting Ru is worried that people are so upset about the elected Presidency but wonders if it tells a lot about our society given that so few good men/women were willing to put themselves forward. What do you think?

Opposition politician Goh Meng Seng wrote an open letter to Halimah Yacob to tell her not to submit her nomination papers tomorrow. He said the Reserved Presidency has already harmed the Malay community and thinks she will not be respected if she accepts the role.

Petition starter who wanted to make PE2017 an open election for all races has closed his petition with a heavy heart. He thanked Singaporeans for their support and wishes Madam President the best in unifying the nation.

Singapore playwright thinks race was just a distraction (this EP) for the PAP to retain elite power. He said PAP would rather deny people the right to confer Halimah with a mandate than "transfer" power to the people. What do you think?

Activist Gilbert Goh has posted his announcement that there will be a silent sit-in protest against the reserved presidential election this Saturday, 16 September from 4.30PM to 6.30PM.

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

Our reader thinks Singaporeans squandered their best chance in GE2015 where the opposition put up its strongest fight against the incumbent. He warned against giving the PAP a blank cheque as it will 'come back to haunt you'.

Workers' Party's Yee Jenn Jong is disappointed at the walkover and wonders if Presidents are not meant to go through elections, what with the 'lacking' results in PE1993 and PE2011. Do we really have to wait till the next election to show what we think and who we want as President?