Ages of the candidates

A young supporter sent this message to me.
Mr.Tan, two candidates are 71 years old. You are 63 years old. I prefer a younger candidate, but if there is none, I will vote for you.


Note: Mr. Ong Teng Cheong was 57 when he became President. He completed his office at age 63.

Dr. Tony Tan's participation in the Presidential Election

Statement by Tan Kin Lian
http://www.easyapps.sg/tklep/Frame.aspx?ID=29


I welcome the decision by Dr. Tony Tan to contest the Presidential Election. His participation will give a wider range of choices for the people of Singapore.

Dr. Tony Tan has been closely connected with the PAP Government for about 20 years. He had served as a cabinet minister in many ministries during his illustrious political career and had been closely associated with many of the policies that were implemented by the Government. He would represent a good choice for Singaporeans who prefer to see continuity in the past and current policies of the Government.

I will participate in the election to offer a different choice to the people. I have never served as a Member of Parliament or a Cabinet Minister in the Government. Over the past years, I have expressed my views on many occasions in the media and through other channels on issues concerning the livelihood and welfare of the people.

I believe that I am in closer touch with the ordinary people in Singapore and can get a better sense of their views and aspirations. I would be able to reflect these aspirations in exercising the powers of the President in safeguarding the assets and the CPF savings and other duties of the office. In particular, I would be able to provide a different perspective and act independently of the Government in the decisions that have to be made by the President. 

In carrying out these duties, I will be guided by my values of honesty, fairness, positive attitude, courage and public service and by the views of the people that I will actively seek.

Tan Kin Lian

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Contest of the Tri-Tans (not Titans)

Somebody said that this election is a contest of the Tri-Tans - Tan Cheng Bock, Tan Kin Lian and Tony Tan. It is not a contest of the Titans - because I represent the small guys.

Moscow Night - a Russian song

I wish to dedicate this song to the international community in Singapore, including our new citizens and permanent residents.

Cooperative Study Tour to India

I joined the study tour to India organised by the Singapore Cooperative Movement. I was fascinated by the beauty of India. Here is a group photo in front of the Taj Mahal. 

I also got to know many leaders of the cooperative movement personally during the trip. Many served their cooperative society and members with dedication for many years.

President Ong and the Singapore Dance Theatre

President Ong Teng Cheong was the founder Patron of the Singapore Dance Theatre. He asked me to serve in the Board of Directors of SDT. I held this position for more than 10 years but retired a few years ago. 

President Ong promoted the Singapore  Dress (based on the Orchid motif). He is willing the orchid motif dress. The other people in the picture are Daniel Teo (director) and Goh Siew Khim (founder and artistic director).

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Budget for Election Campaign

I expect the budget for the election campaign to be $100,000 to $200,000.  I will personally contribute to a significant part of the expenses, but I like to give the chance for my supporters and well wishers to have the opportunity to take a stake in the future of Singapore. I invite you to make a donation here.

The appeal letter reads as follows:



Be a Stakeholder in Singapore's Political Future:
Appeal for Donation

This year’s Presidential Election promises to be a step forward in the development of our political system. For the first time, several credible candidates, including myself, have declared their intention to contest. This will be only the second time since the implementation of Elected Presidency that Singaporeans would be given the opportunity to vote. I believe that all citizens and organisations will welcome this positive development of our Nation’s political landscape.

Candidates for the Presidential Election are expected not to have any political affiliation. They will have to depend on friends and volunteers to help them in getting their messages to the people. However, it would be very costly to reach out to one million households out there. For a fair scrutiny by our citizens, candidates should be able to reach out directly to our voters by their own means without being over dependent on the media.

If I am elected as the President, I like to be able to work in full co-operation with the Government, but I will be guided by my five values of Honesty, Fairness, Positive Approach, Courage and Public Service. I will at all times also be guided by the views of the people, which I will actively seek. My statements and views can be found here: http://www.easyapps.sg/tklep/Information.aspx

In the spirit of allowing active citizenry to grow, I am writing this appeal to you to make a donation to my campaign costs. By making a donation to my campaign, you will be taking an active step forward to become stakeholders of our Nation’s political development process. No amount is too small or obviously, too large. All expenses will be properly accounted for and will be audited. Please indicate whether you wish to be acknowledged publicly or wish to be listed as “Anonymous”. See http://www.easyapps.sg/tklep/Donate.aspx

I hope you will see fit to contribute. Even if you do not, I hope you will consider voting for me when the time comes. Thanking you in advance.

Tan Kin Lian

Donations for the campaign

The contribution to the election campaign has been slow. I hope that more people will come forward and give their financial support. 

Presidential Election - split of votes

Someone made this observation. The two Dr.Tans will split the 60% pro-PAP vote and get 30% each. TKL will get the non-PAP vote of 40% and win the election. But other people think that that Dr. Tan Cheng Bock will be able to attract the non-PAP vote as well, and win with 50%! Right now, he is leading the latest poll. What do you think?