SINGAPORE — Whenever others tell him that something cannot be done because it is a rule or that he lacks the authority, Mr Tan Kin Lian does not back down from what he sees as an obstacle he can overcome.
TODAY sat down with presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian in a face-to-face interview to learn about the values important to him and his advice for young Singaporeans
Mr Tan said it was important not to be choosy in matters of love, and to be frugal when it comes to spending money He also reflected on how it is important to keep trying, using the example of his second bid for presidency as an example He also spoke about how both he and his hero, legendary strategist Zhuge Liang from third century China, have similar qualities of wanting to serve others before themselves
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