SINGAPORE – At this time, the question of who will be Singapore’s next head of state is one with no clear answers. Various names, some linked to the establishment or public service and others from the private sector, have been hotly discussed in some circles, though no one has officially thrown his hat into the ring. The next presidential election...
Singapore's next presidential election is due by Sept 13, and will likely be called close to the date, say observers.SINGAPORE – At this time, the question of who will be Singapore’s next head of state is one with no clear answers.
Madam Halimah Yacob, the incumbent President, was elected without opposition in 2017 as there were no other qualified candidates in the reserved election for the Malay ethnicity. He or she must not be a member of any political party on the date of nomination, among other criteria. The PEC must also be satisfied that the person has the experience and ability to effectively carry out the functions and duties of the office of president.
This is seen not just in politics, but also in public companies, where shareholders are becoming more vocal, he said. NTU’s Dr Tan said Madam Halimah might want to consider how much more she can contribute to building up the Singapore core, especially if she gets another term. Other names that have surfaced who have ties to the establishment include former coordinating minister for infrastructure, former transport minister and current SPH Media chairman Khaw Boon Wan, and former foreign minister George Yeo.Mr Peter Seah, current member of the Council of Presidential Advisers and chairman of Singapore Airlines and DBS Group Holdings; and Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large.
The finding by the disciplinary tribunal and Court of Three Judges that Mr Lee had lied under oath may affect his chances of candidacy, they said. When asked, Prof Koh said: “I confirm that I am not qualified to run and have no interest in running for the presidency.” What is more worrying is when the field gets too crowded, and the incoming president becomes, at the end of the day, someone who might not necessarily have the confidence of the majority of Singaporeans, he added.
For example, Mr Seah was formerly chief executive of Overseas Union Bank, but the stint ended in 2001, more than 20 years ago.
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