SINGAPORE, July 19 — Former GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song, 75, announced his presidential bid at the Elections Department today.
Without giving details, Ng said “concerns about the integrity of our national institutions” convinced him to stand for President.“I am standing so that you can choose your President,” said Ng, who collected his nomination forms at the department around 11am. Stating that there were uncertain and difficult times ahead, Ng said an independent President will be able to unite the country to face such a future. Singapore also needs a President who is independent of any political party to safeguard the integrity of its institutions, he said.
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