Sgreans may prefer a non-PAP related President: Lim BoonHeng

Clivebenss SG

By Ng Jing Yng, TODAY | Posted: 30 May 2011 0621 hrs

SINGAPORE: Given the current sentiment among the electorate, Singaporeans might prefer a President who is not so closely linked to the People's Action Party (PAP), retired minister Lim Boon Heng said on Sunday when asked about former PAP MP Tan Cheng Bock's bid to run for the Elected Presidency.

The former Minister in the Prime Minister's Office said he read the news of Dr Tan's intention with "very, very mixed feelings".

Both Mr Lim and Dr Tan were first elected to Parliament in the 1980 General Election (GE). They were parliamentary colleagues for 26 years before Dr Tan stepped down from politics prior to the 2006 GE. Mr Lim retired from the political scene before the recent GE.

Speaking at the sidelines of a People's Association event, Mr Lim said: "My sense is that people would prefer if there were someone who can be a strong unifying symbol for Singaporeans, who's not so closely related to the PAP."

While there could be exceptions, he added: "I don't know whether Dr Tan Cheng Bock, in spite of his independent streak of thinking and expression of views, fully meets the bill."

Mr Lim said he hopes that other capable Singaporeans will come forward so that the country could pick the "best person for the current climate that we have".

Redwhite spore SG

Singaporeans would like to support Lim Boon Heng as our next President

Clivebenss SG

I prefer no president.

Times are bad.

Fcukpap SG

a president without the vested powers of the people is just as good as a puppet..

Clivebenss SG

a president without the vested powers of the people is just as good as a puppet..

a very expensive do-nothing.

Medicated Oil SG

A elected candidate without the support of the MIWs will not survive the nomination also.

What crap is this guy sprouting ?

What about Chiam See Tong for the post ?

Almond Cookies SG

a very expensive do-nothing.

He disolve parliament, star of NDP, safeguard reserve, cut ribbon.

He like japanese emperor. Do symbolic thing. I wonder japanese emperor wastes more money or president of singapore.

Almond Cookies SG

A elected candidate without the support of the MIWs will not survive the nomination also.

What crap is this guy sprouting ?

What about Chiam See Tong for the post ?

Tan Kin Lian better. Chiam see tong quite old.

Clivebenss SG

He disolve parliament, star of NDP, safeguard reserve, cut ribbon.

He like japanese emperor. Do symbolic thing. I wonder japanese emperor wastes more money or president of singapore.

symbolic for nothingness.

the Bear SG

symbolic for nothingness.

nothingness which cost us over $4 million a year

Jiani SG

a president without the vested powers of the people is just as good as a puppet..

vote for me!

i wanna be a puppet and earn tons of money as well!

haha

Almond Cookies SG

vote for me!

i wanna be a puppet and earn tons of money as well!

haha

U too young. Nextime u older I vote for u. Jia Ni for president.

Redwhite spore SG

nothingness which cost us over $4 million a year

$4m shared by Singaporeans over 365 days is not a big sum to pay if we want a good, kind and experiences President like Mr. Nathan.

Imagine we can be bullied if we do not have a strong and respected President to lead us in bilateral relationships.

Almond Cookies SG

$4m shared by Singaporeans over 365 days is not a big sum to pay if we want a good, kind and experiences President like Mr. Nathan.

Imagine we can be bullied if we do not have a strong and respected President to lead us in bilateral relationships.

He is a symbolic figure like Emperor of japan.

Only stupid ppl want to pay president millions.

Almond Cookies SG

a very expensive do-nothing.

yah lor.

Clivebenss SG

"No clever arrangement of bad eggs ever made a good omelette."
~ C.S. Lewis

laurence82 SG

who give respect to nathan as compared to wee kim wee or ong teng cheng

pffft

e ICE SG

$4m shared by Singaporeans over 365 days is not a big sum to pay if we want a good, kind and experiences President like Mr. Nathan.

Imagine we can be bullied if we do not have a strong and respected President to lead us in bilateral relationships.

yo, pariah - please stop doin yr bo liao barkin here N SHUT THE FUCK UP

why dun u pay me to show u some kindness?

WHAT HAS HE DONE TO DESERVE TAT $4M A YEAR?

Redwhite spore SG

yo, pariah - please stop doin yr bo liao barkin here N SHUT THE FUCK UP

why dun u pay me to show u some kindness?

WHAT HAS HE DONE TO DESERVE TAT $4M A YEAR?

U shutthe fuck up yourself first!

Did u note read that he personally escorted the hijackers out in 1972? Despite the danger, he did it for the sake and safety of Signapore!

Is this not enough? Moreover he kept a tight fist on the reserves. Also his reputation and international track record make our neighbours respect Signapore even more.

In view of this, I think Lim Boon Heng and George Yeo are good candidates.

We Singaporeans are so lucky to be spoilt for choices for Presidency!

Almond Cookies SG

U shutthe fuck up yourself first!

Did u note read that he personally escorted the hijackers out in 1972? Despite the danger, he did it for the sake and safety of Signapore!

Is this not enough? Moreover he kept a tight fist on the reserves. Also his reputation and international track record make our neighbours respect Signapore even more.

In view of this, I think Lim Boon Heng and George Yeo are good candidates.

We Singaporeans are so lucky to be spoilt for choices for Presidency!

Our president is a figurehead.