Posted: 03 June 2011 1055 hrs
SINGAPORE: Former NTUC Income chief Mr Tan Kin Lian
has sent his personal friend Mr Png Eng Huat to collect the forms
for the certificate of eligibility for the Presidential
Election.
Mr Png, who is the deputy webmaster of the Workers' Party, told
reporters Friday morning that Mr Tan was not free to collect the
forms.
He added that Mr Tan has not decided if he will stand for
election.
Mr Tan retired from NTUC Income in 2007, after heading the
cooperative for 30 years.
He now runs a consultancy company.
Former People's Action Party Member of Parliament Dr Tan Cheng Bock
collected his forms on Wednesday, saying he is serious about
contesting the Presidential Election.
Former minister for foreign affairs Mr George Yeo said he is
thinking hard about contesting.
The first person to pick up the forms on Wednesday was 70-year-old
Mr Ooi Boon Ewe.
Mr Ooi, who is currently self-employed, failed in his bid to
contest the recent General Election as an independent
candidate.
- CNA