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Tan Cheng Bock Most Suitable For Singapore President

Now that the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) has granted Certificates of Eligibility (COE) to the four prospective candidates Tan Cheng Bock, Tan Jee Say, Tony Tan Keng Yam and Tan Kin Lian, it is time for voters to start seriously considering who is the most suitable candidate to assume the role of President of Singapore. While ESM Goh Chok Tong has referred to Tony Tan as a "suitable candidate", my personal belief is that Tan Cheng Bock is the most suitable candidate amongst the four. Why is Tan Cheng Bock the most suitable candidate for Singapore President? I will just list a few to share my thinking: Tan Cheng Bock had been a PAP Member of Parliament and was the first non cabinet minister elected into the People's Action Party Central Executive Committee which means that he understands the thinking process of the Government of the day. He was very popular gaining 88% share of the vote in the 2001 parliamentary elections which was the PAP’s best score in