George Goh

Singapore needs an independent president to avoid ‘real danger of groupthink’: George Goh

The decision to reject his application is "a setback not just for me but for Singapore", says Goh.

PEC rejected argument of his companies’ aggregated shareholder equity: George Goh

The three candidates who received a certificate of eligibility are former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song (left); former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam (centre); and former chief executive of NTUC Income Tan Kin Lian (right).

Presidential bids: Tharman, Ng Kok Song, Tan Kin Lian get eligibility nod; it’s a ‘no’ for George Goh

The 63-year-old presidential hopeful pointed out that past presidents have not worked at either entities, but were still elected to the role.

S’pore’s president does not need work experience at MAS or GIC: George Goh

Presidential hopeful Tan Kin Lian (centre) meeting residents at Jurong West 505 Market and Food Centre on Aug 15, 2023.

Best scenario is either George Goh or I qualify for presidency: Tan Kin Lian

Proposed annual report card would contain all his activities and decisions made in the year.

George Goh wants to introduce president’s annual report if elected

 Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song says the best man for president is someone without political affiliation, and “accountable not to the government, but to the people of Singapore”.

President should be like external auditor of a company: Ng Kok Song on independence

Four people have announced their bid for presidency. They are (clockwise from top left) former senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, businessman George Goh, former chief executive of NTUC Income Tan Kin Lian, and former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song.

Presidential Election writ issued; nominations on Aug 22, Polling Day on Sep 1

Presidential candidates can choose from a list of eight approved symbols before 12.30pm on Nomination Day on Aug 22.

Bell, book, pen and more: 8 symbols presidential hopefuls can use in election

The 63-year-old presidential hopeful said competition is healthy and more people should put themselves up as candidates.

George Goh calls for more private sector candidates, disagrees with Tharman’s non-partisan stance