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ANYONE BUT THARMAN 4 Trust vs. Perception President not for international show off But to care and concern about Singaporeans

 ANYONE BUT THARMAN 4 

Trust vs. Perception

President not for international show off

But to care and concern about Singaporeans


For many Singaporeans, especially people with liberal views, Tharman could be a good prime minister, better than Lee Hsien Loong.  Lee Kuan Yew once commented that Tony Tan was his choice for prime minister.  Both failed to be prime minister.


In some sectors of Singapore, especially the elites, Tharman and Tony could be trusted to run the country and lead Singapore into another height.  Perception is they can do the delivery.   Unfortunately, they ventured into the ‘wrong’ path???


Singaporeans’s perception of Tony as elected president is low, as low as the other two ‘walked over’ EPs.  How can trust and perception change so fast when you change your position?   Same person with the same independent mind but different position makes a huge difference in trust and perception.


It is not clear Tharman’s decision to run for the EP is from his independent mind or due to the political reality.  Like Tony, there is no hope for the prime ministership.  But Tony’s reputation and public perception had changed from positive to negative.  Will Tharman be the next?


It may not be true or the fact of the state.  However, public trust and perception of the EP system has gotten worse, not better.    


Respect for all, both locals and foreigners.  Tharman’s international experience is a good connection between Singapore and the West.  However, the new world order and new geopolitics are very different.  The elites  in the West have lost touch with the new development. 


Tharman’s western experience and high international reputation may not meet the new challenges.  It is also the duty of the government to uphold the international ranking of Singapore, not the president.  


For locals,  no matter how good you are internationally,  the basic living standard is all they want.  Just like in 2017, in India,  Tharman’s forgotten call of  “Wrong to have total free flow of people. It’s not just.”  It is still a piece of missing action.  You can respect all but you need to show your care and concern, like affordable housing, elderly care.  Again, this is the job of the PM.

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