The PAP had decided to turn the presidency, hitherto a ceremonial position, into an elected post with executive, albeit limited, powers. Its new role requires the president to oversee the country’s reserves, approve the national budget, and ratify key civil service appointments. The caveat was that the candidates have to be approved by the government. Therein lay the problem. The president had committed the ultimate sin in Singaporean politics: he resorted to using logic. “You see, if you ask me to protect the reserves,” he explained, “then you’ve got to tell me what I’m supposed to protect.” And why did the government not want to give him the information? “Don’t ask me, because I don’t have the answer,” Mr Ong said.

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

so? You looooooooove to have donald trump as your president. Very fun one

@rwksasc

9 ай бұрын

I’ve read elsewhere why the reserves must be kept a secret. I do suppose one can hold a key without knowing what’s behind the door?

@rwksasc

9 ай бұрын

Father: son, I want you to be my donee for my LPA. Son: I want to know how much you have first, otherwise I cannot be your donee. Makes sense?

Own self choose own self 's president Own self be own self 's leader Own self decide own self 's highest pay

From what was mentioned, it seems like the powers the president has is ceremonial at best, in this case, we need to ask ourselves, do we really need this role in our system? If there is no president, what do we lose? I know we certainly will gain some tax dollars back, as it is one lesser headcount.

@M43782

11 ай бұрын

This is quite a norm in the world. The USA is more like exception. See countries in Europe without king/queen or India, Bangladesh, Pakistan. The system it is just the parliamentary republic.

@00-_-_-_-00

11 ай бұрын

Well, all parliamentary systems are based on the UK model (hence called Westminster system) where the head of state is an unelected monarch that cannot legitimately rule as he/she has no mandate to enact policies or govern in his/her own right in a democracy. Therefore, a separate head of government (the prime minister) from an elected legislative body (parliament) and commands a majority of members in it assumes that role. Now Singapore like most other countries that adopts a parliamentary system doesn't have a monarch (and installing one without any historical context would be simply insane) so instead we have a democratically elected President to assume that role (who has more powers than an unelected monarch). Instead of viewing the cons of the presidency as having limited powers, think of it as having something better than a head of state that has no mandate from the people. Singapore could opt for a presidential system like the U.S. instead of a parliamentary system that it has now, but that too has it's cons. In a parliamentary system, the executive branch is derived from the legislative branch and is accountable to it. It's not the case in a presidential system where the composition of the legislature could be at odds with the executive branch (where you can expect major inconveniences like government shutdowns and the governing party's agenda not being supported and blocked by the legislature, nothing gets done and no one is happy. They could compromise but just ask anyone in the US how they feel about that). Incompetent leaders like Boris Johnson and Liz Truss could easily be shown the door in a parliamentary system where someone like Trump needs to be impeached by virtue of 2/3 majority vote in the Senate and actually needs to be charged with an actual crime to actually warrant it (incompetence is not a crime). So, it's up to everyone which system they'd rather have but I'll choose a parliamentary system where a majority government could be easily formed any day of the week

Singapore does not need President ! Wasting Taxpayers Money ! 😅 This EP is just Wayang !

For the sake of having one maybe? A redundant role. Most Singaporeans see our president once a year at the NDP parade. In the corporate world, i think they are call non-executive chairman/director.

If we wants to make changes, it is through the elected cabinet and.not the selected president.

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

Cabinets formulate policies lor

Dear ST , any idea if Voting for Upcoming PE23 will be held Electronically ?

The most important work of a Singapore President is to sign pre-death certificate for prisoners to be hanged in Changi prison. And to obey all government directive. Other than that it is almost like costume and decorative display. Whoever will be the next president, he or she will make at least S$9 million dollars after a 6 years stint.

No power but highest paid and enjoy 60% pension of taxpayer money.

@agnesteo4549

11 ай бұрын

Better for senior citizens to have more payout $$$$$$/-

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

No happy hah........Go ask daddy trump for help lor

1) Cut ribbons 2) Collect $1.54 million salary per year 3) Rubber stamp whatever the government wants

Welcome to my country and stay healthy

Spending power?

Does it make any difference?

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

As if you will make any difference

@narnooshho8296

11 ай бұрын

@timloo6191 Did I say anything about me?! Don't assume, and don't be rude. It proves nothing and only shows you in poor light.

@PleaseGetReal

9 ай бұрын

Yes ...... cost $1.54 million to pay for the figure head !

@timloo6191

9 ай бұрын

@@PleaseGetReal u can try applying for it

@PleaseGetReal

9 ай бұрын

@@timloo6191 Sorry not a brainwashed local !

Dear ST , the info in this Video is Grossly inaccurate. Try remain Independent & not spread misinformation bcz there is Good Reason why Full name of Singapore starts with the Word “ REPUBLIC “ …

@CalvinK300

11 ай бұрын

So smart of you to spot a scam! 😂

But but …. Tan Kin Lian says he will direct the investments of the reserves! You mean he got it wrong? You mean he runs for an office without knowing the office’s responsibilities? Would you hire someone who says he can do the job while not knowing what the job is?

Also don't forget the pap party run out of road for cars, run out of land to build hdb flats and others....

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

Then go trump land and stay there lor

The ONLY ones really working are Wee and Ong.

President has no POWER AT AL

@xcre8ionx

11 ай бұрын

Good lah.. so no abuse of power

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

Like King Charles lor

@nad24

11 ай бұрын

They all (politicians) have no power but only responsibilities unlike keyboard warriors only have power to comment negatively but zero responsibility like an empty vessel makes the most noise.

@timloo6191

11 ай бұрын

@nad24 u think Mr Vince can get ur sacarsm. That very ancient guy

@nad24

11 ай бұрын

@@timloo6191 yes cannot coz it seems it is a bot

Absolutely none. Just a highly paid figure head.

It may be time to scrap this system and return back to the appointed system

@narnooshho8296

11 ай бұрын

Yes. As it stands, it's totally useless. At least the old system will save a bundle of money.

No power! The only power is the PM.

Waste tax payer money don't need 2 leader's

WAT A ?????????? HIRE AND FIRE😂😂😂😂😂

Give....up.....liao 😮

Milo gao kosong powerrrrrrrr

$1.5 million for a ribbon cutter.... not bad at all.

Chinese Majority country MUST have a Chinese President

@nad24

11 ай бұрын

It is not a Chinese country but officially known as multi racial country. Currently the president is a mix of Indian and Malay as her mother is a Malay and she looks more like a Malay rather than an Indian.

@nad24

11 ай бұрын

@@vincecarlo The current president was born in Singapore.

Milo.

fap, don't worry! The pec will disqualify george! So, please spare us the "lecturing" on the power of the president! It will be a walkover!

Do not believe in all these lies of president is not a powerful person. Singapore's president who has votes of Singaporeans in the whole nation or many Singaporeans' votes if no walkover, is a very powerful person. Singaporeans in the whole nation vote for the person, the person will have more power than a GRC. The person can make changes in politics. He/She can change your fate. Vote wisely.

@narnooshho8296

11 ай бұрын

Heh? You go find out what happened to Mr Ong and then see if you can repeat what you said again.