Singapore Presidential Election: Tharman, Ng Kok Song, Tan Kin Lian Issued Certificate of Eligibility

The Business Times2023-08-18

Three presidential hopefuls have been issued the certificate of eligibility (COE) from the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC), allowing them to contest in the upcoming election.They are former GIC...

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