Former Singapore Presidential Election Candidate Tan Cheng Bock Declares Support for Tan Kin Lian

CNA2023-08-28

SINGAPORE: Former presidential candidate and Progress Singapore Party's (PSP) chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock has come out to endorse presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian as they share a “common vision” on ...

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