Changing the direction of Presidency: Tan Jee Say

Yahoo! Singapore News, 24 Aug 2011
Presidential candidate Tan Jee Say has voiced his intention to change the direction of the Presidency to make it more people-oriented.
Speaking at his rally on Tuesday evening at Toa Payoh Stadium, the former civil service high-flier said he would like to move the role of the Presidency much closer to the aspirations of the people.
"To do that, I cannot remain within the ivory gates of the Istana," said Tan who was accompanied to the rally by his wife Patricia Khoo, 50, and their four children.
"I must move among the people and initiate programmes that will galvanise the young and the young at heart. And harness their energy to build a better Singapore." Full story