Presidential candidate Tan Jee Say believes the Elected President does not play a role as powerless as what many would think.
In addition to holding veto power in five key areas, "it is also a centre of moral power as well," said Mr Tan at his walkabout outreach in Chinatown on Thursday evening.
"One shouldn't be confused that the President is just Head of State… a nice looking guy, steady guy, wise guy."
"If that was the purpose then they didn't have to amend the Constitution to allow the President to be elected. Then you might as well continue the old situation where you have the President appointed by the Prime Minister," he said. Full story
