President-elect
Tony Tan, the ruling party's proxy candidate who narrowly escaped defeat, said
Sunday that Singaporeans have become more vocal and want more say in how they
are governed.
But the former deputy prime minister said he welcomed the
development as part of a maturing democracy in the city-state governed by the
People's Action Party (PAP) since 1959.
"I think we must recognise the fact that there are many
voices here in Singapore today. Singaporeans are more vocal, they want to make
their views known," he told a news conference the day after winning a
cliffhanger race.
"I think that's a good thing, we should have a diversity
of views in Singapore. It enriches our society, it makes Singapore more
vibrant," he added.
"Decision-making may be a little bit slower but I think
that's a maturing of our democracy, civil society and our politics in Singapore
and it's a development which I welcome."
Tan was elected president with a margin of just 7,269 votes
out of 2.1 million ballots cast.
The 71-year-old banker took just over 35 percent of the vote,
well below the 60 percent garnered by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) in
general elections in May, its lowest ever showing.
Source : AFP
EmpireMoney.com
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