Nathan's first book: "Why Am I Here?". His memoirs on the duties and role of the President is expected to be released in September. 
'Greater transparency' needed
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Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011
By David Lim
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Tan Jee Say intends to introduce "greater transparency" by issuing an annual report to Singaporeans if he is elected president.
He said that the report will detail all the custodial, ceremonial, diplomatic and socio-political functions performed during the year.
Addressing more than 8,000 people who had gathered at the first presidential rally held at Toa Payoh Stadium last night, Mr Tan, 57, said: "Just as the Government is accountable to the people, the elected president should also be similarly accountable to the people who elect him.
"Up till now, there has not been a single annual report detailing what the President has done over the last 12 years."
During his 25-minute address, he touched on topics such as presidential salary, educating the young and relying more on home-grown businesses to keep the economy afloat.
Nine other speakers, including National Solidarity Party figures Nicole Seah and Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss, as well as Mr Tan's nephew Tan Tze Yann, 34, took to the stage before him.
Mr Tan Jee Say, who spoke at about 9pm, was received by the audience with rousing cheers and chanting of his name.
On presidential salary, he said that he would return the bulk of the $25 million that he would receive over the six-year presidency term if he is elected.
He also said that he intends to "galvanise the young and the young at heart" and harness their strengths to build a better Singapore.
For instance, he said that he would encourage the Government to provide pre-school education that is not based "on tests, and scoring the highest marks" for all.
This is because children should enjoy their childhood but, at the same time, be prepared for the realities of the working world, he said.
"I want a Singapore where people love our country so much that they want to have more children. And their children want to grow old here and have more children."
'Greater transparency' needed
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Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011
By David Lim
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Tan Jee Say intends to introduce "greater transparency" by issuing an annual report to Singaporeans if he is elected president.
He said that the report will detail all the custodial, ceremonial, diplomatic and socio-political functions performed during the year.
Addressing more than 8,000 people who had gathered at the first presidential rally held at Toa Payoh Stadium last night, Mr Tan, 57, said: "Just as the Government is accountable to the people, the elected president should also be similarly accountable to the people who elect him.
"Up till now, there has not been a single annual report detailing what the President has done over the last 12 years."
During his 25-minute address, he touched on topics such as presidential salary, educating the young and relying more on home-grown businesses to keep the economy afloat.
Nine other speakers, including National Solidarity Party figures Nicole Seah and Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss, as well as Mr Tan's nephew Tan Tze Yann, 34, took to the stage before him.
Mr Tan Jee Say, who spoke at about 9pm, was received by the audience with rousing cheers and chanting of his name.
On presidential salary, he said that he would return the bulk of the $25 million that he would receive over the six-year presidency term if he is elected.
He also said that he intends to "galvanise the young and the young at heart" and harness their strengths to build a better Singapore.
For instance, he said that he would encourage the Government to provide pre-school education that is not based "on tests, and scoring the highest marks" for all.
This is because children should enjoy their childhood but, at the same time, be prepared for the realities of the working world, he said.
"I want a Singapore where people love our country so much that they want to have more children. And their children want to grow old here and have more children."
