” Work” WITH THE GOVERNMENT
Mr. Tan announced on July 30 that he had submitted an application for a document proving his eligibility for the 2023 national poll. He claimed that a procurator was used to accomplish this.
He added that before deciding whether to send his nomination papers, he would wait for the Presidential Election Committee’s decision on the last stone of approved candidates.
Mr. Tan, a former member of the People’s Action Party( PAP ), stated that he wants to collaborate with the government to find alternative measures to lower living expenses, guarantee affordable housing, and guarantee stable employment. & nbsp,
He continued,” I will adopt a positive, constructive, and open-minded approach and I will suggest to the officials that they test out the new techniques in small doses before completely adopting them.” & nbsp,
The President has judicial power but no executive power, according to the experts CNA spoke with. They have no authority to improve their own plan plan, but they can reject or prevent government steps in certain areas. & nbsp,
When using their veto power in relation to Singapore’s resources or the nomination of important business recipients, the elected President had even read the Council of Presidential Advisers.
According to Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian of the National University of Singapore( NUS ), if the President and the council disagree, the issue is brought before parliament for a simple majority decision. & nbsp,
Although these veto rights are constrained, Mr. Tan stated on Thursday that” they can be used to ensure that state plans align with my vision and goals.”
Dr. Felix Tan of NTU stated that this would set a” very dangerous law.” & nbsp,
He continued, describing Mr. Tan’s perspective as” frivolous” and a” populist sentiment ,” saying that” to say that he can use his veto power would then demonstrate that his is going to be rather antagonistic to some, at least most, of the government policies.” & nbsp,
And in that regard, I believe we will experience a political turmoil in which the President will occasionally have legitimate authority over the state. And that makes no sense because our government is unable to run the nation effectively and efficiently.”& nbsp,
He continued,” From Mr. Tan’s speech, he seems optimistic and impossible.” & nbsp,
It’s terrifying to think that someone of his caliber might even be qualified to run, the NTU analyst said, adding that” he has very little understanding of what the position is capable of doing.”
According to Dr. Mustafa, the Constitution of Singapore clearly outlines the President’s veto power, making it clear what they are permitted to perform. & nbsp,
The leader may, in the end, behave like a politician and turn into an independent power center, according to the nbsp.
According to Assoc Prof. Chong, the Constitution allows for the removal of the President if they knowingly break it, but depending on what they did, this was” look extreme.” & nbsp,