“As far as I’m concerned, there is no need to wait a few more hours in order to get the final result.”
“Mr Tharman that my team and I had put up a vigorous campaign and I, in turn, congratulated him on a magnificent victory.” The duo left their condominium home at 9am and headed to Cairnhill Community Club for Ms Lau to cast her vote. They then headed to Katong Community Centre for Mr Ng to vote. Mr Ng Kok Song and his fiancee Sybil Lau visiting the polling station at Block 832 Hougang Central on Sept 1.Mr Ng announced his bid for the presidency on July 19, after days of speculation. He was the third contender to throw his hat into the ring after Mr Tharman and entrepreneur George Goh, who did not qualify.
Another focus of his campaign was how he stressed that he was the only non-partisan candidate in the race. Mr Ng emphasised that unlike his rivals, Mr Tharman and Mr Tan, he had never been a part of any political party, nor had he been endorsed as a candidate by leaders from political parties.
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