Will we ever see another politician like President Ong?

Jul. 15 | Jason Lee It was exactly 10 years ago that the late President Ong Teng Cheong called a press conference at the Istana on 16 July 1999 – six weeks before his term was due to end. While the main headlines in the newspapers the following day centred on...

President Ong’s interview with Asiaweek – revisited

Feb. 18 | In light of President Nathan’s press conference where he explained why he approved the government’s request to use the reserves, we re-publish former President Ong Teng Cheong’s interview with AsiaWeek (10 March 2000) where he revealed the obstacles...

“My loyalty is, first and foremost, to the people of Singapore”

Feb. 18 | Jason Lee Watch the video of President Nathan’s press conference at the Istana below. An Elected President can do more to protect our interests – regardless of whether he is an executive or non-executive president. I became worried when I first...