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ST Forum MR PAUL Heng need not have heaved a sigh of relief when the outcome of the presidential election was declared on Sunday morning ('Devise a more robust process'; Wednesday). Published on Sep 3, 2011
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Leash your dog in public, period The voters have spoken and they have elected Dr Tony Tan, who won by a razor­
thin margin. Chances of a Malay president dimmer The three losing candidates who put themselves up for selection have proven to be patriots.
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They were all granted the certificate of eligibility from the Presidential Elections Committee and deserve due credit.
International schools must cater to children with special needs too In particular, Mr Heng need not have worried that a different outcome would have spelt the beginning of the end of the story of Singapore's success.
Of late, the Singapore voter is discerning and perspicacious.
PA explains rationale for choosing advisers Are teachers today swamped? Monetise the gifts adorning Istana gallery for charity Different outcome or not, Singapore's safe and strong After President Nathan... My point Forum online So, the outcome of the presidential election would not have jeopardised the well­
being of the nation.
I would like to believe that the institutions we have in place, such as the civil service, ensure that Singapore will remain robust.
Dr Vincent Tan
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