[FULL] Ng Kok Song begins campaign trail at site of childhood home
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- Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song kicked off his campaign at a void deck in Upper Serangoon Crescent, where he believes his attap-roofed kampung home used to stand. There, he also took questions from the media. READ MORE: str.sg/iSkC
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He does not realize he is overly drama king 😅😅😅😊😊
You are an Elitist, Mr Ng
I still cannot understand your campaign objective?
What is the reason for telling your childhood story about poverty when now you are lifted out of poverty as a result of good Singapore leadership for the country and Singaporeans.
Sibei WAYANG, 75 Yrs now then he returned to his old home when he running for president? he could hv gone back every day..or buy a flat there if he wants to.
If he is sincere, he could have been a RC helping the poor in that area. Not kissing the ground just before the polling day. 😂
@@MS-ub9hbgood comment.
Selling stories
Buay ko yoh
😂😂😂… couldn’t agree more 😂
Mr Ng
You are An Elite Now, thanks to Singapore Government that gives you the opportunity to grow in your career!
Be thankful!
You are who you are now..
So please tell ordinary people the truth!
Please don’t vote according to race! This is wrong n divisive! I’m Chinese, but I’ll give my vote to whoever is most suitable n qualified. No use having a President of your race if he is not of presidential material. Singapore is a multiracial meritocratic society. Please vote wisely for the best candidate. This is the least you can do for your beloved country!
Well said linheng
Oh man, his teochew felt so touching.
Yes. Good to hear it again
Mr NKS your mum is smiling and is crying with tears of JOY😊. Thank you for helping to build up our reserve.
Another thing that a President could do is to speak publicly about issues, such as what Ong Teng Cheong did back in 1999 where he spoke of how he had been informed by the Accountant-General that it would take “52 man-years” to produce the value of the full list of physical assets of the Government.
既然需要52个man year，那就找104个人计算半年就完成了。可见总统选举越来越尴尬，王总统得不到答案，候选人资格不断提高，少数族群总统制度横空出世。个人建议回到旧体制，让总理直接推介总统人选即可。
He deserve to be our head of state.😊😊😊
Hopefully he wil won on polling day.😊🎉😅
Why is Ng Kok Song in Hougang?
It is to solicit for Opposition Votes
Be Thankful Singapore Government has made Hougang a better place to live in since your childhood days
Amem, Mr Ng, well said, God is lisning and do does the public
Studying hard is important but not the key. I studied hard and got PhD few years ago but now have to move overseas after have a family. Life for younger parents is too expensive. This country is no longer the country ten years ago.
try to live with the lower/middle-income families for a few days, then the candidate may be able to get to know what kind of president people really want
This guy should have stepped up years ago when he was in his sixties instead of competing with Tharman...
Why would you let a man from the government run as president? It is a no brainer to vote him out even if we think he is good. No man from the existing government should be president however good he may be. This reason alone disqualifies him.
Agreed. NKS said the same in other interview.@@darrenstrove
Nah.. Small boy don't be jealous cos a non Chinese will win the presidency.. Singapore is a meritocratic country. Tharman will win by a big margin
The majority of Singaporean voters have traditionally not taken skin color into account as a significant factor when making their voting decisions.
@tomchoo3799 I didn't imply that u were part of the majority. I simply implied that Tharman will still win. Haha
Eh nice try NKS. took you more than 30 years to re-visit your old home and once there did the whole shabang of kneeling and kissing the ground in front of cameras. i clap for you.
I help you clap too 😂😂😂
What a speech ! Off the cuff and spoken from the heart . Hope he makes it the Istana
Thank you very much Mr Ng wish you all the best.
He is reliving his life NOW.
Our late parents had alrdy told us their hardships back then n we move on. We r Blessed with Gd Governance.
There is no Teochew land in Singapore, Singapore has an indigenous people.
C'mon la, there were people in much worse dire straits then la. You stil got hut to live in. I heard of people living in cowsheds. It was a common sight & experience then. More importantly - who u gonna respresent the people? Will u have the courage to stand up and protect the Reserves like persecuted Ong Teng Chiong?
Why suddenly wanna serve the people? Anyone told u to do so?
Your are the first to task to build a reserve for Singapore, one must have something - an X factor. Those days were tough days, tough days built strong man and strong man produce good times. Thank you.
No confidence in him? Need to lie for him?😝
Very fake lah. All this while you are staying in Singapore, why this time u kissed the ground of your attap-roofed home? Last year cannot? 5 years ago cannot? 10 years ago cannot? Without cameras also cannot? Without media also can?
Well said 😂
Ng Kok Song is another individual who worked under both Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Keng Swee in the Singaporean context.
Ng Kok Song is a respected figure in Singapore's financial sector. He served as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), which is Singapore's sovereign wealth fund responsible for managing the country's reserves. GIC plays a significant role in managing Singapore's financial assets and investments.
Ng Kok Song worked under both Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Keng Swee during his tenure at GIC. His role as CIO involved making strategic investment decisions to grow and safeguard Singapore's wealth. Given GIC's importance in managing the nation's financial resources, Ng Kok Song's contributions were vital to Singapore's economic development and stability.
Still he can't win 😅
@@abrahamanand5739 we shall see
It’s the past Liao… want to be another Mahathir? Don’t know when to retire 😂 Stressful job to be President, leave it to the younger ones. Singaporeans hard to please, might not be good for your heart 😅
@@christinaaugustine27Agreed is not a easy task. Stress from work can be very individual, and it can happen to people of all ages. Some people are more susceptible to stress than others, and there are many factors that can contribute to work-related stress.
Methinks he shouldn't get too emotional or dramatic;it could backfire.
Just focus on how he is going to unite Singaporeans in these uncertain times,stand up for the country in his interactions with other politicos as president of Singapore,and involve himself in charitable works.
"emotional" and "dramatic" are fitting descriptions if the demeanors are exaggerated and faked. But Singaporeans do want to know the person and character of the presidential candidate holistically. Nothing wrong in being authentic.
His life experiences from young during old times.
Never tried to find the old family home until PE eh. 😅
Any Family Feud Over Fate Of Family Home aka LKY ? 🤭 🤠 🤒
Full of theatrics for $1.5 million salary !
@@PleaseGetReal I call him kneeling drama papa 😂
Mr Ng, you are wise with traditional value. It is important to have moral values. Wish you and your partner all the best.
Singapore and Singaporeans will Benefit a lot from David Peter Ng. We had already befitted when he first built up the Treasure Chest. Now he wants to come back and Safeguard the Reserves before it is GONE.
The President has the Mandate to Stop the PM from misusing the Money. The Wrong President can Steal the Money or Open the Ta Men ( Big Door) for his people to
use the Money if he holds the KEY.
🤣🤣🤣@@gracelim2336
If he had any " moral values " , he
Wouldn't Have A " companion " Young Enough To Be His GRAND
DAUGHTER 🤗 👙 😋💦 👙
Don't magnify his contribution to the reserve. CIO is only an employee doing the job within his scope of KPI. Moreover,
(1) GIC was established 5 years before he joined, & he took 21 years to become CIO
(2) The reverse of Singapore is contributed, not only by GIC, also by MAS & Temasek, and not forgetting taxpayers in the early years.
He is still very sharp. He is no yes man type and he will speak up his mind if he disagree .
One of the living legend. His transformations throughout the ages guided with his philosophy and ideology have made him understand the revolving changes Singapore is going through. Astonishingly he is able to comprehend the aspirations of the younger generations notwithstanding the older generations as well. Very sincere in my opinion. Strong fighting spirit and determination. It will not be wrong for him to win our support. The current conditions of our country requires us to consider our present and future challenges. It will be wise for us to ponder this president election with more care. A slight reflection of Mr Lee Kuan Yew as he speaks.
Ahahaha..pls dont taint LKY's name la. The man cant even hold a match stick to the legend, let alone be compared.
Very well written. NKS will Never use PINEAPPLES TO Potray himself. He used the Heart not the Brain
@@deepone5005 Lky loved KS like his Son. He Trusted KS with Body and Soul. As President KS has Oppotunity and Power to Reunite Lee
Family. President and Pm work in Same Office. KS has a Mission to fullfil to thank Lky for his Good Life . KS can simply issue a Presdential decree to PmLee to follow his Father's Will to demolish Family at Oxley Rd. Turning House into a Shrine is against KS's God 4th Commandment
Rooting for you sir! I hope you make it to the Istana!
He knows how to tug at heart strings and using his wife to gain popularity. Not so simple. Until he prove he has Singaporeans at heart, Im still sleptical. He has his advantage and that is he speaks good english, not nervous but i dont respect using his wife to gain popularity. Media is also unfair. If want to interview a candidate's wife, then all their wives should be interviewed too. His kneeling on the floor is also too dramatic like giving a show to impress that he has gratitude and is a good person.
Find out more b4 conclude...
@@CSC-gu4us there's nothing to conclude, that's my opinion after watching many of the videos. What makes u so sure I have not found out things? After seeing many vids, news, social media etc, I arrived at my own opinion. You can have your own opinion too.
All i can said is he is good speaker elites same as tharman. His GF nationality already show us that not born in singapore..
Everybody back then lived in atap huts too..but not everyone became Billionaires. These politicians need to show more than their roots.. what we need is someone to really champion for the people.
I love your spirit and vision. And I hope you will be able to carry out your promise and to a better future. You have all my support!
Ng Kok Song
Down to earth. Eloquent. Oracle. Versatile.
A global negotiator.
This video will capture the heart ❤️ of world 🌎.
Inspirational Ng KokSong,u truly r for the Singaporean!🙏🙏🙏 I pray and Hope You win this election!Love The Singapore😊😊😊
He can't win
I hope the ever-likeable Tharman wins, too! Can we have 2 winners please?? 🙏
I literally increased the speed to 1.25, then 1.5 😅 your public speaking skill is outdated and needs to be improved.
Aiyo, if you want to encourage the youngsters, do not relate to how you came out of poverty (yes, I know you are not wrong) because they are not in poverty so they cannot truly relate and they will immediately jump to "times are different".
Webinar lah, not seminar. A president cannot make such mistakes ya, imagine talking to the world.
Cybil's mum from the vulnerable group ? Social worker there for her ? Thought they are those Crazy Rich Asians Cybil has to manage their family financial portfolio.
Webinar not seminar 🤣😅😂
Dono y ive teary eyes. Thks Mr Ng.
Quite emotional. We have to thank the silent majority, appreciate the vocal minority and accept that diversity is what makes Singapore progressive, regardless. It's pretty straightforward - when you pour oil, vinegar and water together, only one of them can withstand heat. The one that is a complicated molecule, not easily attracted to surfaces. Yet, once attracted, it is hard to get rid off. All the best.
The only candidate who actually speaks like a president
A true People’s President!!! Good luck to you Mr NG K S 👍😁💪
A true People's President or A true Puppet President
Would be nice if he could smile more? At least appear to be friendly and approachable like the other 2 candidates
Exactly, like you walked into a shop to buy things and the sales person have this kind of angry and unapproachable face. You don’t feel like buying anything from him/ her… just walked out immediately 😂
He smiles like hell in other podcasts. This is meant to be a tearjerker. We have to be consistent.
Strict grandpa
Well spoken! Very touching indeed!
Your child told you where you live since childhood,not you tell your children???
we need a president that has these qualities too
New citizens should not be allowed to vote whether PE or GE for at least 10 years. PAP can amend the constitution with super majority in Parliament (Don't suka suka change according according to your whims and fancy)
Since Pap won from Barisan sosialis time all goals keep changing bless all peace
How can this guy be a unifying factor? Look at him, he is so full of himself and his achievements. At least Mdm. Halimah could resonate with the man in the street. He looks cocky and talks cocky. Sorry, I won't want to waste my vote for this guy.
Halimah resonate with which man in the street? Which man in the street can get a walkover I ask you?
Tharman also not good choice as he is not independent, arrowed by LHL to clear up the mess of the reserved presidency. LHL had used people like Tharman and GCT to the maximum, he still will try to milk LKY. By celebrating his 100th birthday as if he is The Eternal Leader in North Korea, i dont think LKY agree with this using him as political tool.
Agree. Stay humble lah. Speak full of oneself reflects what you would want to do for others. I also don’t know him but I know he has young fiancee. Nothing wrong but image like not suited for Singapore leh. Lol😅
@@sinchuntay7863please Halimah was my MP in Marsiling. She Absolutely 100 percent walk the ground. She has done a lot of the community. It was vastly different from when Hawazi Daipi was my MP. I'm not a huge fan of PAP but I will give credit where it's due.
@@sinchuntay7863Ya, Halimah is not my choice. It is a forced choice.
By listening to you, we feels all our problems solved, let start meditating.
So far not one of the three have announced that he will donate a huge portion of his $1.5 million to charity.
WAYANG + SENDIWARA = SHOWMANSHIP AT ITS
VERY BEST - CREEP SHOW
He is so brave, confident and empathtic
He is definitely more than acquainted with acting, which makes me confident in his presidential potential. However, it's just slapstick comedy.
I wondered whether kok song flew fighting kites and played with fighting spiders . Those were the best times of my life.
Sob story. Dont fall for it Singapore.
Crazy 😜 won’t get my vote
the wayang very top-notch.... better than our mediacorp actors. Motherhood statements zhui zhui.
part of the job
I think he sure convincing than the son of punggol... He kneeling down man on floor with more cameras then him... That guy only picked rubbish in drains with 1 camera man... 😢
🎉
Story of real life and hardship in those old days. Sincere and responsible person are born from such environment.
If he doesn't get president he still can give speech for Singaporean quite interesting to listen..his views.
What English is that" her son 'standing' to become the president of Singapore? Eg. You STAND in the presidential election. You RUN FOR president. Many ppl been standing in bus n mrt but didn't become president. This guy didn't follow LKY speak mandarin campaign...seem like WAYANG king
I feel like he is a good man. Wish him good luck for the presidential election.
We don’t need this kind of President (talk kok kok song)😩😩
Pls don’t be so full yourself. Many of our generation in Singapore also lived thru’ such poor condition. Don’t need to be so emotional. You look so dramatic. Just want to be a President of Singapore only. What is the big deal. Unless you are standing for the Presidency in China.
😅😊😂
😂😂😂
Mr Ng Kok Song , a person with substance.
He was tearing. So many poignant memories. Your mum and Mother Mary are with you, Mr Ng. All the best to your success.
You are very wise not to comment on Tan Kin Lian. No need to.
Well done! 7:18 8:42 16:17 19:16 20:49 21:06
Good actor!😝
PS. His childhood was not any worse than our pioneer generation, what's the big deal?!😝
if he had sincerely wanted to help Singaporeans, he would hv done so many things for the vulnerable using his skills long ago . Very emotional person, with a lot of ego, kissing the ground only now when he wants to be the president. Reporters love to report about you - the gutsy underdog.
which he did by building the national reserved, by doing volunteering works and donating to the needy. I'm sure he contribute to Singapore more than the average citizens.
Ya right …… he helped built up reserve$ 😂 So now he should know how much money Singapore has and the Government can pay him $1.5 mil as salary …LMAO 😂
Very alert, & having a sharp mind. He is very confident too
Alert and snail speed!😝
His Dreams Will Be Shattered On
01 Sep 23 😭
I wasn't intersted in the PE as I was too jaded by the gerrymandering in politics. To me Mr. Ng was just another towkay trying his luck. After this video, he has my vote.❤
Love him or hate him, I must say he's a really good story teller. 👍
😂
He has real experiences to tell that benefit our generation.
..... & actor
He motivates other with good speeches. As President he will be able to rally the people to persevere towards common goals.
Hate him? Why would anyone? Mr Ng embodies the Singapore story. Effort to take part in these elections in the mid winter of his life is laudable.
When he said respect people respect gender ng kok song will confirmed have my vote
My great ah Kong also drink well water and shower with rain water.... but my great ah Kong is Hokkien is also good man but never go school.. but go temple and live in New Soon Ba-soon-Pa. Isn't the same.... We all have unique stories of past.... but what can you promise and DELIVER in future... FYI. We all love our Mom too.
You might had humble roots but you have been enjoying the lap of luxury for decades. Your young fiance probably learnt of poverty through her textbooks and short stint charity
Notice he never blinks his eyes.....some people in society tell lies without blinking their eyes...
His Faith in GOD even without blinking his eyes truth is all he knows.
the “constitution was supposed to be a sacred document”.
As an example on how PAP has changed the constitution to their preference can be seen in the 1980s when it implemented the GRC system, which “allows mediocre candidates to float into Parliament on the coattails of people like Tharman”, he said.
He can be the President.. Tharman should have been the PM instead haha!
Mr. Ng takes his participation in PE very seriously. It is good to have a President who takes the job seriously. It should not be treated as a retirement job at the huge expense of the nation. Of the 3 candidates, I believe Mr. Ng will take his job as President of Singapore very seriously to carry out his duty excellently. He is the only candidate who is determined to do something great for the country and the citizens. The other two candidates looks frivolous and striving for the best retirement job. I hope fellow Singaporean be sensible and give him a resounding win over the other two candidates. Mr. Ng likely to be the best President our country will ever have.
Sensible Singaporeans will not be deceived by a person who has only started to set foot in the community in less than 2 months, is not trying to attain higher power/ status!😝
You are doing great harm to our country democracy by discouraging qualified candidates to stand for election. I think you are either a traitor or a malicious foreign agent seeking to undermine our country constitution.
My advice to you is stop trying to promote a walk-over for every PE to create unrest among the people because Singaporean are not stupid.
I suppose kok Song environment and experiences is going to b different from the youngster coming out of society now. They are faced w stiff competition not just locally by influx of foreigners. The ever increasing inflation, car, hdb, gst, medical bills, loans are things they have to handle these days. Nice and inspiring story it mayb, bur not applicable and realistic
I see the common theme of survival that is still relevant today. For some of us, it isnt issues like bread and butter, poor living conditions, money to buy textbooks. But for some of us today, these issues are still true. Not despairing, having hope and working hard if you find opportunities (which Singapore created for him in his first job tho he wasnt qualified, and hopefully keeps creating for young people)... these are applicable lessons for today.
I prefer anytime anyone who is a god fearing person but not a religious nutjob, who is successful yet so humble, bodily old but young at heart
Your mom surely proud because you want to our President. We are waiting to hear more on how you can contribute as President to bring us in difference levels. Self help ? No doubt you can be a pastor or financial advisor.
It begs the question why Article 45 was not changed earlier but only about a year before Tharman announced that he would be running for President. That the double standards I am talking about
It’s interesting to note that this part of Article 45 has just been modified only about a year ago. The disqualification fine quantum used to be S$2,000. It was changed to S$10,000 last May.
It's self-explanatory.
The moment when TCB lose by 0.3%..
2nd e walkover and 3rd time, disqualified person without showing why.. Since then.. SG people already lose heart by this. Well let see how much people's choice then..
Mr Ng K S, definitely you have my vote to become next Singapore President. Every sensible voter should vote for him👏💪
Maybe you and a handful voters only.
But i prefer him as a story teller.
Very hard to say things may happens unexpectedly people think he is a story teller but on polling day 1.9.23 NKS won by a narrow margin n became our first independent president.😊😊😊
Wayang man 😱😱😱
It seems more qualified to be a missionary
To effect a real change in Singapore,you cannot recycle old worn out party men to high office. A kaki nang will always be a kaki nang. Even if he or she changes a different uniform.
Don't have to be so drama!
Trying to emulate the Pope and not sure what you're proving. Aside from the propaganda trolls in here, most people see right through you. Nice person, but not a champion for the people!
NKS would be a really good investment adviser
But not a president who can bring people together
Ppl must understand that it's V emotional thing to get out of comfort zone to run for president at this age..explaining why he is doing ..it's bcos of his PAST, so this conviction,.. from the heart & not drama ,chai bo（知道吗）？
Rare talent. Qualified president
Calling god bless those who suffered and need help, those who are still suffering no job, no joke,no income.
In 1992, Tharman was accused of leaking Singapore’s economic growth rate for the second quarter of that year before it was officially published.
Then PM Goh Chok Tong was very angry when the incident happened. He said he would not tolerate the illegal disclosure of sensitive or classified information, adding that the government had to “nip the problem in the bud” and prevent anyone from gaining personal advantage as a result of a misuse of official information.
Where was your source?
Yea okay. Can you complete the story ser. What happen after he was accused? What u stated is only the front part 😂. There was a trial and he was acquitted of leaking. Was charged for negligence instead.
Complete the story la
The case stretched several months. Tharman contested and was eventually acquitted of the charge of communicating the GDP growth flash projections.
He unsuccessfully contested a lesser charge of negligence but was nevertheless convicted together with all the others in Mar. 1994.
He was fined S$1,500, while the rest S$2,000.
GCT Was Never A PM -
Only A SEAT WARMER
For LSL , Just Like The
Present " PM In Waiting "
WAIT LONG LONG
Lawrence Covid Wong 😅 😪
Good speech from the heart
all the wayang wayang surface in order to get that position. Personally i dont really belief people at this age doing this is purely for the interst of people or coutnry, most likely is enjoying having won and being in that position and the feeling of being important to the people and country. All is about pride. Nothing else excite him other than this since he already has everything in the past. (even having a young partner where most people of his age would dreamt of......LOL)
Mr Potential President, would you still be teaching younger generation meditation and public speaking even if you are not elected to be the President?
No, he won’t BUT he will tell younger people to work harder and acquire a skills… Talk is cheap Lah 😂
His analysis of the investment world is very impressive, but not many common people can relate well to him, in terms of investment and meditation, because most people are facing the inflation pressure and bread and butter issues. I hope he knows the commoners' desire and aspirations soon in his campaign trails....
Saying and doing all the “right” things, and the rather round the bush message (say macham never say)……TKL comes across as more genuine and logical/rationale.
No la, you were thankful to be in GIC/MAS for 45 years, then you can stand for Presidential election, not because you came from Kangka village.
He talks too much and very arrogant and over too confident about himself. Do we need an old uncle to be president?
Posturing
The question is whether he did kiss the floor is remained to be seen. Maybe is just the forehead.For me,i dare not kiss the floor becoz many cleaners over the years use mop to clean it .Not very hygiene. NkS touch the forehead is good enough to win Singaporean heart.
Till the fifth presidential election then I have some ideas what the roles of president in Singapore. Thanks for sharing
老伯的作为，感动天，感动地。
由其是吻地的那一幕。😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Bravo to a beautiful and powerful speech!
With Utmost respect 👏🏻👏🏻
Still he won't win the elections 😊
What 's The Weight Of His 🏀🏀s ?
Ah Peh full of drama so easily scammed.
His starting statement says it all...he was nominated.
Bro Kong song, we truly appreciate your sob story. You are a sincere man. But we think you should retire happily by now. Look after your young fiance. Remember your health. All the best.
😂😂😂