The next prospective presidential candidate joining us for a sit-down interview is a familiar name: Mr. Tan Kin Lian. He had contested in the 2011 Presidential Election and lost to Mr. Tony Tan. Now, 12 years later, he's putting on his boxing gloves and preparing for another round in the ring. This time, he's bringing a renewed sense of purpose and a surprising endorsement from a former competition, Mr. Tan Jee Say. For the 2023 Election, his campaign slogan is “Bring Back Trust, Give Us Hope”.

Mr. Tan was the former CEO of NTUC Income, a position he held for three decades from 1977 to 2007, and a one-time member of the PAP, leaving the party in 2008. His distinctive voice on Facebook has garnered widespread attention over the years, sometimes sparking controversy.

In this candid conversation, we discuss his attitude towards posting on Facebook, delve into the motivations behind his decision to re-enter the political arena and explore the reasons why he believes will secure his victory this time. Lastly, we ask him why he should get the votes of young voters.

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Chapter Markers:
(00:00) Opening
(02:31) Welcoming Mr. Tan Kin Lian
(02:54) Why Run For President Again?
(03:44) Former Competitor Turned Proposer: Mr. Tan Jee Say
(05:20) Timeline Of When He Decided To Run
(08:01) Avoiding Splitting the "Non-Establishment Votes"
(10:40) Revisiting the 2011 Presidential Election
(12:52) Going Up Against Mr. Tharman
(15:32) His Key Contributions Achievements
(22:51) What He's Like As a Family Man
(23:40) His Family Discouraging Him to Run
(27:19) Working Relationship with Ong Teng Cheong
(30:04) On Using Facebook
(33:33) His Controversial Facebook Posts
(37:00) His Campaign Slogan
(38:38) Reaching Out To Young Voters
(46:56) Why Should Young Adults Vote For Him
(48:36) Closing