Dear all, 

In view of the elections results, a group of concerned Singaporeans have reached out to me and we have updated our petition and request now made directly to Tharman Shanmugaratnam. 

I hope this will reflect your stand on the issues as well. Please continue to help share this petition and let the people of Singapore know about the ongoing concerns that we have. 

After examining potential legal angles, we believe that the best way forward for now is still through sharing of information and education to the public on this important issue. 

Thank you for helping us to highlight this important topic to your friends and families. 

Updated Petition, 7 Sept 2023. 

Dear Tharman Shanmugaratnam,

We write to you as concerned citizens, reflecting diverse voting perspectives, and in light of the substantial mandate you have received through the Presidential election. With 70% of the votes in your favor, we emphasize the critical importance of your commitment not to betray the trust placed in you by Singaporeans. Your loyalty to Singapore, its people, and our nation's future trajectory is of utmost importance.

We wish to address a matter of grave concern raised by Ms. Iris Koh concerning loyalty to Singapore and potential issues related to moonlighting and foreign interference. In her TikTok video (https://www.tiktok.com/@iriskoh11/video/7270674265354079495?lang=en Ms. Koh mentioned her visit to the Elections Department on August 22nd to file objections against your candidacy. Unfortunately, her apprehensions regarding potential foreign interference were not adequately addressed, and her objection letter did not reach the Elections Department.

We wish to highlight that under Constitutional Article 14, Freedom of Speech, every citizen has the right to voice concerns when they perceive potential violations of the law. This right forms the bedrock of our Constitution, enabling our democratic processes, including the exercise of the right to vote. Freedom of Speech serves as a safeguard for whistleblowers who expose injustice and allows every citizen to sound the alarm when they witness injustice. We firmly assert that the Elections Department erred by not receiving and considering Ms. Koh's objection.

Furthermore, despite the media's awareness of Ms. Koh's objections and their documentation of her story, no press outlet raised this critical issue. This raises ethical concerns, particularly in light of the fact that SPH Media Trust receives substantial public funding amounting to $900 million. Their failure to fulfill their duties to report and inform the public about this important matter before Singaporeans cast their votes is deeply troubling.

This video has since garnered the attention of more than 300,000 viewers, with numerous comments and concerns expressed by the public, questioning why the press did not bring this issue to the forefront.

Please refer to the attached document outlining the ethical duties of the press (https://www.unodc.org/pdf/youthnet/media/ethics_code_sample.pdf It underscores the obligation of the press to report honestly, with accuracy, fairness, and the disclosure of all essential facts, refraining from suppressing relevant available facts or giving distorting emphasis.

In your capacity as the future Head of State, we respectfully request transparency concerning your international affiliations with various organizations, details of your compensation, and the authorities to which you are accountable within these organizations. Do you have obligations to entities beyond the people of Singapore?

We are particularly concerned about your associations with the World Economic Forum (WEF), World Health Organization (WHO), and other international bodies, given emerging information from parliamentarians and diplomats worldwide regarding these organizations.

Moreover, we are troubled by your apparent prioritization of WEF and global agendas over Singaporean concerns, as evidenced by:

Your emphasis on climate change as Singapore's most significant challenge
(https://theindependent.sg/tharman-climate-change-challenge/).

Announcements by unelected WEF officials regarding an urgent plan to vaccinate 60% of every country in the world https://www.aussie17.com/p/breaking-unelected-wef-official-announces.

Calls to strengthen global health funding and boost vaccinations (https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/strengthen-global-health-funding-boost-vaccinations-to-prevent-future-outbreaks).

Your discussions on future pandemics and vaccines https://www.tiktok.com/@iriskoh11/video/7272924090535513346

The current petition has garnered over 700 signatures and you can view public comments on the link, to view the feedback to this issue. 
https://chng.it/5dYQ6kngDL

Your candidacy, Mr. Tharman, and your previous views on vaccines, future pandemics, and systemic shocks have generated considerable anxiety and distress among Singaporeans. These sentiments appear incongruent with your campaign promise of "Respect for all."

The WEF is not an ordinary NGO; it comprises diplomats from across the globe with global agendas that may not always align with Singaporean interests. This is especially concerning in light of the role of the President of Singapore, who holds the keys to the military, police, and the second key to the reserves.

Considering the oaths you will take as President, committing to uphold the integrity of the President's office and your campaign promise of "Respect for all," we respectfully request that you either resign from all international affiliations or relinquish the position of President of Singapore.

This step is imperative to safeguard and preserve the sovereignty of Singapore. The President's office should be occupied by an individual transparent in their foreign dealings, free from any moonlighting commitments or foreign allegiances.

Attached, please find warnings and concerns expressed by diplomats, parliamentarians, and esteemed thought leaders from around the world regarding the WEF, for your reference and consideration.

https://bit.ly/stopwef

Regards, 
Concerned Singaporeans.