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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has spoken publicly on the saga involving Ivan Lim, this time at a virtual press conference to unveil the candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC, which PM Lee is leading.
In a reply to a question on candidate selection and Ivan Lim’s withdrawal following allegations made against him, Lee said: “I think if we look for the perfect candidate, we will lose many good men and women. And if we encourage a culture of trial by Internet, then we will not find anybody willing to stand and put themselves and their families through this ordeal, even if at the end of it, they’re able to clear themselves.”
“I think Ivan did the right thing to decide to withdraw, and not to have this election distracted by his case.
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