He currently serves as CEO of a regional risk consulting firm. He has also held various leadership roles at the National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) in the past 15 years.
The father-of-three told journalists the top three issues for him this election are the cost of living, jobs and education.
“Those in my age group hitting their 40s and 50s (face) a lot of challenges. It’s very important we make sure that our people, our Singaporeans get the right jobs,” he added.
The People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR) has also indicated its intentions to contest Marymount SMC.
When asked about whether PSP has spoken to PAR about avoiding a three-corner fight, Mr Khoo said his party is speaking to the opposition alliance, adding that he thinks “things will pan out well by itself”.
PSP has also confirmed its plans to contest West Coast-Jurong West and Chua Chu Kang GRCs, bringing the total number of candidates it could field to 12.
TAN CHENG BOCK, S NALLAKARUPPAN LIKELY CANDIDATES
Dr Tan and Mr S Nallakaruppan, who was a PSP candidate in Nee Soon GRC in 2020, were on the list of potential candidates published by the Elections Department on Apr 16.
This means that the two have paid their election deposits and are likely to be candidates.
When asked whether he will be running in the upcoming General Election, Dr Tan noted that he will be turning 85 in a few days.
“But if the spirit is strong, you must stand. And for us, people of my age, if they can do something for the country, they must continue to give what they know back,” he added.
“Although I’m actually going to be 85 soon in a couple of days, I will be able to contribute and I still think that I can contribute. And I’ll bring young people to join me.”
Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3 for the country’s 14th General Election.
