Tony Tan

Families represent the basic building blocks of our society, and primary care a foundational piece of any healthcare system.

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

Whatever initiatives we launch, we must always put the interests of Singaporeans and Singapore first.

I would be able to provide a different perspective and act independently of the Government in the decisions that have to be made by the President.

Singaporeans first' is different from saying 'Singaporeans only.'

Some of the people involved in ISIS are going to Iraq, and some of our young people are being radicalised through the Internet.

Where patient needs are complex, we should provide greater support in the community so that patients can cut down on trips to the tertiary hospital.

We have developed our own approach towards rehabilitating people, involving psychological rehabilitation, social rehab within families and of our Religious Rehabilitation Group.

Singapore is a natural gateway for international firms looking to access Asia and for Asian businesses to access the world.

Every clinical encounter is an opportunity to generate social capital. Even in situations where patient needs are complex or seemingly insurmountable, it is the empathy and goodwill which makes the difference.

The French have a very deep knowledge of Islam in many areas, and we can exchange views.

To ensure that Singaporeans can take advantage of opportunities, the government should continue to monitor carefully the proportion of foreign students in our education institutions to ensure that the proportion matches the present and future needs of the country, and the Singaporeans are the main beneficiaries of our education policy.