SINGAPORE – Bird’s nest, natural tea, kopi, good conversations and a cat named Max.
These are a number of the wellsprings of motivation that the three presidential candidates – Mr Ng Kok Song, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Mr Tan Kin Lian – have tapped to maintain them going as they enter the second half of their marketing campaign.
They had been additionally fast to credit score their companions, who’ve been supporting them.
Mr Ng, 75, stated that other than his each day meditations, his 45-year-old fiancee Sybil Lau has cared for him by guaranteeing he was hydrated and by ordering meals for him.
“I don’t think I would have gone through the last few days without Sybil by my side,” stated the previous GIC chief funding officer.
A frequent function in Mr Ng’s walkabouts is his youthful brother Charles, 60, who Mr Ng stated gives a comforting presence. He additionally stated that his youngsters and grandchildren ship him messages all through the day to examine in on him.
“Just getting those messages really lifts me up and know that although they may not be physically (there) with me, they are with me in spirit,” added Mr Ng.
But it’s a furry good friend that gives essentially the most consolation when he will get home. Mr Ng stated his pet cat Max Lemon Ng, which has amassed greater than 3,500 followers on Instagram, at all times greets him on the door when he goes home.
