SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan commented that both Koh Poh Koon and Lee Li Lian come from similar backgrounds and share similar life experiences. As such, while both of them understand the needs and concerns of the voters, neither of them have a particular advantage over the other. Assistant Prof Tan added that if we were to do a strict comparison, Lee’s occupation is closer to that of a Professional, Manager, Executive (PME) and would be able to better relate to the voters. “Koh’s qualities are very good, however, not many people can become a surgeon, this identity might create some distance between the voters and him,” he added.
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