The three-way race in the presidential election officially began when all the candidates and their supporters gathered at the nomination centre on Tuesday morning. However, there have already been a slew of controversies, most notably around Tan Kin Lian’s “pretty girls” social media posts. What other surprises will there be in the race ahead? Elsewhere, opinion online is divided about the appearance of gender-neutral toilets for an event at Suntec City. Why the divide?

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Tan Kin Lian’s “Pretty Girls” Posts

• Ng Kok Song, Tharman, Tan Kin Lian officially in three-way race in presidential election
• Tan Kin Lian apologises to those who feel 'uncomfortable' over his 'pretty girls' social media posts
• PE 2023: ‘Horrid’ or ‘not wrong’? Tan Kin Lian's ‘pretty girls’ posts draw sharp reactions; some say PEC can't police morality
• AWARE voices concerns over Tan Kin Lian's presidential bid, points to his 'history of objectifying women'
• Ho Ching urges all to inform PEC about candidate concerns, says AWARE shouldn't 'whine' after PEC's review
• Presidential candidates' symbols revealed: Palm, figures reaching up, & pineapple

Gender-Neutral Toilets at Suntec City

• Temporary designation of Suntec toilets as 'gender-neutral' sparks hostile online reaction; others see move as positive
• Suntec City's brand sentiments plummet due to gender-neutral toilets
• 'So do I sit or stand?' Netizens divided by gender-neutral toilet at Suntec City, Singapore News

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