Honest and capable leaders are needed to maintain stability in th government and to make th right decisions for the country. These leaders must have moral courage an integrity to do what is right and not what is popular with the people. Singapore would be in a hectic state if the leaders only make decision that are popular with the people.
The government has realised that good leadership and good governance do not occur by chance. potential leaders are specially selected and groomed. Besides talent and ability, leaders are also selected based on their good character.
One good example is our Senior Minister Lee Kwan Yew.
Mr. Lee Kwan Yew said : " In 1972, I persuaded Ong Teng Cheong, then an architect, to give up his well-paying career, to join us. Then in 1976 , Goh Chok Tong, S. Dhanabalan, and 1979, Tony Tan ... It was an unending quest for the right man to be put in the job. It takes many years for a person to be tried and tested as a minister and to develop that judgement and trust."
Honesty is a highly valued quality among the leaders of Singapore. Our leaders must be incorruptible so as to win the confidence and respect of the people. The law deals with leaders guilty of dishonest behaviour.
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