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The Mountbatten Single Member Constituency (SMC) race took a fiery turn as independent candidate Jeremy Tan clashed with PAP’s Goh Sze Kee over Bitcoin investments and town council management, marking Singapore’s first independent candidate rally since 2015.

“Is Bitcoin Gambling?” – Candidates Trade Barbs
At his May 1 rally, 34-year-old entrepreneur Tan challenged PAP’s stance after Goh (46) criticized his pro-Bitcoin policy on April 30, calling it “gambling” since the cryptocurrency “isn’t government-backed.”

Tan fired back: “If Bitcoin is gambling, why is there a Toto outlet beside NTUC FairPrice here?” He cited Temasek’s involvement in crypto – including its $377M loss in FTX and investments in Amber Group – asking: “Has Ms Goh told Temasek they’re gambling?”

Defining gambling as “blind risk-taking,” Tan argued Bitcoin ETFs could protect Singaporeans’ savings against inflation. His proposal includes creating a SGD-denominated Bitcoin ETF.

Town Council Management Dispute
Goh’s camp, backed by retiring 4-term MP Lim Biow Chuan, questioned Tan’s lack of political experience. Tan countered that Goh, a maritime lawyer, also has no town council background.

Highlighting his decade-long entrepreneurial experience, Tan revealed he:

• Consulted losing bidders for Marine Parade Town Council contracts to understand cost structures

• Plans to replace outdated town council software with AI-driven systems

• Aims to integrate Singpass seamlessly and improve mobile accessibility

Unique Campaign Dynamics
Tan, running as the only independent candidate hosting a GE2025 rally, was joined briefly by Radin Mas SMC independent Darryl Lo. His proposals also include:

• Ending the use of HDB flats as retirement assets

• Implementing blockchain-based solutions for resident-committee communications

What’s Next?
With polling day approaching, Mountbatten voters face a clear choice: PAP’s stability-first approach versus Tan’s tech-driven reforms. The Bitcoin debate has become a proxy for larger questions about Singapore’s financial future.