His father, Kadir Marican, was from Nagore district, Pondicherry state, India, while his mother, Salmah Mar’ie, came from Indonesia.
[5] On 31 May 2017, he announced his intention to run for the Presidency of Singapore, which was reserved for Malay candidates.
and that he "can also fulfill the call of most Singaporeans who desire a truly independent Elected President, one who is untainted by party politics".
[6] Salleh applied on the premise that although Second Chance Properties' shareholder equity was between $254.3 million and $263.25 million in the past three financial years, which fells short of the $500 million required for automatic qualification as a candidate, it did not prevent the Presidential Elections Committee to qualify him, if it is satisfied that he has the experience and ability to effectively carry out the functions and duties of the office of the President.
[7] Nonetheless, on 11 September 2017, the Committee rejected his application, issuing only one Certificate of Eligibility to Halimah Yacob.