New PAP Candidates
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if Chua Mui Hoong can damn them, they can stop buying starch for their white uniforms.
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Frankly speaking i think we dont need elections in singapore any more.
No creddible opposition. Iron fisted Govt.
Frankly im fed up with the entire guise of a democratic system.
I say the hell with the election and a political process.
Lets declere someone through election,
The king of singapore. Then we can all live happily ever after......
Just give us jobs and stop prostituting the countries to forigners.
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Someone mentioned that if you cannot agree to the Intergrated Resort / Casino issue that the ruling party is pursuing, then he should leave.Originally posted by abao:the 3 candidates said that they are not a "yes" man/woman. But do they know that sometimes they will be forced to say "yes" even though they may disagree strongly with it?
so how can you have non-conformity. its a ox head not fiiting into horse mouth. -
Building one is easily, whether can have successful running still misery. Bad things about gambling hear a lot. Good things never hear before.Originally posted by LinYu:Someone mentioned that if you cannot agree to the Intergrated Resort / Casino issue that the ruling party is pursuing, then he should leave.
so how can you have non-conformity. its a ox head not fiiting into horse mouth.
Those said cannot also never stand firm. what can we say somemore. LL loh..
Haven't we got too much gamblings.. -
How about non-conformist ex-President Ong Teng Cheong?
Monday • May 16, 2005
EX-PRESIDENTS ALL DESERVE STATE FUNERALS
Lack of a clear policy is puzzling
Like many other Singaporeans, I am both puzzled and saddened over the non-accordance of a state funeral for former president Ong Teng Cheong who passed away in February 2002.
To me, the reply from Mr Chen Hwai Liang, the press secretary to the Prime Minister ("Honour rites still evolving" May 14 — 15) has only added to the confusion as to who qualifies for the state funeral and who does not.
Mr Chen said a person's "rank or the appointment that he or she had held" need not necessarily determine if a state funeral would be accorded, as it "depends on the person's services to the nation, as well as other special circumstances".
In the hearts and minds, knowledge and understanding, of many Singaporeans, Mr Ong had served us well since 1972 – whether as a Member of Parliament (MP), minister, labour chief or as our first elected president.
Even before entering politics, he contributed as a grassroots volunteer in Seletar Hills.
What about his firm beliefs and convictions over the positive impact of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, during the transportation debate in the early 1980s?
Have we forgotten the significance of the three committees headed by Mr Ong: the Moral Education Committee (1979), Advisory Council on Art and Culture (1989) and the Chinese Language Review Committee (1992) which led to significant changes in our society today?
I agree that "when Singaporeans who have made major contributions to the country pass away, it is right and fitting that they be honoured and mourned by the nation", regardless of whether they may or may not be former presidents.
However, isn't it clear that Mr Ong's contributions merited such appreciation?
In any case, the actions of former presidents Ong and Wee Kim Wee have taught us valuable lessons in life: Be it about humility, sincerity, graciousness, courage, concern for others, and so son. We should remember and appreciate them in the years to come.
It is pointless to have bridges or airports named after them if, years down the road, our children do not even know their significance to Singapore. Yet again, the naming of key buildings or structures in memory of them would help future generations understand.
For a start, I suggest renaming Changi Airport and the new Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) terminal as the Ong Teng Cheong Airport and Wee Kim Wee Terminal. With the emergence of LCCs, more families and ordinary Singaporeans are able to enjoy the luxury of travelling.
And given the humble backgrounds of both former presidents, it is apt that the airport and terminal are named in their memory.
Mr Chen's point that our practices and customs for public ceremonies and observations are "still evolving", seems contrary to Singapore's reputation for careful organisation and planning.
It is most unusual that there is no definite policy or rules regarding a state funeral.
It is ironic that a president is given the honour of the nation's salute on National Day, and yet when it comes to his funeral ceremony, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet have the final say.
Any president, whether outstanding or mediocre, should be given respect and recognition.
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That is why I have said earlier.
There can never be any "non-conformist " in any individual political party.
All these new PAP candidates have all been screened thorughly for similarity in political views with the incumbent party. To think that they will offer any radical diverse views that will challenge the party is an utter waste of time.
If I may use those famous words uttered by the people at the top, it is a walking "time bomb" if the party allows dissenting voices in their ranks. -
I'm still on the floor laughing my arse off..lend me your hand so I may get up.
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Keep on laughing, laughing is a good medicine for good health...hahahahahOriginally posted by LazerLordz:I'm still on the floor laughing my arse off..lend me your hand so I may get up. -
Lim Boon Heng talk nonseanse, parliment not yet start he knows these 3 candidates no conformity, is it aiready they rehearsed before meeting the press ? worst zaqi, cant givea definite answer, if he is in my constituentcy, i would sure vote him out becourse his face look arrogant, another thing why the candidates all must say they come from poor family, is that the PAP style that all candidates must come from poor family. and how about those from rich family can not join papOriginally posted by king108:They may claimed as a "No" man/woman as current stage is still talk talk status.
Until today, we had not seen other "showman / showwoman" - cannot show of hand along with Mr Chiam and Mr Low even after heated debate performed by them.
Haven't we seen enough such performance. Even when NMP's individual visions that are difference are told to " ". I don't bear any hope on them already. -
see their faces..... i already can sense Leegalized corruption in their souls already!
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No, must have elections preferably every year so that we can get goodies every year and not every 5 years!Originally posted by headset:Frankly speaking i think we dont need elections in singapore any more.
No creddible opposition. Iron fisted Govt.
Frankly im fed up with the entire guise of a democratic system.
I say the hell with the election and a political process.
Lets declere someone through election, The king of singapore. Then we can all live happily ever after......
Just give us jobs and stop prostituting the countries to forigners. -
PAP introduces second batch of new candidates for upcoming GE
By Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia
The People's Action Party has introduced its second batch of new candidates for the upcoming General Election.
Among the three introduced on Tuesday was 44-year-old Seah Kian Peng, who is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of NTUC FairPrice. He's married, with a son and daughter.
On the community front, Mr Seah has been a member of the Jurong Central Citizens Consultative Committee since 2002.
He is also a board member of the Centre for Fathering.
Mr Seah graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Building honours degree.
Asked about his priorities, Mr Seah said the creation of good quality jobs is essential as is growing the economy.
But at the root of it all, the man whose parents struggled financially to support the family said a strong family unit is essential.
"I hope we can promote a model which is family-centric and we can do a lot for the community by being family-centric. If we can get that right, I believe we can solve many of the problems we have right now," said PAP candidate Seah Kian Peng.
Also introduced was the first Indian candidate.
Hri Kumar, a 39-year-old lawyer, is a Director with Drew & Napier, a firm he has worked in since graduating from the National University of Singapore.
He has represented party leaders in high profile defamation lawsuits in the past.
The youngest of nine children, Mr Hri Kumar has been active with school and community activities from an early age.
He has been helping at meet-the-people sessions in Taman Jurong constituency since last October.
Asked about issues he would fight for, he stressed education and spoke candidly about his struggles with Chinese as a second language - his parents made each child learn different second languages.
He also commented on the hottest issue of the election - PAP's policy of linking votes to upgrading.
"The issue of upgrading has particular significance to since some of my family members still live in Potong Pasir. In fact that's where I grew up, in Blk 224, Lorong 8 Toa Payoh. At the last elections, Mr Chiam succeeded in persuading the voters to vote for him despite the fact that upgrading was also offered, so the voters have a choice. So I dont think anyone is being arm-twisted into voting for one party or another," said PAP candidate Hri Kumar.
The third new PAP candidate introduced on Tuesday was 48-year-old Ellen Lee, an advocate and solicitor with Ramdas & Wong.
She's married and has been involved with volunteer service since 1981.
She currently volunteers her time at a number of places such as the Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre and the Centre for Promoting Alternatives to Violence.
Her focus will be the difficulties many heartlanders face with the cost of living and to make sure their children receive as high a level of education as possible.
Known for her work with the Singapore Association of Women Lawyers, Madam Lee had been approached by the party to stand previously in 1997.
"I have been approached before but did not take it up because I felt I needed more time on the ground and there were other things to be done as well. At that time, they were opening the door ajar slightly, but not fully, for more women candidates," said PAP candidate Ellen Lee.
At 48, she is the oldest candidate introduced so far.
The next round of introductions will be on Thursday.
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The TNP interviewed the most recent 3 new candidates from PAP today. Of the questions, one asked if they knew how much it cost for them to take a MRT to Orchard...
Ms Lee says she lives in Hougang and she thinks it cost $1. Mr Hari doesn't know and the last guy says he lives in Katong and he's sure it cost about $1.
Don't they know the minimum cost of a MRT ride is already more than $1?? -
Strongly agree. Then I can start doing printing business.Give 10% discount also canOriginally posted by pearlie27:No, must have elections preferably every year so that we can get goodies every year and not every 5 years! -
Dear Fellow, thought you already disappointed with non-ruling parties members.Originally posted by anonymouscoward:
Now, it's the instructed "non-conform" PAP's members?
Puzzled me.... :mrgreen: My hair getting messy... -
I didnt want to say this......but I cant resist the temptation anymore....
Why is it, there is no handsome/ pretty MPs?
Why?
I mean, let's be clear. Being good-looking is also a political skill. It will help increase the person's charm. For example, let's look at Ma Ying Jeou. He is a handsome politician. Or also Al Gore, he was quite handsome too.
I dont understand why PAP seem to be neglecting this aspect. Really. Is it deliberate? Maybe they dont want to have anyone who will become too charming. -
Thought that Eunice Olsen was a beauty queen?Originally posted by Li Ka Shing:I didnt want to say this......but I cant resist the temptation anymore....
Why is it, there is no handsome/ pretty MPs?
Why?
I mean, let's be clear. Being good-looking is also a political skill. It will help increase the person's charm. For example, let's look at Ma Ying Jeou. He is a handsome politician. Or also Al Gore, he was quite handsome too.
I dont understand why PAP seem to be neglecting this aspect. Really. Is it deliberate? Maybe they dont want to have anyone who will become too charming. -
Like the PTC, most of them unlikely take the MRT to work.Originally posted by anonymouscoward:The TNP interviewed the most recent 3 new candidates from PAP today. Of the questions, one asked if they knew how much it cost for them to take a MRT to Orchard...
Ms Lee says she lives in Hougang and she thinks it cost $1. Mr Hari doesn't know and the last guy says he lives in Katong and he's sure it cost about $1.
Don't they know the minimum cost of a MRT ride is already more than $1??
So why would they bother about public transporation? -
wah. the TNP reporter very smart! -applause-
i go orchard $1.42! -
Eunice Olsen only NMP nia. Got no party base.Originally posted by oxford mushroom:Thought that Eunice Olsen was a beauty queen? -
for all you know, this chua mui hoong will enter politics as a PAP person in the nxt nxt nxt nxt GE.
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By the very fact that they chose to present themselves as pusedo opposition, is their first act of towing the party line. That is what is party wants right?
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The day I hear one incumbent party MP tell a minister in Parliament "No, I think you are wrong on this policy" (or "this policy is teh suxorz"Originally posted by Harms_Way:By the very fact that they chose to present themselves as pusedo opposition, is their first act of towing the party line. That is what is party wants right? ) will be the day I believe in the government's concept of "pseudo opposition". -
PAP introduces three more new candidates for upcoming GE
The People's Action Party has introduced another 3 candidates for the upcoming General Election, including its first Eurasian candidate since the late E W Barker represented the community in Parliament.
All three new candidates were born after independence.
Speaking at the news conference on Thursday morning, the party's Second Assistant Secretary-General Teo Chee Hean said Singaporeans can expect over half of its new candidates to be born after 1965.
The Eurasian candidate is 37-year-old Michael Palmer, a partner at the law firm of Harry Elias Partnership.
Married with a 3-year-old son, Mr Palmer is active in community work especially within the Eurasian community and his alma mater, St Andrews School.
He is currently helping out at Meet-The-People sessions in Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC where he lives.
The lawyer graduated with honours from the University of London.
Another candidate - 39-year-old Jessica Tan Soon Neo - is the third woman candidate to be formally introduced.
Ms Tan is married with 3 children - a daughter and 2 sons - aged 10 to 14 years.
A General Manager with Microsoft Operations, she is responsible for its business relations in the Asia Pacific.
And she has been helping with Meet-the-People Sessions in Serangoon.
The social science graduate majored in sociology and economics at the National University of Singapore.
The third candidate is 37-year-old Teo Ser Luck, General Manager of DHL Express Singapore.
Mr Teo is married with 2 children, aged 4 and 6.
A grassroots leader, he has been active in the Sembawang and Pasir Ris-Ponggol GRCs - and he is also a member of the PAP Policy Forum.
The avid sportsman and triathlete also founded the Triathlon Family Club.
Mr Teo is an accountancy graduate from the Nanyang Technological University. - CNA/ch -
So many lawyers joining the PAP ...