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Young PAP has new chiefTeo Ser Luck takes over from Vivian Balakrishnan, who delivers rousing challenge
By Zakir Hussain SENIOR Parliamentary Secretary Teo Ser Luck is the new chairman of the People's Action Party's youth wing.Mr Teo, 40, takes over from Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, 47, Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
The new appointment, made at the Young PAP (YP) convention yesterday, marks the first time the entire 31-member leadership of YP has been drawn from the post-independence generation.
Assisting Mr Teo, who is with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and the Ministry of Transport, are two vice-chairmen: MPs Zaqy Mohamad, 34, and Christopher de Souza, 32.
Mr Teo was previously YP's vice-chairman, alongside MP Josephine Teo, 40, who is stepping down to make way for the younger generation.
Yesterday, he outlined three key objectives for the 22-year-old YP he leads.
They are: Continue to recruit and retain members; develop a strategy to engage youth through new media; and have members be aware of current issues so they can explain policies to their peers.
Mr Teo also paid tribute to Dr Balakrishnan for giving younger members opportunities to prove themselves, and for introducing elections for several posts in the YP leadership in 2004.
'He established YP's position in the party and public as well,' he said.
'I have a very big pair of shoes to fill, and I cannot do it alone,' he told 300 YP members at the NTUC Centre.
'I have to do it with everyone at branch level, at the exco.'
The new 31-member exco appointed yesterday includes 15 new faces.
It also includes two Young NTUC leaders, as a sign of the symbiotic relationship between the PAP and the labour movement.
A new post of YP organising secretary was created to give non-MPs more leadership opportunities.
Medical officer Tan Wu Meng, 33, was elected as the first organising secretary.
In an off-the-cuff 30-minute speech to members, Dr Balakrishnan dwelt at length on the five key values the PAP stood for: multiracialism, meritocracy, honest government, a self-reliant people and a fair and just society.
He reminded them that the PAP first entered Parliament as an opposition party 54 years ago, before taking over in 1959.
'By next year, we would have been in power for 50 years. Fifty years from now, will we still be in power? Will we continue to grow this place...or will we become tired, incompetent, corrupt and soft?'
He added: 'Can the PAP continue to win elections for the next 50 years? If we do, that will be a political feat that has never been achieved anywhere in this world.'
He noted that there were three ways elections could be won: have an auction and promise handouts that might not be able to stretch over 50 years; offer change and enthuse people about something that will not last long; and the PAP way.
'We are trying to build...a fair and just society, for the long term,' he said.
Dr Balakrishnan also identified four things the PAP must deliver to win over the people: opportunities to succeed in life; fairness; security of the country; and freedom to act within limits.
'Ask yourself, and we should ask others this when we are campaigning: Who is going to look after your long-term interests, your assets, your hopes, your dreams?' he said.
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actually, my question is... there is a young PAP?
never heard of it... probably because i am not from elite schools, and never join CC activities.
2nd thing is.... why is the head of the young is so old? 40 year old guy?
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Yes there is.SDP has the same thing,called Young Democrats or something.PAP's Youth is the same as the Nazi Youth Party,where they brainwash you in believing their ideals,where they groom you to be a potential future dictator.I'm still thinking about the second one.
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so is it suppose to be like a propaganda thingie?
cos if it is, they should allow more peasants to join, so they can brainwash more people?
they are not very good dictators in that way. hitler will not feel proud.
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Originally posted by skythewood:
'By next year, we would have been in power for 50 years. Fifty years from now, will we still be in power? Will we continue to grow this place...or will we become tired, incompetent, corrupt and soft?'
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Our teacher even told us "Next time want earn a high salary,join the Youth PAP.From there you slowly go up to the higher ranks."
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'Ask yourself, and we should ask others this when we are campaigning: Who is going to look after your long-term interests, your assets, your hopes, your dreams?' he said.
Not PAP, that's for sure, that's why so many migrate.
They already lost hope in PAP Singapore.
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Originally posted by ClaT:
Yes there is.SDP has the same thing,called Young Democrats or something.PAP's Youth is the same as the Nazi Youth Party,where they brainwash you in believing their ideals,where they groom you to be a potential future dictator.I'm still thinking about the second one.
..and they promise them crumps that drop from the tables of the old despots... Dr Chee Soon Juan's young democrats can look forward only to honour and satisfaction from serving the nation...
...in a kiasu, kiasi self-serving culture developed by the despots through their propaganda press while they suppress all opposing views, persecuting dissidents and opposition, can you blame the young PAP for becoming dogs?
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Which progressive person would go and join PAP?
Ludicrous.
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It is very obvious.By joining them,it only helps them to try and maintain their place as the government for a long time.The youths will be under their control.Everyone suffers more.
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Originally posted by Poh Ah Pak:
Which progressive person would go and join PAP?
Ludicrous.
...human greed and desires no know no bound.....
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youth PAP is also like a members club.
it continue to promote elitism and on the otherhand try hard to brainwash the singaporeans that they are pro grassroots and definitelu engaging the young, amid the elite one only.
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Originally posted by reyes:
youth PAP is also like a members club.
it continue to promote elitism and on the otherhand try hard to brainwash the singaporeans that they are pro grassroots and definitelu engaging the young, amid the elite one only.
Now, why is elitism bad? If that is the case, americans should be voting for Sarah Palin, and not Obama....right? Because he is from a elite school and university, while Sarah Palin is another commoner like everyone else. -
Yes to elites but no to elitism
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Originally posted by Poh Ah Pak:
Yes to elites but no to elitism
Ok, we should agree with the elites, yet at the same time, we should discourage people from becoming an elite? -
Originally posted by ClaT:
Our teacher even told us "Next time want earn a high salary,join the Youth PAP.From there you slowly go up to the higher ranks."
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Ok, we should agree with the elites, yet at the same time, we should discourage people from becoming an elite?
No, I don't think that is the point.
Love them or hate them, elites are present everywhere in the world – in politics, in the workforce, and in sports. It is undeniable that elites have to be present in order to ensure a continuously progressing society.
However, with the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in place here in Singapore, the very word “elite” takes on a different meaning altogether. Gifted education in Singapore causes two problems.
Firstly, it gives rise to elitism. Secondly, it results in reverse discrimination — giving rise to a growing stigma against elites. We should not question the presence of elites. A society needs elites in order to progress, but a society definitely does not need elitism, the bashing of the elites themselves, and unequal and unmeritocratic education policies.
...There is not enough communication between students from various levels because of the little time students have outside of academic work. Singapore should rethink the definition of an elite student and an elite education. The current model of education creates no equal opportunity among students of different ability, resulting not in a gracious society but one of division...
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/yes-to-elites-but-no-to-elitism/
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It's Singapore's form of Eugenics, simple as that.
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From their investment style... This comes as no surprise.'We are trying to build...a fair and just society, for the long term,' he said.
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Vivian Balakrishnan is one of the miniser i respect
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Originally posted by youyayu:
Vivian Balakrishnan is one of the miniser i respect
there's no doubt about his political charm and popularity as a minister.but look up more on him and you might feel otherwise. vivian used to be staunchly anti-govt, and was invited to tea by dr tony tan when he was still a student leader. then on he changed his stand.
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because he was brain-washed?
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Originally posted by Poh Ah Pak:
No, I don't think that is the point.
Love them or hate them, elites are present everywhere in the world – in politics, in the workforce, and in sports. It is undeniable that elites have to be present in order to ensure a continuously progressing society.
However, with the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in place here in Singapore, the very word “elite” takes on a different meaning altogether. Gifted education in Singapore causes two problems.
Firstly, it gives rise to elitism. Secondly, it results in reverse discrimination — giving rise to a growing stigma against elites. We should not question the presence of elites. A society needs elites in order to progress, but a society definitely does not need elitism, the bashing of the elites themselves, and unequal and unmeritocratic education policies.
...There is not enough communication between students from various levels because of the little time students have outside of academic work. Singapore should rethink the definition of an elite student and an elite education. The current model of education creates no equal opportunity among students of different ability, resulting not in a gracious society but one of division...
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/yes-to-elites-but-no-to-elitism/
Someone has said this before, society and life isn't fair, and some people are smarter than others.If elitism is not encouraged, then is there an real desire for us to achieve good results and etc?
Morever, the end result is the same, kids and teenagers may hold that idea that being in elite schools means you are an elite all the way, but when they grow up, they will understand that there are people who is a late boomer. However, if the end goal of being a university graduate is achieved, will society view you differently?
I can always say that I am from a good primary school for that matter, however, it is your degree that counts in society. The elitism that has been encouraged has encourage us to push ourself towards a better results. Education does matter, and if elitism encourage us as a society to excel in our study, then it is worthwhile to have such a education policy.
One point to note, just because you are anti-government does not mean you are better, because in the end, there will be a government. For you to be truly anti-government, and not anti-party, you have to support the idea of anarchy, which is bad.
In the end, it is the contribution a person made to society that matters, in regardless of his political affilation.
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Originally posted by skythewood:
actually, my question is... there is a young PAP?
never heard of it... probably because i am not from elite schools, and never join CC activities.
2nd thing is.... why is the head of the young is so old? 40 year old guy?
Harlow.. you dunno meh ? 40 is the new 30.people on the street are sayin... if you ain't a virgin you ain't good enough !!
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Now, why is elitism bad? If that is the case, americans should be voting for Sarah Palin, and not Obama....right? Because he is from a elite school and university, while Sarah Palin is another commoner like everyone else.
wait, firstly, the US election has not concluded are you telling us you know the outcome.
secondly, Palin is vice president,you might be better compare palin to Biden.
By the way, even obama might be from prestigous school,he policy he promote like increase the tax for the rich with annual income above 240k/yr is definitely not pro elites. and as far as i know, neither of his policy push issues into promoting elitism.
So i hope you can make a better comparison before engaging.
Looking forward to your explaination and a better examples.