Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday stressed that the PAP must constantly evolve to keep up with the times. This means renewing its membership and leadership ranks, and coming up with fresh ways to engage Singaporeans.
Mr Lee, who is secretary-general of the PAP, said: 'Change has to take place in Singapore but change must take place not (between parties) but within the PAP.
'As long as the PAP changes itself, and continues to provide clean and good government, and the lives of Singaporeans improve, the country is much better off with one dominant, strong, clean, good party.'
Addressing more than 1,000 cadres at the annual PAP Conference, Mr Lee acknowledged the desire for change among electorates across the world.
'It has happened in Australia, it's happened in New Zealand recently,' he noted. And most notably, in the United States, too, where Democratic candidate Barack Obama swept to victory on his campaign platform of change.
'So the country is set on a new direction. And if Obama succeeds, that's good.
'If he doesn't succeed after four years or eight years, the Americans will try again with a new president, change party, the Republicans set a new direction.'
But while the US is a big country with a big pool from which to find political talent, there is no such guarantee in smaller places, he said.
'In Asia, it very seldom works because having two or more parties has not guaranteed good governance or progress,' he added, citing Taiwan as an example.
In the last decade, its unhappy voters had swung from the Kuomintang (KMT), to the Democratic Progressive Party, and back to KMT again.
'By Western definitions of democracy, Taiwan qualifies because it's got two changes of government - in, out, in.
'But it is not a political system which is working properly. And I don't think you want that kind of political system in Singapore,' he said.
But this does not mean the PAP has a blank cheque: It has to account to voters at the polls every five years. New parties will emerge quickly to take it on if 'something goes wrong with the PAP', he said.
Neither does it mean it is the PAP's job to build up the opposition. 'It's hard enough to find one team to look after the country. How can you find two? As a small country, we must have a first division team, an outstanding group of people who can make up for our many limitations,' he said.
The PAP has managed to survive more than 50 years because it kept itself 'vigorous, lean, relevant, able to win elections', adjusting its leadership styles to 'suit new generations of Singaporeans'.
He cited initiatives such as the PAP Policy Forum in which younger party members discuss policymaking issues, intra-party elections to district committees, and establishing a presence in the new media.
It is difficult for political parties to stay vigorous, he allowed.
In Japan for instance, the Liberal Democratic Party has been in power for half a century, but 'has not sustained its vigour'. With no nurturing of younger talent, there is a loss of energy and fresh ideas, observed Mr Lee.
China's Communist Party, however, is trying to keep itself strong, vigorous and tied to the ground. This was why it was interested in Singapore's political experience, and sent many study teams here.
But Mr Lee cautioned that this does not mean the PAP had found the magic formula to keep itself strong.
'It is always difficult to carry out self-renewal, to respond creatively to new challenges, to reinvent ourselves. But it is vital for the PAP to make every attempt,' he said.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_303218.html
What make they think that they should only be the ruling party?
Right, the cancer patient must step down with his father and holy goh...
or else, call their bluff and curse their children and grandchildren with your worse curses...
...for taking as much money from the people as possible and taking as much public money for themselves as possible.... curse them... oh yes, and for persecuting dissidents and opposition to enable them to grab on to power...
... if you do not think that curses will work then you have to support Dr Chee Soon Juan and his methods...
Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:
... if you do not think that curses will work then you have to support Dr Chee Soon Juan and his methods...
if curses will work, then Dr Chee will be a renowned witchcraft Witch in this world. I will personally award him a broom.
Originally posted by angel7030:if curses will work, then Dr Chee will be a renowned witchcraft Witch in this world. I will personally award him a broom.
witchcraft witch? is there other kinds like bewitching witch, apprentice witch? so harry potter like.
Originally posted by angel7030:if curses will work, then Dr Chee will be a renowned witchcraft Witch in this world. I will personally award him a broom.
CSJ is indeed an occult leader?
Originally posted by skythewood:witchcraft witch? is there other kinds like bewitching witch, apprentice witch? so harry potter like.
ya, we also need a Wizard to ward off the Witch.
Originally posted by yamizi:
CSJ is indeed an occult leader?
more like those africa jungle witch doctor..hehehe...
Originally posted by angel7030:
more like those africa jungle witch doctor..hehehe...
we need a angel to keep peace in this world
O God please sent tis angel down
to those who are conned by Lee dynasty
but have mercy on them too
What a big pile of CRAP, this article is!
PUI!!
Originally posted by HyperFocal:What a big pile of CRAP, this article is!
PUI!!
Ha ha ha, words from the mouth of an incapable pee m.
In the last decade, its unhappy voters had swung from the Kuomintang (KMT), to the Democratic Progressive Party, and back to KMT again. - take note of what he is insinuating.
'But it is not a political system which is working properly. And I don't think you want that kind of political system in Singapore,' he said. - definitely it is not working properly to this incapable toad. It is not proper because it does not serve the purpose of PAP for self serving. Democracy is bad for PAP's rule.
But while the US is a big country with a big pool from which to find political talent, there is no such guarantee in smaller places, he said.
Oh wow.. again, the lame excuse of talent. I wonder if he considers himself and his current team as talented because the situation we're in certainly doesn't feel like it.
'In Asia, it very seldom works because having two or more parties has not guaranteed good governance or progress,' he added, citing Taiwan as an example.
and a single party encourage a despot to become corrupted dictor with no regards for its citizen's opinion or welfare.
In the last decade, its unhappy voters had swung from the Kuomintang (KMT), to the Democratic Progressive Party, and back to KMT again.
'By Western definitions of democracy, Taiwan qualifies because it's got two changes of government - in, out, in.
they don't seem to be suffering badly from it. at worst case, they seem to be doing just as badly as we are but as I understand, Singapore is in a worse predicament than Taiwan.
'But it is not a political system which is working properly. And I don't think you want that kind of political system in Singapore,' he said.
what arrogance to decide what Singaporeans should or should not want. give us a fair election when EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNT.
Originally posted by Fantagf:
Ha ha ha, words from the mouth of an incapable pee m.In the last decade, its unhappy voters had swung from the Kuomintang (KMT), to the Democratic Progressive Party, and back to KMT again. - take note of what he is insinuating.
'But it is not a political system which is working properly. And I don't think you want that kind of political system in Singapore,' he said. - definitely it is not working properly to this incapable toad. It is not proper because it does not serve the purpose of PAP for self serving. Democracy is bad for PAP's rule.
Did he mention that the KMT leaders are a different bunch?
Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:
Did he mention that the KMT leaders are a different bunch?
What?? different bunch?? u mean del monte banana, indian banana or local banana...there are different bunches of bananas.
need medicines for bananas?
Originally posted by seyKai:need medicines for bananas?
well, bananas are good for digestion...maybe my uncle got constipation.
Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:
Did he mention that the KMT leaders are a different bunch?
Of course, this proven hopeless scumbag dare not mention. KMT does not use the money of the peasants for investment. KMT does not make decisions for peasants to deduct $ from their account for purchase of insurance without prior permission from peasants. KMT preaches and practises democracy, so can this proven incapable scumbag practise and encourage democracy??? Tell him shut up and don't compare apples to durians, stupid arrogant toad.
Originally posted by Fantagf:
Of course, this proven hopeless scumbag dare not mention. KMT does not use the money of the peasants for investment. KMT does not make decisions for peasants to deduct $ from their account for purchase of insurance without prior permission from peasants. KMT preaches and practises democracy, so can this proven incapable scumbag practise and encourage democracy??? Tell him shut up and don't compare apples to durians, stupid arrogant toad.
It is likely the chemo had altered his DNA and he is more animal than human. Looks like people suffering from a serious illness like cancer do not automatically make them wiser, at least not in this case.
change will only come when a certain someone pass away.
'Change must come' to PAP
Lee Kuan Yew still alive.
How to change like that?
Their bullshit never change, still the same crap.
It is difficult for political parties to stay vigorous, he allowed.
What bullshit is that?
What hard to keep political party vigourous?
Two opposition members in parliament of course fucking hard to keep ruling party vigours lah.
Vigours also win, not vigourous also win.
I will vote in more opposition into parliament to help PAP to keep its vigour.
Sell fucking party propaganda also don't put in effort.
Fuck off lah.
See also fucking dulan, this type of fucking PAP propaganda.
'Change must come' to PAP
Why PAP, why not Singapore?
Care only about fucking PAP?
Not Singapore?
Lee Kuan Yew want to die off already, so must set the stage for fucking change?
Lee Kuan Yew die say Lee Kuan Yew fucking die.
Don't talk cock.
Change what fucking change.
What a fucking bastard.
Neither does it mean it is the PAP's job to build up the opposition. 'It's hard enough to find one team to look after the country. How can you find two? As a small country, we must have a first division team, an outstanding group of people who can make up for our many limitations,' he said.
But you fucking like to fucking sue opposition?
How like that?
People scared of joining opposition.
Now say hard to find fucking two.
Criticise a bit want to fucking sue, then complain about lack of talent.
This type of mother fucking bullshit I will not accept.
Fuck off lah you fucking bastard.
Fuck fuck fuck.