Ms Sylvia Lim of Worker Party
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A bit of info for those who want to know more about her. More info on the Officials of the Executive Council avilable here : http://www.wp.org.sg/party/officials.htm
Sylvia Lim Swee Lian
Age 39
Posts in WPS:
· Chairman, The Workers' Party of Singapore
· Chairman, GRC Area Committee
Background:
Sylvia Lim is currently a Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic, which she joined in 1998. She is now Manager of Continuing Education & Training at the Polytechnic's Business School. Her main areas of teaching and research are in civil and criminal procedure, criminal justice and private security.
Sylvia contributed to the volume on Criminal Procedure for Halsbury's Laws of Singapore (2003), a legal practitioners' reference series, and has also collected and published primary research on private security in Singapore.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the National University of Singapore and obtained a Master of Laws degree in 1989 from the University of London. She was called to the Singapore Bar in 1991.
During her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, she did volunteer work with the Spastic Children's Association, Salvation Army Home for the Aged and the University College Hospital (London). She thereafter did editorial work on a voluntary basis for the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme of the Law Society.
In 1991 she joined the Singapore Police Force as a Police Inspector where she served for 3 years; she was active in investigation work (including supervision) at the Central Police Div HQ and thereafter was staff officer to the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department.
In 1994 she returned to practise law in the private sector, with M/s Lim & Lim. From 1994 to 1998, she was active in both civil and criminal litigation and handled a variety of cases in the High Court, Subordinate Courts and Juvenile Court.
Philosophy:
With the ruling party securing 75% of votes at the General Election 2001, Sylvia is concerned that unless credible people come forward, the fate of alternative parties in Singapore hangs in the balance. Alternative parties have a role in scrutinising government policy constructively and asking for justifications for any laws which will affect the people.
Sylvia loves running outdoors but, due to injury, has also turned to swimming. She also enjoys music in many genres from classical to jazz, and is a supporter of the local arts scene. -
She has a good resume. Educated and with experience. But when it comes to our opposition ... well ... the last chap that sounded good; he was edumacated and what nots ... was even a lecturer at NUS, no less, turned out to be the biggest fraud around.
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I think she is both capable and sincere I hope she does well in the next election.
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Yes, I hope so too. She and James Gomes seem like pretty good candidates. I hope they stay clean and refrain from any hunger strikes.
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I wouldnt say the same thing about Gomes. That fellow reminds me of Chee Soon Juan.Originally posted by Bamboozler:Yes, I hope so too. She and James Gomes seem like pretty good candidates. I hope they stay clean and refrain from any hunger strikes.
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CSJ? ... I borrow a verse from Highlander - 'There can be only one' ... he doesn't even come close!
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wow beautiful chick
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she won't do well if SM and PM and MM decide to gang up agianst her and whip the crowd up into a frenzy against her, and, oh, if ST decides to publish some defamatory commentaries on her. dun forget, elctions might be in Nov!!Originally posted by paperchicken:I think she is both capable and sincere I hope she does well in the next election.
the worried pikamaster -
Be wise,Originally posted by pikamaster:she won't do well if SM and PM and MM decide to gang up agianst her and whip the crowd up into a frenzy against her, and, oh, if ST decides to publish some defamatory commentaries on her. dun forget, elctions might be in Nov!!
the worried pikamaster
Be objective,
Be caring,
Be different,
Be original,
Avoid hypocrisy or falsehood
Be steady and unwavering in opinions,
Guide all out of complexities and adversities,
justify arguments and debates with respects of oponents,
People can tell the difference.
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I think Gomez is not in politics anymore.Originally posted by Bamboozler:Yes, I hope so too. She and James Gomes seem like pretty good candidates. I hope they stay clean and refrain from any hunger strikes.
http://www.jamesgomeznews.com -
I would give the Think Centre as a whole greater credibility than CSJ by himself.He seems to be more concerned with promoting democracy around the region, which in itself is a laudable goal.But he needs to realise without any success on his hometurf, he will only be seen as a paper tiger by those who have fought long and hard for the democratization of Asia, e.g Aung San Suu Kyi and Martin Lim of HK's Democratic Party.If he can acheive reverse democratization of Singapore through international pressure, it would be good.That is not called foreign intervention, it's called international consensus that your government has not done something correctly.The former is a label used by the incumbents to stir up specious nationalism in order to hoodwink the unversed and those illiterate in international affairs, current affairs and social politics.
However, to do well in the opposition, you need to be professional, guarded with your mouth because anything you shoot off can be used as ammo against you.Almost every male in SG has served NS, you all know the importance of keeping your ammo safe, and every single round must be recorded carefully.Read up more, do indepth analysis.Rebut forcefully and with your facts.Verify any facts and figures with independant think tanks and academics.Rope them in if you can.But remember that your party must be reputable and have good substance.Leave no loose ends for the MIW to seize and burn.Be truthful to the public, feel as they feel.People nowadays want the personal touch and they can feel whether it's genuine or contrived, like a show put on before a crowd. -
new oppo member ah?
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You can be sure that SM, PM, MM and all other Ms WILL gang up against her. This is an honor as this shows these Ms regard her as real threat.Originally posted by pikamaster:she won't do well if SM and PM and MM decide to gang up agianst her and whip the crowd up into a frenzy against her, and, oh, if ST decides to publish some defamatory commentaries on her. dun forget, elctions might be in Nov!!
the worried pikamaster
ST can publish any commentaries, the Ms can do anything they want. It is what Sylvia have to do, and how the people react that counts.
If we say that singaporeans are not blind, if we believe that singaporean really want an worthy opposition in the parliament, if we are certain that singaporean have gots the LP to ignore the PAP and its propaganda machine. She will be voted in, if she does her part well.
Have faith and be opened. -
Sylvia should never, never talk theories!! avoid teaching what the Ms should do but tell the people what she will do. Finally, never sell books.Originally posted by sgdiehard:You can be sure that SM, PM, MM and all other Ms WILL gang up against her. This is an honor as this shows these Ms regard her as real threat.
ST can publish any commentaries, the Ms can do anything they want. It is what Sylvia have to do, and how the people react that counts.
If we say that singaporeans are not blind, if we believe that singaporean really want an worthy opposition in the parliament, if we are certain that singaporean have gots the LP to ignore the PAP and its propaganda machine. She will be voted in, if she does her part well.
Have faith and be opened. -
Yes.Focus on your policies and how they can be better than their polices.Do not get embroiled in their petty psychological warfare.If asked to comment, say no comment and instead ask the press to focus on the issues at hand.
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So far the media coverage of her has been positive. but her profile is pretty low. most ppl do not know her yet.Originally posted by pikamaster:she won't do well if SM and PM and MM decide to gang up agianst her and whip the crowd up into a frenzy against her, and, oh, if ST decides to publish some defamatory commentaries on her. dun forget, elctions might be in Nov!!
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her profle better increase fast! wad if elections are in Nov? btw, does anybody know why govt is asking pple to update election data?Originally posted by paperchicken:So far the media coverage of her has been positive. but her profile is pretty low. most ppl do not know her yet.
the interested pikamaster (who wishes he were at voting age) -
According to our own little poll, she has good exposure when she was announced as the new Chairlady of Workers' Party.
Goh Meng SengOriginally posted by pikamaster:her profle better increase fast! wad if elections are in Nov? btw, does anybody know why govt is asking pple to update election data?
the interested pikamaster (who wishes he were at voting age) -
i knew her when she was working as an investigating officer with Central Police Division HQ..........last time she has longer hair.......younger and more cheo..........a little bit eat potato type of person lor.........Originally posted by paperchicken:A bit of info for those who want to know more about her. More info on the Officials of the Executive Council avilable here : http://www.wp.org.sg/party/officials.htm
Sylvia Lim Swee Lian
Age 39
Posts in WPS:
· Chairman, The Workers' Party of Singapore
· Chairman, GRC Area Committee
Background:
Sylvia Lim is currently a Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic, which she joined in 1998. She is now Manager of Continuing Education & Training at the Polytechnic's Business School. Her main areas of teaching and research are in civil and criminal procedure, criminal justice and private security.
Sylvia contributed to the volume on Criminal Procedure for Halsbury's Laws of Singapore (2003), a legal practitioners' reference series, and has also collected and published primary research on private security in Singapore.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the National University of Singapore and obtained a Master of Laws degree in 1989 from the University of London. She was called to the Singapore Bar in 1991.
During her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, she did volunteer work with the Spastic Children's Association, Salvation Army Home for the Aged and the University College Hospital (London). She thereafter did editorial work on a voluntary basis for the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme of the Law Society.
In 1991 she joined the Singapore Police Force as a Police Inspector where she served for 3 years; she was active in investigation work (including supervision) at the Central Police Div HQ and thereafter was staff officer to the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department.
In 1994 she returned to practise law in the private sector, with M/s Lim & Lim. From 1994 to 1998, she was active in both civil and criminal litigation and handled a variety of cases in the High Court, Subordinate Courts and Juvenile Court.
Philosophy:
With the ruling party securing 75% of votes at the General Election 2001, Sylvia is concerned that unless credible people come forward, the fate of alternative parties in Singapore hangs in the balance. Alternative parties have a role in scrutinising government policy constructively and asking for justifications for any laws which will affect the people.
Sylvia loves running outdoors but, due to injury, has also turned to swimming. She also enjoys music in many genres from classical to jazz, and is a supporter of the local arts scene.
over the years she has become hagged....*sigh*....why given up her previous good career? -
only her and Low Thia Kiang can make it. The rest are pathetic.
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i always eat teochew char kuay teow with him at Hougang Ave 7......that coffeeshop facing the road across a small field..........the NPP also very cruel....the curtains are always not drawn properly thereby from the outside u can see Low Thia Kiang's residential address and telephone number easily.....the personal info is pasted on the notice board.....check it out folks!Originally posted by sgsentinel:only her and Low Thia Kiang can make it. The rest are pathetic.