SINGAPORE: The opposition has won the Hougang Single-Member Constituency (SMC) while the People's Action Party (PAP) took the remaining 11 single-seat constituencies in the General Election.
Mr Yaw Shin Leong from the opposition Workers' Party won against PAP's Desmond Choo in Hougang, taking 64.81 per cent of the valid votes.
Mr Yaw said: "This is very humbling moment for me.
"It is very humbling because the people of Hougang has not just voted with their hearts, but also their minds.
"Because they know Hougang has a role to play. This role has nationalistic importance. For this victory and mandate, I want to thank one person, my mentor Mr Low Thia Khiang".
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Saturday, 7 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
WP Low hits out at PAP
SINGAPORE : In his rally speech on Thursday, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party (WP), Low Thia Khiang, hit out at the People's Action Party (PAP) for gerrymandering, for mounting a personal attack against him, and for being arrogant.
He said the party did not expect the WP to attract talent to contest in a Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
He said he decided to do so, because in the last election, after the party has won 44 per cent of votes in Aljunied, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew challenged him to move out of Hougang SMC.
Mr Low said: "Never would the PAP imagine that there is a chance that a GRC could fall and that there would be a time when the opposition is able to recruit such a pool of talent into their ranks, and especially the candidates for Aljunied GRC. Such is their arrogance and over confidence when they think they have successfully stripped all power away from Singaporeans!"
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He said the party did not expect the WP to attract talent to contest in a Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
He said he decided to do so, because in the last election, after the party has won 44 per cent of votes in Aljunied, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew challenged him to move out of Hougang SMC.
Mr Low said: "Never would the PAP imagine that there is a chance that a GRC could fall and that there would be a time when the opposition is able to recruit such a pool of talent into their ranks, and especially the candidates for Aljunied GRC. Such is their arrogance and over confidence when they think they have successfully stripped all power away from Singaporeans!"
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/specialreport/news/1127055_162/1/.html
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Shadow Health Plans from SDP
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) continued to make the education system here an election issue. SDP's Teo Soh Lung, who is contesting the Yuhua single ward, brought up the issue of class size again at the Bukit Panjang SMC rally.
She said PAP candidate Grace Fu's insistence that it is less than 40 is not the case.
In response to the SDP criticism, Senior Minister of State (Education) Grace Fu had said the teacher to pupil ratio is "actually below 20". She explained that while there are still 40 per class, the ratio goes below 20 in certain programmes that the pupils are pulled into for smaller group interaction.
The SDP has interpreted this as the class size is still 40 and that the class size of 20 is for gifted children. Ms Teo asked why there was discrimination against normal children.
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She said PAP candidate Grace Fu's insistence that it is less than 40 is not the case.
In response to the SDP criticism, Senior Minister of State (Education) Grace Fu had said the teacher to pupil ratio is "actually below 20". She explained that while there are still 40 per class, the ratio goes below 20 in certain programmes that the pupils are pulled into for smaller group interaction.
The SDP has interpreted this as the class size is still 40 and that the class size of 20 is for gifted children. Ms Teo asked why there was discrimination against normal children.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/specialreport/news/1126563_162/1/.html
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Chiam See Tong sorry he can't take care of PP
SINGAPORE: It was an emotional moment, as Opposition veteran Chiam See Tong returned to the stage where he first emerged victorious and entered Parliament, six General Elections ago, in Potong Pasir.
"I am sorry I am no longer able to provide care for you," said Mr Chiam as he explained to supporters his decision to contest in Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
Contesting in his stead at the single-seat ward is his wife Lina Chiam.
He was not leaving Potong Pasir "to gain more glory", Mr Chiam said.
"I go to Bishan-Toa Payoh to promote democracy in Singapore," said Mr Chiam in his 18-minute speech at the Singapore People's Party (SPP) rally last night.
"You cannot have democracy unless you have Opposition in Parliament."
Mr Benjamin Pwee, who is part of the Singapore People's Party (SPP) team Mr Chiam is helming, added: "It is not Mr Chiam who walks out of Potong Pasir … it is the spirit of Potong Pasir that walks into Bishan and Toa Payoh."
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"I am sorry I am no longer able to provide care for you," said Mr Chiam as he explained to supporters his decision to contest in Bishan-Toa Payoh Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
Contesting in his stead at the single-seat ward is his wife Lina Chiam.
He was not leaving Potong Pasir "to gain more glory", Mr Chiam said.
"I go to Bishan-Toa Payoh to promote democracy in Singapore," said Mr Chiam in his 18-minute speech at the Singapore People's Party (SPP) rally last night.
"You cannot have democracy unless you have Opposition in Parliament."
Mr Benjamin Pwee, who is part of the Singapore People's Party (SPP) team Mr Chiam is helming, added: "It is not Mr Chiam who walks out of Potong Pasir … it is the spirit of Potong Pasir that walks into Bishan and Toa Payoh."
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