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Why one party dominates Singapore politics
Singaporeans are expected to return the People's Action Party to power in a July 10 general election, extending its unbroken rule since the Southeast Asian island's independence in 1965.
In that time, Singapore has had only three prime ministers: independence leader Lee Kuan Yew, his cabinet colleague Goh Chok Tong and Lee's son, the present prime minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Having overseen rapid economic growth and prosperity, the PAP has become entrenched in power. But there are other factors that have kept rivals at bay:
- UNIQUE MODEL
- CONSTRAINTS
- DISPARATE GROUP
- LEGAL PROBLEMS
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'We can't simply write off and destroy people like this': PM Lee says claims against Ivan Lim to be investigated
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has spoken publicly on the saga involving Ivan Lim, this time at a virtual press conference to unveil the candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC, which PM Lee is leading. In a reply to a question on candidate selection and Ivan Lim's withdrawal following allegations made against him, Lee said: "I think if we look for the perfect candidate, we will lose many good men and women. And if we encourage a culture of trial by Internet, then we will not find anybody willing to stand and put themselves and their families through this ordeal, even if at the end of it, they're able to clear themselves."
"I think Ivan did the right thing to decide to withdraw, and not to have this election distracted by his case. "But I don't think that should be the end of the matter because we can't let such serious things we said about somebody, and have somebody leave in a cloud permanently hanging over him and a question mark." PM Lee added that it would be "unfair to Ivan", and "set a very damaging precedent" that one can condemn someone and "write him off" based on an internet campaign.
We don't have time to settle it now but we can't simply write off and destroy people like this. So after the election, the party will investigate the veracity of the allegations agaist Ivan and we will come to a view on the matter," said Lee.
related: The controversy has also caused intense pain and stress for my family
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PAP has confidence in its candidate selection process, will look into Ivan Lim case after election, says PM Lee Hsien Loong
The People's Action Party (PAP) has confidence in its candidate selection process and will stand by its candidates as long as it is satisfied they are fit for the role, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday (June 29).
"If problems come up, we will look at them," PM Lee told reporters when introducing the Ang Mo Kio GRC team that he is leading. "You can never say that nothing is there, and if something turns out to be there, we have to deal with it.
"And if nothing is there, then we back our candidate, and he or she must know that if they've done nothing wrong, if they are straight and open and candid with the party, and we know what is the truth, and we are satisfied that he is fit to be a candidate, we will stand by him and we will defend him."
related: The controversy has also caused intense pain and stress for my family
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Workers' Party wipeout argument a 'tactic', expect hard fight, says PM Lee Hsien Loong
PM Lee called the WP argument a tactical one, adding that it is also using reverse psychology
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has described the Workers' Party (WP) suggestion that the People's Action Party could win all 93 seats in the next Parliament as an unrealistic outcome and a "tactic".
In fact, there will be a "hard fight" because people are hurting from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, he told reporters on Monday (June 29) at the unveiling of candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC, which he helms.
"Although we are in crisis and people want a strong government, at the same time, many people are hurting badly - those who have lost their jobs, those whose pay has been substantially reduced, those who are very worried about whether they will find their first job, or whether they will lose their job some time in the next months or years.
related: No guarantee PAP will be in government after polls
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Singapore leader calls for early elections despite pandemic
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called Tuesday for early elections to seek a fresh mandate despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Lee said in a televised speech that he has advised the country’s president to dissolve Parliament to pave the way for early polls. He said an election now when things are relatively stable will give the new government a full five-year mandate.
The announcement comes days after Singapore lifted most virus restrictions. Lee said infections in dorms used by foreign workers that caused cases to spike to more than 42,000 have declined, while cases outside the dorms have stabilized.
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Singapore’s Lee Calls Election for New Mandate to Fight Pandemic
June 23, 2020, 4:53 PM GMT+8
Singapore will hold an election on July 10 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong seeks a renewed mandate to govern amid the coronavirus pandemic that has pummeled the country’s economy.
Lee said Tuesday that he advised President Halimah Yacob to dissolve parliament and issue the writ of election, setting the stage for the upcoming polls. Candidate nominations will take place on June 30, the prime minister’s office said.
“We need a capable government, with the strong backing of the people, to do all that needs to be done on your behalf, and see us through these tumultuous times,” Lee said. “An election now -- when things are relatively stable -- will clear the decks, and give the new government a fresh five-year mandate.”
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Singapore PM calls July 10 election as virus lockdown lifts
Singapore will head to the polls on July 10 after its prime minister said he was satisfied a ballot could be held safely despite criticism that such a move might endanger voters during the coronavirus pandemic.
The tiny city-state, which has one of Asia’s highest tallies of COVID-19, largely fuelled by mass outbreaks in migrant workers’ dormitories, eased strict lockdown rules last week that had been in place for more than two months.
“I have decided to hold the general election now,” Lee Hsien Loong said in an address to the nation.
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Singapore PM calls for general election to give new government fresh mandate
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (June 23) said he has decided to call the general election now, while the Covid-19 situation is relatively stable, to “clear the decks” and give the new government a fresh five-year mandate.
In a televised address to the nation, Mr Lee set out why he has advised President Halimah Yacob to dissolve Parliament and issue the Writ of Election. A Writ of Election, which specifies the date of the polls, is expected to be issued shortly.
After the election, the new government can focus on the national agenda – which includes handling the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and jobs – and the difficult decisions it will have to make and to carry, he said.
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Singapore Leader Calls Early Elections Despite Pandemic
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called Tuesday for early general elections despite the coronavirus, saying the outbreak has stabilized and there is no assurance it will be over by next April, when the current government's term ends.
Parliament was dissolved to pave the way for the polls, which the Elections Department said would be held on July 10.
The announcement came just four days after the city-state lifted most coronavirus restrictions, and appeared to be an attempt to take advantage of a quiet window before a possible worsening of the pandemic's impact.
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Five things to know as Singapore election race begins in pandemic
The dissolution of Singapore's parliament on Tuesday means the city-state is headed for a general election on July 10.
Analysts expect the ruling People's Action Party to cruise to victory, taking most of the 93 seats up for grabs, in what is likely to be Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's final election as leader.
No party has managed to wrest control from the PAP since Singapore became a sovereign state in 1965. Nevertheless, this election is considered a particularly significant one for the city-state. Here's what you need to know:
- Why is this election considered pivotal?
- How will the coronavirus affect election procedures?
- Who are the politicians to watch?
- How do the parties differ on policy?
- Will the election's outcome affect Singapore's foreign policy?
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What are the new campaign guidelines?
As Singapore inches closer to the polls, the Elections Department has announced campaigning rules to keep candidates, voters and officials safe amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The new rules will place restrictions on physical campaigning, and parties and candidates have been encouraged to consider alternative modes of campaigning, such as e-rallies.
Here are the new guidelines at a glance:
- SOCIAL DISTANCING AT NOMINATION CENTRES
- SOCIAL DISTANCING
- NO LIVE SPEECHES OR MUSIC FROM CAMPAIGN VEHICLES
- NO ELECTION MEETINGS
- MORE TV AIRTIME FOR CANDIDATES
- E-RALLY LIVESTREAMS
- RESTRICTIONS ON FILMS
- WATCH BROADCASTS AT HOME
- ACTIVITIES UNAFFECTED BY COVID-19
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Guidelines for safe campaigning
The Elections Department (ELD) has issued measures on ensuring people can vote safely amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The measures include dedicated time-bands for seniors to vote, setting up more polling stations and having voters wear gloves before entering polling booths.
No physical rallies will be allowed. Instead, constituency political broadcasts will be aired on Mediacorp’s Channel 5 with each candidate given three minutes of airtime. These are on top of two party political broadcasts which will be aired on 19 TV and radio channels.
Political parties doing walkabouts and door-to-door campaigning have to cap their groups at five people, and they should also take other precautions advised by the health authorities such as wearing masks and avoiding physical contact, said ELD.
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Singapore General Election 2020: Singaporeans will go to the polls on July 10
Singaporeans will go to the polls on July 10, in a general election that will see the contest for hearts and minds waged on a drastically different battleground due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The widely anticipated announcement of the election date came on Tuesday (June 23), when President Halimah Yacob dissolved Singapore's 13th Parliament and issued the Writ of Election.
Nomination Day will be next Tuesday (June 30), with the minimum of nine days to campaign before Cooling-off Day on July 9. Polling Day will be a public holiday.
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President Halimah Yacob dissolves Parliament, issues Writ of Election; Nomination Day on Jun 30
President Halimah Yacob dissolved Parliament on Tuesday (Jun 23) on the advice of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
"The Prime Minister also advised that Nomination Day be on Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020, and the President has agreed," the PMO statement said.
In a separate press release, the Elections Department (ELD) said the President has issued the Writ of Election for General Election 2020, with Polling Day on Jul 10. It will also be a public holiday.
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Is this a 4G show, or not?
So it was the Dance of the Seven Veils after all. After six national broadcasts on how Singapore can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis better, stronger, faster, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the unprecedented move of going on television to announce that he had President Halimah Yacob’s go-ahead to dissolve Parliament and call for an election.
While the “live” announcement was a departure from past practice of issuing a press statement, the content wasn’t. Word that the election would be called in Phase 2 had been swirling for a couple of weeks.
The speculation had some basis: If not now, when? A canny government wouldn’t wait for a second wave of infections to surface now that people are enjoying their freedom so lustily. Better now than be held responsible for a spike in numbers because of the easing of circuit breaker measures. Better now too while the government can still demonstrate its leadership, with the multi-ministerial task force continuing to front the fight against the virus at press conferences and the National Jobs Council in the midst of creating jobs. PM Lee in fact made a point of stressing that work will go on, and that businesses and people will still get the support promised. (Have you got your $600 yet?)
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Virus-hit Singapore heads for election 'like no other'
Singapore's leader called a general election "like no other" Tuesday as the prosperous city-state struggles to recover from a major coronavirus outbreak that swept through crowded migrant worker dormitories and raised questions about the treatment of the foreign labor force.
A raft of safety measures will be in place to prevent infections at next month's election, with voters wearing masks and gloves at polling stations and campaign rallies likely to be banned.
Opposition groups have attacked the timing of the poll, with the Singapore Democratic Party saying that calling an election next month would "needlessly jeopardize the safety and health of Singaporeans."
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'Whom do you trust?': Singapore calls election amid pandemic
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned Singaporeans the coronavirus pandemic will last at least another year as he announced the country's 2.6 million voters will go to the polls on July 10.
In a live address that highlighted global economic uncertainty and political tensions, the prospect of further domestic job losses and the health risks posed by the pandemic, Lee framed the choice facing voters in stark terms.
"COVID-19, the economy and jobs are domestic concerns but we also face external uncertainties. Major regional and global developments can affect us. US-China tensions over many issues, now including Hong Kong. The US presidential elections in November. Border clashes between China and India. Political developments here at home in south-east Asia," he said.
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Singapore heads for snap elections despite coronavirus pandemic
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has dissolved parliament for snap elections on July 10, months before they are due and even as the city-state battles the coronavirus pandemic.
The dissolution of parliament late on Tuesday came just four days after the city-state lifted most coronavirus restrictions, and appeared to be an attempt to take advantage of a quiet window before a possible worsening of the pandemic's impact.
On Wednesday morning, the prime minister's estranged brother, Lee Hsien Yang, announced that he would join an opposition party to contest the elections, but had not yet decided if he would stand as a candidate.
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Explainer: Why are Singapore's first family feuding?
A public rift between the heirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s modern day founder, has shot to the fore with the prospect of his two sons squaring off at a July 10 general election.
Lee Hsien Yang on Wednesday formally joined a new opposition party competing against his brother Lee Hsien Loong’s People’s Action Party, which has ruled the city-state since its independence since 1965.
The move comes amid a long-standing and bitter dispute between the siblings centred around what to do with their late father’s house - demolish it, or let the government decide whether to make it a heritage landmark.
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Ivan Lim saga raises questions about PAP’s candidate screening process, says Lee Hsien Yang
The People’s Action Party (PAP) seemed unprepared for the onslaught of criticism against its former candidate Ivan Lim, raising questions about the party’s candidate screening process, Progress Singapore Party (PSP) member Lee Hsien Yang said on Saturday (June 27).
Mr Lee, who is the younger brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was speaking to the media just hours before Mr Lim, who had only been introduced by the PAP on Wednesday, announced that he would withdraw from the election, given the fierce controversy that his candidacy had unleashed.
“Well, the ruling party prides itself on the way they select candidates,” Mr Lee said.
related:
PM Lee accepts PAP candidate Ivan Lim’s withdrawal
Heng Swee Keat calls for PAP new candidate Ivan Lim to address criticism
‘Important for candidates to prove themselves’, Masagos on PAP new face Ivan Lim
Ivan Lim breaks silence on criticisms over character, says he will ‘stay the course’
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Ho Ching Sides With PAP New Candidate Ivan Lim
Ho Ching has taken a side on the Ivan Lim issue. Yesterday, she shared a post on her Facebook comparing PAP new candidate Ivan Lim with Kee Chiu and Kate Spade who used to be mocked by people, implying that Ivan Lim can soon prove the people wrong.
The post Madam Ho shared was by Facebook page Singapore Matters which is known to be carrying balls for the ruling party. The post states:
"They used to mock Tin Pei Ling very mercilessly when she first stood for election in 2011 just based on a photo and a video. They knew little about her but they were ready to write her off.
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HO Ching June 26 at 11:16 PM
Singapore Matters June 26 at 11:08 PM
They used to mock Tin Pei Ling very mercilessly when she first stood for election in 2011 just based on a photo and a video. They knew little about her but they were ready to write her off.
But Tin Pei Ling proved them all wrong. She was far from what they painted of her.
For many years, they used to mock Chan Chun Sing too and called him 'keechiu'. They laughed at his English and poked fun at him.
And he proved them wrong. In this COVID-19 crisis, he is the one busy making sure Singapore remains connected to the world. He is the one ensuring that supply chains do not get cut off. He is the one making sure food supplies and essential items continue to flow. He is the one making e-agreements with like-minded countries, beginning with a few and getting more and more countries on board. He is the one securing billions of dollars in foreign investment despite this challenging covid situation.
Back in 2011, many jumped on the bandwagon to attack Tin Pei Ling and many realised later on how wrong they were.
So don't be too quick to judge when your judgement is a superficial one based on someone's comment on social media whose motive you cannot examine.
Lee Hsien Yang joins Progress Singapore Party
Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the younger brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has joined the Progress Singapore Party (PSP). But the party did not say whether he will be running in this General Election (GE).
The party announced this on Wednesday (June 24) at a breakfast meeting at Tiong Bahru Market, a day after Parliament was dissolved and the Election Department announced Singapore would go to the polls on July 10.
Speaking to the media, PSP chief Dr Tan Cheng Bock said: "This morning, I have great pleasure in giving this, our Progress party membership card, to Lee Hsien Yang who has joined us quite some time ago, but because of Covid-19, we couldn’t communicate.
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GE2020: No more three-cornered fight in West Coast as Reform Party backs out
The Reform Party (RP) has announced that it will no longer contest West Coast GRC, avoiding what was set to be a three-cornered fight with the People's Action Party and the Progress Singapore Party (PSP).
Barely a day into the 17-day election period, RP secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam announced in the wee hours of Wednesday (June 24) that his party had withdrawn from contesting the group representation constituency after "long talks" with Dr Tan Cheng Bock.
This means that Dr Tan will now be leading his PSP into a head-to-head fight with the incumbent PAP team in West Coast, likely to be anchored by Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran.
related: What are the hot seats to watch this election
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Deputy Speaker Charles Chong among 20-odd PAP MPs to retire
About 20 People’s Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament will be retiring ahead of the General Election, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his announcement of the party manifesto on Saturday (27 June).
In the past two days, PM Lee had announced the retirements of prominent cabinet ministers, Minister of Transport Khaw Boon Wan and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
During his manifesto speech on Saturday, he singled out Deputy Speaker Charles Chong, MP for Punggol East single-member constituency (SMC).
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Final 4 of 27 new PAP candidates introduced, including former fighter pilot
The People's Action Party (PAP) on Friday (Jun 26) introduced the final four of 27 new prospective candidates for the upcoming General Election, including the founder of a social enterprise helping women and a former Air Force fighter pilot.
There are 93 seats up for grabs at the polls on Jul 10. The PAP introduced 24 new faces ahead of the 2015 election, which had 89 seats.
The four prospective candidates were introduced by Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who is also the PAP's second assistant secretary-general.
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Workers' Party to field 21 candidates in 4 GRCs, two single seats
The opposition Workers' Party (WP) will contest in four group representation constituencies and two single-member constituencies in the general election on July 10.
In addition to defending Aljunied GRC, which it first won in 2011, and its north-eastern bastion of Hougang SMC, the party said it will also contest in Marine Parade GRC, Sengkang GRC, East Coast GRC and Punggol West SMC.
WP chief Pritam Singh announced this at a virtual press conference yesterday, during which the party leaders also introduced four candidates.
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PSP unveils 24 candidates across nine constituencies
The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) announced on Friday (June 26) its line-up of 24 General Election (GE) candidates for all the nine constituencies it will be contesting, with party chief Tan Cheng Bock leading a team in West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC).
Mr Lee Hsien Yang, who was formally inducted into the party on Wednesday and is the brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was not named among them.
The party said the candidates who will be fielded at the respective constituencies are:
- West Coast GRC - Mr Leong Mun Wai, Ms Hazel Poa, Mr Jeffrey Khoo, Mr Nadarajah Loganathan, Dr Tan Cheng Bock
- Tanjong Pagar GRC - Ms Wendy Low, Mr Harish Pillay, Mr Michael Chua, Mr Terence Soon, Mr Abas Kasmani
- Chua Chu Kang GRC - Mr Francis Yuen, Dr Tan Meng Wah, Mr Abdul Rahman, Mr Choo Shaun Ming
- Nee Soon GRC - Mr Bradley Bowyer, Mr Damien Tay, Ms Kala Manickam, Mr Sri Nallakaruppan, Mr Taufik Supan.
- Marymount SMC - Dr Ang Yong Guan
- Yio Chu Kang SMC - Ms Kayla Low
- Kebun Baru SMC - Mr Kumaran Pillai
- Pioneer SMC - Mr Lim Cher Hong
- Hong Kah North SMC - Ms Gigene Wong
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Peoples Voice party to field 12 candidates & contest 5 constituencies
The Peoples Voice party will field 12 candidates and contest five constituencies in the upcoming General Election, announced party chief Lim Tean on Thursday (Jun 25).
Mr Lim said the party decided to contest two Group Representation Constituencies (GRC) and three Single Member Constituencies (SMC) after "much discussions and constructive talks" with other opposition parties, including Progress Singapore Party and Red Dot United.
The five constituencies are: Jalan Besar and Pasir Ris-Punggol GRCs as well as Pioneer, Mountbatten and Punggol West SMCs.
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RP to contest 3 constituencies, make way for PSP in West Coast GRC
The Reform Party (RP) will contest in three constituencies in the coming General Election (GE), secretary-general Kenneth Jeyaretnam said on Wednesday (June 24).
It will give up West Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC) as part of an agreement with Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s Progress Singapore Party (PSP) to avoid a multi-way fight with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).
Mr Jeyaretnam said that while RP will give up West Coast, it will continue to contest in Ang Mo Kio and Radin Mas, and take on the new Yio Chu Kang SMC.
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Red Dot United unveils final GE candidate
Singapore's youngest political party, Red Dot United (RDU), unveiled its fifth and final party candidate on Friday (June 26), theatre director Alec Tok.
Mr Tok, 55, has directed local films such as Twelve Storeys, and was heavily involved in theatre productions such as December Rains and Nanyang: The Musical. He will be part of the five-person team that RDU plans to put up at Jurong Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the upcoming General Election (GE), provided no other opposition party decides to do so too.
The four other candidates that RDU has formally introduced are its secretary-general Ravi Philemon, its chairman Michelle Lee, entrepreneur Liyana Dhamirah and legal engineer Nicholas Tang.
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All 93 seats likely to be contested on Tuesday
Members of 11 opposition parties are gearing up to field candidates for every seat ahead of Nomination Day on Tuesday, and some seats could see three-cornered fights.
The Workers' Party (WP) yesterday introduced its second batch of five candidates, and will field a total of 21 candidates at the July 10 polls.
The Progress Singapore Party is fielding the largest opposition contingent of 24 candidates and introduced its final batch yesterday. It also outlined where they will stand. The list did not include Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who was introduced as a member this week. Red Dot United, the newest party, also unveiled the final member of its team which will be fielded in the five-member Jurong GRC.
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From New Faces To Old-Timers, Here's A List Of Candidates Who Will Be Contesting
Over the course of three days since PM Lee Hsien Loong called for an election, the political parties have announced their line-up of candidates ahead of Nomination Day on June 30.
People’s Action Party has unveiled a total of 27 candidates, while opposition parties Workers’ Party and Progress Singapore Party have revealed twelve and 24 candidates respectively.
We take a look at the confirmed political parties and candidates that will be contesting in GE 2020:
- People’s Action Party - unveiled all of its 27 new candidates
- Workers’ Party - 21 new candidates
- Progress Singapore Party - 24 candidates
- Peoples Voice - 12 candidates
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WP in the east, PSP in the west, PAP everywhere: Who's contesting what in GE2020
As GE2020 approaches, you might find yourself a bit flustered as to what in the world is going on.
Here's a rough guide to GE2020, this one's about which constituencies different political parties will most likely be contesting:
- PAP - They will probably be contesting all the seats (93)
- WP - 21 seats (Aljunied, Marine Parade, Sengkang, East Coast, Punggol West & Hougang
- Progress Singapore Party - 24 seats (West Coast, Choa Chu Kang, Nee Soon, Tanjong Pagar, Pioneer, Marymount, Yio Chu Kang, Hong Kah North & Kebun Bahru)
- SDP - 11 candidates (Holland-Bukit Timah, Marsiling-Yew Tee, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang & Yuhua)
- Singapore People's Party - 5 seats (Bishan-Toa Payoh & Potong Pasir)
- Singapore Democratic Alliance - 5 seats (Pasir Ris-Punggol
- Reform Party - 7 seats (Ang Mo Kio, Radin Mas & Yio Chu Kang)
- Red Dot United - Jurong GRC
- People Voice - 12 seats (Jalan Besar, Pasir-Ris Punggol, Pioneer, Mountbatten, Punggol West
- Democratic Progress Party - 6 seats (Marymount, Kebun Baru & Bishan-Toa Payoh)
- National Solidarity Party - 10 seats (Tampines & Sembawang)
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COMPLETE LIST OF ALL MPS WHO RETIRED IN GE2020
This year, despite that pesky coronavirus roaming around the country, Singapore will have a General Election, with just 9 days until voters cast their ballots. While we’ve seen many new faces enter the political arena, many others have bid goodbye after years and even decades of service.
During the launch of the People’s Action Party’s manifesto on Saturday (27 Jun), PM Lee announced that 20 MPs will retire this year. 20 MPs from PAP, that is. If you take into account the three from the Worker’s Party (WP), that number goes up to 23.
PAP:
- Ang Hin Kee (two terms), Ang Mo Kio GRC
- Chia Shi-Lu (two terms), Tanjong Pagar GRC
- Charles Chong (seven terms), Punggol East SMC
- Fatimah Lateef (three terms), Marine Parade GRC
- Cedric Foo Chee Keng (four terms), Pioneer SMC
- Goh Chok Tong (10 terms), Marine Parade GRC
- Intan Azura Mokhtar (two terms), Ang Mo Kio GRC
- Khaw Boon Wan (four terms), Sembawang GRC
- Lee Bee Wah (three terms), Nee Soon GRC
- Lee Yi Shyan (three terms), East Coast GRC
- Lim Hng Kiang (six terms), West Coast GRC
- Lim Swee Say (five terms), East Coast GRC
- Lily Neo (five terms), Jalan Besar GRC
- Ong Teng Koon (two terms), Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC
- Sam Tan (three terms), Radin Mas SMC
- Teo Ho Pin (five terms), Bukit Panjang SMC
- Teo Ser Luck (three terms), Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
- Yaacob Ibrahim (five terms), Jalan Besar GRC
- Yee Chia Hsing (one term), Choa Chu Kang GRC
- Zainal Sapari (two terms), Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
- Chen Show Mao (Aljunied GRC) (One Term)
- Low Thia Khiang (Hougang SMC, Aljunied GRC) (6 Terms)
- Png Eng Huat (Hougang SMC) (One Term)
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Profiles of PAP's 27 new candidates
The People's Action Party (PAP) on Friday (June 26) introduced eight more new candidates to contest the election on July 10.
With this round of introductions, the PAP has in all unveiled 27 new faces for the upcoming polls. Previously it had said it would present 26 new candidates.
Here's a look at the candidates' profiles:
- DESMOND TAN KOK MING, 50 (Former People's Association head)
- EDWARD CHIA BING HUI, 36 (Co-founder/managing director Timbre Group)
- NADIA AHMAD SAMDIN, 30 (Associate director at TSMP Law Corporation)
- DON WEE BOON HONG, 43 (Senior vice-president at UOB)
- MOHD FAHMI ALIMAN, 48 (Former Islamic Religious Council of S'pore DCE)
- YIP HON WENG, 43 (Former group chief of Silver Generation Office)
- HANY SOH HUI BIN, 33 (Director at MSC Law Corporation)
- DR TAN SEE LENG, 55 (Former Parkway Holdings Group chief executive)
- TAN KIAT HOW, 43 (Former IMDA chief executive)
- NG LING LING, 48 (Former managing director of Community Chest)
- ZHULKARNAIN ABDUL RAHIM, 39 (Lawyer)
- MS YEO WAN LING, 44 (Chief executive of social enterprise Caregiver Asia)
- MR ALVIN TAN SHENG HUI, 39 (Head Public Policy Economics @ LinkedIn)
- DR WAN RIZAL WAN ZAKARIAH, 42 (Senior lecturer Republic Polytechnic)
- MR ERIC CHUA SWEE LEONG, 41 (Former director SGSecure programme)
- MR RAYMOND LYE HOONG YIP, 54 (Managing partner at Union Law LLP)
- MS POH LI SAN, 44 (VP for Terminal 5 planning at Changi Airport Group)
- MR DERRICK GOH SOON HEE, 51 (MD & head of group audit at DBS Bank)
- MS GAN SIOW HUANG, 46 (Former air force brigadier-general)
- MS RACHEL ONG SIN YEN, 47 (Rohei chief executive)
- MR MOHD SHARAEL TAHA, 39 (VP strategy/project management S'pore Aero)
- MR ALEX YEO SHENG CHYE, 41 (Director at Niru & Co LLC)
- MS MARIAM JAAFAR, 43 (S'pore MD & partner for Boston Consulting Group)
- MR SHAWN HUANG, 37 (Director enterprise development Temasek Holdings)
- MS CHAN HUI YUH, 44 (Marketing director)
- MS CARRIE TAN, 38 (Founding ED of charity Daughters of Tomorrow)
- MR XIE YAO QUAN, 35 (Head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital)
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'Pre-election' rally 2021
Did Dr Chia’s walkabout at Alexandra Village food centre breach existing circuit breaker measures?
The first thing that comes to mind about the report is not about how warm-hearted is Dr Chia in his desire to check on the hawkers in his constituency–rather, the question of why is he out interacting with people when there is an intensified call for people to practice social distancing and to comply with the control orders passed by the Parliament last week.
While some may argue that as an MP of the GRC, he should be entitled to hand out face masks to those in his ward, given how masks are essential during this pandemic. But the fact that reporters were present at Dr Chia’s walkabout would only mean that his walkabout was all about political campaigning. Furthermore, the individual accompanying him is not his aide or volunteer, but the Director of SGSecure Programme Office, Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Chua Swee Leong, who also serves as the Assistant Director, Operations Plans and Projects of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Lianhe Wanbao pointed out that Lt-Col Chua is People’s Action Party’s new candidate and has been active in grassroots activities at the Tanjong Pagar GRC. The article went on to state that Lt-Col Chua has been recently active in Queenstown, as such, it can be expected that the line up for the Tanjong Pagar GRC will see some changes.
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PAP does not have 'a tradition of backstabbing our mentors', says Vivian Balakrishnan
Minister for Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan opened his rally speech on Monday (Sept 7) night with: "I will be making the most boring but the most important speech of my life."
But it was anything but "boring".
The former school debater, who is leading the People's Action Party's (PAP) Holland-Bukit Timah team, took on his opponents from the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) with thinly-veiled criticism and scathing remarks.
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Just watch, listen & decide.
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Netizens said that elderly Woman distributing Flyers look familiar
A man took a video of an elderly woman distributing flyers at a public area, due to wearing of personal protective gear many are not able to identify who she is.
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