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PAP 60th Anniversary thread: retirement age is 62 right?
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You just did.
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PAP will always do its best for Singapore: PM Lee
[h=2]Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the People's Action Party's past challenges and vision for the future, as the political party marks its 60th anniversary.[/h]
People's Action Party Secretary-General Lee Hsien Loong speaking at an event kicking off the party's 60th anniversary celebrations. (Photo: He Xing Ying)
SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has a duty and responsibility to provide good leadership for Singapore. If it fails, the country is in "deep trouble", said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a gathering of party leaders and activists on Friday (Nov 7) to mark 60 years of the PAP.
He spoke in Malay, Mandarin and English. The event also saw the launch of a commemorative book - PAP60, Forward Together - which chronicles defining moments in the party's history.
It was at the Victoria Concert Hall that the PAP was launched 60 years ago. Those were very different times, and the Prime Minister related the early struggles of the very party which brought Singapore from Third World to First.
PRE-INDEPENDENCE STRUGGLES
Pre-independence, there was the struggle with pro-Communist members within the Party. It was a fight to decide Singapore's future - "a fight for life and death" said Mr Lee. "Many people thought the Communist tide was unstoppable. It took brave people with fire in their bellies to stand up to them. Fortunately, the non-Communists in the PAP had that fire in their bellies and they stood and they fought, not only fought the Communists, but also fought to win the hearts and minds of the people."
Singapore then joined Malaysia in 1963. But there were deep differences between the PAP's multi-racial ideals and the Federal government's race-based politics. The tensions led to racial riots in Singapore instigated by racial extremists.
"At that moment, if the PAP leaders had faltered, we would have been finished. Instead we fought back, fought for our multi-racial vision of our society and the people of all races supported us, in Geylang, in the Southern Islands, in the heartlands, in Hong Lim,” said Mr Lee.
“In July 1965, a crucial by-election was held in Hong Lim. Today in Hong Lim Green, Speaker's Corner, people make all kinds of speeches. The world will not change. But in those days in Hong Lim Green, you have a rally, the place is filled and everybody knew that Singapore's future depended on that and in July 1965 the voters of Hong Lim supported the PAP and the PAP candidate won and the Tunku decided better kick Singapore out of Malaysia."
NATION-BUILDING CHALLENGES
The PAP then entered a different phase - from fighting for independence to nation-building, while facing the lack of a hinterland and the withdrawal of British forces.
Mr Lee said the PAP shifted gears and again delivered for Singapore. "The PAP led Singapore through 50 years of nation-building. We built up the SAF to defend ourselves. We housed our nation with the HDB, we educated our people, schools, polytechnics,
universities, everyone, all the way. We industrialised our economy. Modernised. Created jobs and better lives for all Singaporeans and we led the country through crisis because from time to time crisis came to us,” he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted the many challenges Singapore had aced through the years. "In 1973 when oil prices went up suddenly and the world went into a recession. In 1985, when we went into a deep recession because we had lost our competitiveness and had to turn around quickly, In 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis when all around us, countries were running into trouble and we were the safe harbour in a very troubled region. With SARS in 2003, when you are fighting an enemy you can't see, and you don't know where it is, and you have to maintain confidence, and calm and react rationally as one people. Or during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, already six years ago, but a very serious storm, which came and would have hit us with full force had we not responded in the right way, taken cover, protected ourselves and come through safely with the people's support."
Mr Lee said the party also renewed itself - bringing in new leaders, with ability, commitment and integrity. He said it won the trust of voters and the mandate to serve Singaporeans in every General Election since. "1959, 1963, 68 and so on, until 2011, most recently and we will win the next one too."
PAYING TRIBUTE TO PIONEERS, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Looking ahead, he noted, Singapore's path will be different. Society has changed, people's aspirations have risen, and the world is changing faster than ever. But he said one thing will not change - Singapore needs good leadership and that, the PAP will deliver.
"The PAP cannot decline this responsibility, must less can it shirk this responsibility. If we fail, Singapore is in deep trouble. We must not fail,” he said. “That has been so until now, and will continue to be so for a long time to come. So we must continue to hold fast to the PAP's ideals and vision. We must develop new leaders. Keep the party vigorous and strong. Close to the people, continuing to win their support and enjoying their trust. Then we can act on behalf of the people. Serve with humility, conscious of our duty to Singaporeans, both this and future generations. Lead Singapore to greater successes. No matter what the odds may be and what circumstances we find ourselves in. The PAP will always be on the side of Singapore and of Singaporeans' and we will always do its best for Singapore and for Singaporeans."
Mr Lee also paid tribute to past party leaders who steered the country during its tumultuous years - including the man who founded the party and Singapore's first Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
"Most of all, we are grateful to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, our first Secretary-General who founded the PAP, made it a national movement, led it to build Singapore, and to continue building beyond him and his colleagues - to his sucessor Mr Goh Chok Tong and his team, and to his successsor's sucessor, me and my team. I am particularly happy that he is able to join us today, 60 years after launching the party here in the Victoria Memorial Hall," said the Prime Minister. His speech ended with a standing ovation for the elder Mr Lee.
- CNA/xy
[h=2]Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the People's Action Party's past challenges and vision for the future, as the political party marks its 60th anniversary.[/h]
SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has a duty and responsibility to provide good leadership for Singapore. If it fails, the country is in "deep trouble", said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a gathering of party leaders and activists on Friday (Nov 7) to mark 60 years of the PAP.
He spoke in Malay, Mandarin and English. The event also saw the launch of a commemorative book - PAP60, Forward Together - which chronicles defining moments in the party's history.
It was at the Victoria Concert Hall that the PAP was launched 60 years ago. Those were very different times, and the Prime Minister related the early struggles of the very party which brought Singapore from Third World to First.
PRE-INDEPENDENCE STRUGGLES
Pre-independence, there was the struggle with pro-Communist members within the Party. It was a fight to decide Singapore's future - "a fight for life and death" said Mr Lee. "Many people thought the Communist tide was unstoppable. It took brave people with fire in their bellies to stand up to them. Fortunately, the non-Communists in the PAP had that fire in their bellies and they stood and they fought, not only fought the Communists, but also fought to win the hearts and minds of the people."
Singapore then joined Malaysia in 1963. But there were deep differences between the PAP's multi-racial ideals and the Federal government's race-based politics. The tensions led to racial riots in Singapore instigated by racial extremists.
"At that moment, if the PAP leaders had faltered, we would have been finished. Instead we fought back, fought for our multi-racial vision of our society and the people of all races supported us, in Geylang, in the Southern Islands, in the heartlands, in Hong Lim,” said Mr Lee.
“In July 1965, a crucial by-election was held in Hong Lim. Today in Hong Lim Green, Speaker's Corner, people make all kinds of speeches. The world will not change. But in those days in Hong Lim Green, you have a rally, the place is filled and everybody knew that Singapore's future depended on that and in July 1965 the voters of Hong Lim supported the PAP and the PAP candidate won and the Tunku decided better kick Singapore out of Malaysia."
NATION-BUILDING CHALLENGES
The PAP then entered a different phase - from fighting for independence to nation-building, while facing the lack of a hinterland and the withdrawal of British forces.
Mr Lee said the PAP shifted gears and again delivered for Singapore. "The PAP led Singapore through 50 years of nation-building. We built up the SAF to defend ourselves. We housed our nation with the HDB, we educated our people, schools, polytechnics,
universities, everyone, all the way. We industrialised our economy. Modernised. Created jobs and better lives for all Singaporeans and we led the country through crisis because from time to time crisis came to us,” he said.
The Prime Minister highlighted the many challenges Singapore had aced through the years. "In 1973 when oil prices went up suddenly and the world went into a recession. In 1985, when we went into a deep recession because we had lost our competitiveness and had to turn around quickly, In 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis when all around us, countries were running into trouble and we were the safe harbour in a very troubled region. With SARS in 2003, when you are fighting an enemy you can't see, and you don't know where it is, and you have to maintain confidence, and calm and react rationally as one people. Or during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, already six years ago, but a very serious storm, which came and would have hit us with full force had we not responded in the right way, taken cover, protected ourselves and come through safely with the people's support."
Mr Lee said the party also renewed itself - bringing in new leaders, with ability, commitment and integrity. He said it won the trust of voters and the mandate to serve Singaporeans in every General Election since. "1959, 1963, 68 and so on, until 2011, most recently and we will win the next one too."
PAYING TRIBUTE TO PIONEERS, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Looking ahead, he noted, Singapore's path will be different. Society has changed, people's aspirations have risen, and the world is changing faster than ever. But he said one thing will not change - Singapore needs good leadership and that, the PAP will deliver.
"The PAP cannot decline this responsibility, must less can it shirk this responsibility. If we fail, Singapore is in deep trouble. We must not fail,” he said. “That has been so until now, and will continue to be so for a long time to come. So we must continue to hold fast to the PAP's ideals and vision. We must develop new leaders. Keep the party vigorous and strong. Close to the people, continuing to win their support and enjoying their trust. Then we can act on behalf of the people. Serve with humility, conscious of our duty to Singaporeans, both this and future generations. Lead Singapore to greater successes. No matter what the odds may be and what circumstances we find ourselves in. The PAP will always be on the side of Singapore and of Singaporeans' and we will always do its best for Singapore and for Singaporeans."
Mr Lee also paid tribute to past party leaders who steered the country during its tumultuous years - including the man who founded the party and Singapore's first Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
"Most of all, we are grateful to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, our first Secretary-General who founded the PAP, made it a national movement, led it to build Singapore, and to continue building beyond him and his colleagues - to his sucessor Mr Goh Chok Tong and his team, and to his successsor's sucessor, me and my team. I am particularly happy that he is able to join us today, 60 years after launching the party here in the Victoria Memorial Hall," said the Prime Minister. His speech ended with a standing ovation for the elder Mr Lee.
- CNA/xy
Fap is creating traffic jams in town to celebrate its own birthday today
[h=1]PAP IS CREATING TRAFFIC JAMS IN TOWN TO CELEBRATE ITS OWN BIRTHDAY TODAY[/h]
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The People’s Action Party (PAP) is celebrating its 60[SUP]th[/SUP] birthday today and it just couldn’t wait to let Singaporeans know that its birthday is here.
And to do so, the PAP has deemed it fit to create traffic congestion in the centre of the city just so that Singaporeans will be aware of its birthday.
Welcome to uniquely Singapore – where the ruling party believes that after 55 years of controlling government, it can, as a netizen called it, turn the roads in Singapore into its own “grandfather’s road”.
Today, if you face any jams in the centre of town, don’t worry. You can thank the PAP for it, or blame them, whichever way you fancy.
The roads that will be closed are near the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
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Of course, no one is saying don’t barge onto the road. If a political party has a birthday, we should all give way and let it have the right of way, shouldn’t we?
Well, not unless you are the Worker’s Party. Then, even when you decide to organise a cycling event at the perfectly legit East Coast Park, as it tried to in 2007 to celebrate their 50[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary, then the police are going to tell you that it “does not allow political parties to organise outdoor gatherings because such activities have the potential for public disorder and mischief, and may disrupt community life.”
But of course, if you are the PAP, the police can tell Singaporeans that “Traffic delays may be expected” and that “Motorists are advised to plan their route early”.
But because it is the PAP, and even as the road closures will “disrupt community life”, hey, it’s the PAP.
Of course, cycling in East Coast Park would definitely cause more disruption to community life than closing roads and creating traffic jams, and causing delays to the hundreds of Singaporeans who will be rushing home for dinner, right?
But hey, it’s the PAP’s 60[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary. Who are we to argue about the “grandfather’s road”, unless we think they have been in power for far too long?
[h=1]PAP IS CREATING TRAFFIC JAMS IN TOWN TO CELEBRATE ITS OWN BIRTHDAY TODAY[/h]
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7 Nov 2014 - 11:38am
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The People’s Action Party (PAP) is celebrating its 60[SUP]th[/SUP] birthday today and it just couldn’t wait to let Singaporeans know that its birthday is here.
And to do so, the PAP has deemed it fit to create traffic congestion in the centre of the city just so that Singaporeans will be aware of its birthday.
Welcome to uniquely Singapore – where the ruling party believes that after 55 years of controlling government, it can, as a netizen called it, turn the roads in Singapore into its own “grandfather’s road”.
Today, if you face any jams in the centre of town, don’t worry. You can thank the PAP for it, or blame them, whichever way you fancy.
The roads that will be closed are near the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
- Old Parliament Lane and Empress Place will be closed from 11am to midnight.
- The two right lanes of Parliament Place in the direction of Saint Andrew's Road will be closed from 11am to 1.30pm.
- The centre lane of Parliament Place in the direction of Saint Andrew's Road (between Connaught Drive and Saint Andrew's Road) will be closed from 1.30pm to 2pm.
- The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Parliament Place (between Esplanade Drive and Parliament Place) will be closed from 2pm till midnight.
- Parliament Place in the direction of Saint Andrew's Road (between Fullerton Road and Saint Andrew's Road) and the two left lanes of Fullerton Road in the direction of Esplanade Drive will also be closed from 2pm till midnight.
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Of course, no one is saying don’t barge onto the road. If a political party has a birthday, we should all give way and let it have the right of way, shouldn’t we?
Well, not unless you are the Worker’s Party. Then, even when you decide to organise a cycling event at the perfectly legit East Coast Park, as it tried to in 2007 to celebrate their 50[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary, then the police are going to tell you that it “does not allow political parties to organise outdoor gatherings because such activities have the potential for public disorder and mischief, and may disrupt community life.”
But of course, if you are the PAP, the police can tell Singaporeans that “Traffic delays may be expected” and that “Motorists are advised to plan their route early”.
But because it is the PAP, and even as the road closures will “disrupt community life”, hey, it’s the PAP.
Of course, cycling in East Coast Park would definitely cause more disruption to community life than closing roads and creating traffic jams, and causing delays to the hundreds of Singaporeans who will be rushing home for dinner, right?
But hey, it’s the PAP’s 60[SUP]th[/SUP] anniversary. Who are we to argue about the “grandfather’s road”, unless we think they have been in power for far too long?
PAP celebrates 60 with the following track record
PAP celebrates 60 with the following track record:
- just finish "tekaning" the main opposition misusing government resource (NEA)
- starting a new bout with the main opposition again misusing government resource (MND)
- in the midst of suing a blogger
- in the midst of charging activists
- another blogger in the midst of a court case
- lawyer defending the above in the midst of a disciplinary case
- doing nothing about cheating cases in Sim Lim
PAP celebrates 60 with the following track record:
- just finish "tekaning" the main opposition misusing government resource (NEA)
- starting a new bout with the main opposition again misusing government resource (MND)
- in the midst of suing a blogger
- in the midst of charging activists
- another blogger in the midst of a court case
- lawyer defending the above in the midst of a disciplinary case
- doing nothing about cheating cases in Sim Lim
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1) Opened up the floodgates of immigration, leading to overcrowding, infrastructure breakdown, unfair job competition and hospital bed shortages.
2) Forced the Population White Paper through without proper debate, against the will of the vast majority of Singaporeans.
3) Approved countless fare hikes, despite record profits by transport companies and worsening reliability.
4) Used the NEA to harass destitute senior citizens selling tissues without a license.
5) Refused to introduce a poverty line to gauge the number of low income families.
6) Raised S&CC charges and imposed harsh interest rates on delayed payments and jailed debtors who couldn't pay.
7) Imposed regulations to crack down on internet freedom and deliberately shut down alternative news sites.
8) Used public institutions like the NEA for the purpose of "fixing" the opposition.
9) First in the world for a PM to sue a citizen for speaking up on the CPF issue.
10) Insisted on paying themselves millions of dollars in salaries while rejecting even a basic minimum wage for all workers.
11) Destroyed multiple heritage and nature sites, cemeteries and farms to build more HDB flats to house 6.9 million.
More ...
1) Opened up the floodgates of immigration, leading to overcrowding, infrastructure breakdown, unfair job competition and hospital bed shortages.
2) Forced the Population White Paper through without proper debate, against the will of the vast majority of Singaporeans.
3) Approved countless fare hikes, despite record profits by transport companies and worsening reliability.
4) Used the NEA to harass destitute senior citizens selling tissues without a license.
5) Refused to introduce a poverty line to gauge the number of low income families.
6) Raised S&CC charges and imposed harsh interest rates on delayed payments and jailed debtors who couldn't pay.
7) Imposed regulations to crack down on internet freedom and deliberately shut down alternative news sites.
8) Used public institutions like the NEA for the purpose of "fixing" the opposition.
9) First in the world for a PM to sue a citizen for speaking up on the CPF issue.
10) Insisted on paying themselves millions of dollars in salaries while rejecting even a basic minimum wage for all workers.
11) Destroyed multiple heritage and nature sites, cemeteries and farms to build more HDB flats to house 6.9 million.
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Re: PAP celebrates 60 with the following track record
Recruiting supposedly future leaders and prime ministers and get them to enter parliament via GRC coat tails. Then at the first sign of an impending death of the anchor MP, send him to a safer GRC. No fight at all. Wonder what could have happened to SG if there was war during his tenure as chief of army.
Recruiting supposedly future leaders and prime ministers and get them to enter parliament via GRC coat tails. Then at the first sign of an impending death of the anchor MP, send him to a safer GRC. No fight at all. Wonder what could have happened to SG if there was war during his tenure as chief of army.
Re: PAP celebrates 60 with the following track record
Don't forget he also oppressed the Yawning Bread blogger and the Demon-cratic cartoonist.
Lee Hsien Loong is such a petty, insecure son of a bitch. Must have been spoilt silly when he was a boy.
Don't forget he also oppressed the Yawning Bread blogger and the Demon-cratic cartoonist.
Lee Hsien Loong is such a petty, insecure son of a bitch. Must have been spoilt silly when he was a boy.
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Thanks for the reminder on YB. I have added in bold. (The Demoncratic guy case is over... for now, at least.)
Thanks for the reminder on YB. I have added in bold. (The Demoncratic guy case is over... for now, at least.)
That Pair of Hands...
I saw a pair of hands holding up lky around the waist when he stood for photo-taking at the pap 60th Anniversary Celebrations last night. Anyone saw what I saw?
Anyone has that picture?
I saw a pair of hands holding up lky around the waist when he stood for photo-taking at the pap 60th Anniversary Celebrations last night. Anyone saw what I saw?
Anyone has that picture?
Re: That Pair of Hands...
Secret Service agent propping up a piece of old cardboard.
Hardly anything surprising.
Secret Service agent propping up a piece of old cardboard.
Hardly anything surprising.
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