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[h=2]PM: Choose the party and team you can trust[/h]
August 15th, 2015 |
Author: Editorial
PM Lee
Speaking at the PAP’s Punggol South Branch today (15 Aug), PM Lee told the
media that this upcoming GE is about leadership renewal for Singapore.
“The responsibility of the current leadership is not only to run the country
but to make sure there is succession prepared, so a good team can take over and
take Singapore forward, rather than a Government that gets older every year,” he
said.
“In the PAP team we are renewing our slate and presenting new candidates, and reinforcing our team with potential office holders to strengthen the leadership, to form the next generation of leaders that will take over me and my team,” he added.
“Today we remind ourselves what this next election is about and what’s at
stake: It’s about our future. Every constituency will be contested. You’re
voting to choose the party and team you can trust to safeguard your future, and
a team of MPs to take care of town council and look after your town. Your vote
decides the ministers who will look after Singapore.”
Mr Lee also acknowledged he had “one extra space to fill” in his leadership
team, now that Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew had decided not to stand for
upcoming GE.
“It’s a loss to us. He’s been doing a good job – it’s a very difficult job
which needs to be done. I tried very hard to persuade him but we were not able
to change his mind. It means we have a significant loss from my team – I’ll have
to reinforce it more. This is one extra space to fill,” Mr Lee said.
“People have to understand that he’s done a good job. There’s still work to
be done but we have made good progress over the last four years. I don’t think
it in anyway reflects upon his record; I’m satisfied with his record and I’m
grateful to him.”
Singaporeans too focused on domestic politics and
policies
He also emphasized that Singaporeans have been too focused on domestic
politics and policies, instead of the happenings in the region.
“Since the last elections we‘ve spent more time thinking about politics,
because we’ve had two by-elections and a Presidential election. (Thinking more
about politics) is a plus because this is a serious matter,” he said.
“On the other hand, there is a downside, which is we’re so focused on what is
happening on Singapore that we don’t pay attention to what is happening around
us. Many things are happening around the world; in Malaysia, Indonesia and
Thailand there are many developments. We’re always a Little Red Dot and the
things around the world and close by to us have an impact on us. If things go
well in their country it’s good for us, but if they don’t we get many
downsides.
“I think we don’t pay as much attention to them as we should as we are too
focused on our domestic policies,” he said.
‘Son of Punggol’ now goes to Ang Mo Kio GRC
Mr Lee also took the opportunity to unveil the GE candidates for his Ang Mo
Kio GRC:
Dr Koh, a colorectal surgeon, contested the Punggol East in the 2013
by-election.
During the campaigning at Punggol East, Dr Koh was confident in winning the
by-election. He told ST (24 Jan 2013), “There were times I felt demoralised.
Some of the (online) comments can wear down your morale. Some of them can hit
you where it hurts the most – your family. But walking the ground for the last
nine days has shown me that the real world is different from what is existing in
cyberspace. I feel the warmth of the people I have touched and the passion of
people in Punggol East”.
But when the result was announced, he lost to WP’s Lee Li Lian.
At the Punggol East campaigning, he also referred himself as ‘Son of
Punggol’.
But now, he told the media, “Serving in different areas, meeting different
people, gives me different perspectives on the issues faced by different people.
I believe that what matters most is not where we (are) serving but serving with
our heart, to the best of our ability.”
“I will work to create opportunities for all Singaporeans to realise their
fullest potential,” he added. “I want to characterise what we want to do here in
three words: Renew. Refresh. Rejuvenate.”
[h=2]PM: Choose the party and team you can trust[/h]
August 15th, 2015 |
Author: Editorial
PM Lee
Speaking at the PAP’s Punggol South Branch today (15 Aug), PM Lee told the
media that this upcoming GE is about leadership renewal for Singapore.
“The responsibility of the current leadership is not only to run the country
but to make sure there is succession prepared, so a good team can take over and
take Singapore forward, rather than a Government that gets older every year,” he
said.
“In the PAP team we are renewing our slate and presenting new candidates, and reinforcing our team with potential office holders to strengthen the leadership, to form the next generation of leaders that will take over me and my team,” he added.
“Today we remind ourselves what this next election is about and what’s at
stake: It’s about our future. Every constituency will be contested. You’re
voting to choose the party and team you can trust to safeguard your future, and
a team of MPs to take care of town council and look after your town. Your vote
decides the ministers who will look after Singapore.”
Mr Lee also acknowledged he had “one extra space to fill” in his leadership
team, now that Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew had decided not to stand for
upcoming GE.
“It’s a loss to us. He’s been doing a good job – it’s a very difficult job
which needs to be done. I tried very hard to persuade him but we were not able
to change his mind. It means we have a significant loss from my team – I’ll have
to reinforce it more. This is one extra space to fill,” Mr Lee said.
“People have to understand that he’s done a good job. There’s still work to
be done but we have made good progress over the last four years. I don’t think
it in anyway reflects upon his record; I’m satisfied with his record and I’m
grateful to him.”
Singaporeans too focused on domestic politics and
policies
He also emphasized that Singaporeans have been too focused on domestic
politics and policies, instead of the happenings in the region.
“Since the last elections we‘ve spent more time thinking about politics,
because we’ve had two by-elections and a Presidential election. (Thinking more
about politics) is a plus because this is a serious matter,” he said.
“On the other hand, there is a downside, which is we’re so focused on what is
happening on Singapore that we don’t pay attention to what is happening around
us. Many things are happening around the world; in Malaysia, Indonesia and
Thailand there are many developments. We’re always a Little Red Dot and the
things around the world and close by to us have an impact on us. If things go
well in their country it’s good for us, but if they don’t we get many
downsides.
“I think we don’t pay as much attention to them as we should as we are too
focused on our domestic policies,” he said.
‘Son of Punggol’ now goes to Ang Mo Kio GRC
Mr Lee also took the opportunity to unveil the GE candidates for his Ang Mo
Kio GRC:
- PM Lee
- Ang Hin Kee – current MP and Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC
- Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar – current MP who supported PRC Yang Yin’s permanent
residency
- Gan Thiam Poh – MP moved from Pasir Ris-Punggol
- Darryl David – former TV personality who hosted ‘The Pyramid Game’
- Dr Koh Poh Koon – ‘Son of Punggol’ who lost in Punggol East by-election in
2013
Dr Koh, a colorectal surgeon, contested the Punggol East in the 2013
by-election.
During the campaigning at Punggol East, Dr Koh was confident in winning the
by-election. He told ST (24 Jan 2013), “There were times I felt demoralised.
Some of the (online) comments can wear down your morale. Some of them can hit
you where it hurts the most – your family. But walking the ground for the last
nine days has shown me that the real world is different from what is existing in
cyberspace. I feel the warmth of the people I have touched and the passion of
people in Punggol East”.
But when the result was announced, he lost to WP’s Lee Li Lian.
At the Punggol East campaigning, he also referred himself as ‘Son of
Punggol’.
But now, he told the media, “Serving in different areas, meeting different
people, gives me different perspectives on the issues faced by different people.
I believe that what matters most is not where we (are) serving but serving with
our heart, to the best of our ability.”
“I will work to create opportunities for all Singaporeans to realise their
fullest potential,” he added. “I want to characterise what we want to do here in
three words: Renew. Refresh. Rejuvenate.”
