The general sense on the ground after 9 days, of the PAP candidate is not all that rosy. For the first time in PAP's history since Singapore's independence, people from all walks of life are concerned about the character of this candidate.
In view of the strict selection process that the PSP is noted for, the individual attributes of PAP candidates in the past have not been an issue. Even when Mah Bow Tan, Kenneth Chen, Desmond Choo and other PAP candidates lost to opposition candidates, their integrity was never an issue. Not in this case.
First his incredible rags, to rags, to rags, to rags and then riches story which he constantly sees a need to drum into everyone like a tout selling high priced black market tickets in desperation as the event draws near. Then his extensive CV which is beyond believe and even if he does all these things in a calendar year assuming there are 7 days in a week, the need to put up such a CV seems like the guy needs constant reaffirmation of himself from others.
There is a video of this man and his response to an important question about healthcare for our ageing Singaporeans was not only avoided but the manner it was avoided was shocking. As result, the PAP had to call a meeting to address this and Dr Amy Khor was roped in to to address this at the last PAP rally.
The question was in healthcare and medical field and this guy is a surgeon and if you look at his CV, its full of his engagement with the medical fraternity and he actually avoided a question of this nature shows a man who is ready to walk away when he feels like it and there was no sign of discomfort, unease or the lack of confidence. It was done with clear disdain.
If he can't even answer a question in a field where he is a professional, how is he going to answer questions and queries from residents on housing, welfare, education, the economy etc. Its a worry. Those who are unsure, please see the video on Youtube for yourself as the reporter painstakingly puts out the question. Watch this candidates mannerism. If a family member provided a similar response even to a bus driver with such mannerism, I would immediately apologise. Disgraceful.
Now comes the trivia. Why is the need to drive the toyota and hide the BMW. Why did he reply to reporters that he has 2 cars as both he and his wife are professionals. Note the reply. Smacks of elitism. The fact is that his clinic is in Mt E and he caters for rich Indonesian clients as he has a website in Bahasa Indonesia. Nothing in Mandarin and I suppose there are no local towkays who speak mandarin.
We are not looking at a Tan Cheng Bock neither are we looking at a Paul Tambiyah, both of whom one can sense a genuine aura of care and passion surrounding them. And they are medical doctors like him having come from the same medical school. Both are well known for their community concern and spirit.
But this guys is akin to a cross between a suave and thuggish Lucky Plaza salesman and an Insurance broker. Where did the PAP go wrong. What happened to the renown selection process. The fact that they had to bring down 6 big guns to do door to door while the candidate kept claiming that he is running his own campaign shows that the PAP are more keen to repair their party image than help their candidate who I suspect his co-members have given up.
We are not looking at a political dud.
We are looking at a medical doctor who has a credibility issue. The ikan kuning and biscuit tin was a real stretch. The toyota rather than the BMW is an attempt to mislead. The fact that his CV does not show a single sign of community, social or engagement with charity shows a man who prefers to look after himself. I am sure we all agree that RC work is a political activity.
Still hogging public housing to get the best returns despite his earning capacity shows a man detached from the concerns of the ordinary Singaporean. Why not release his public housing to help ease the supply for young couples and help with the birth rate.
People are genuinely intrigued how PAP picked a man who twice and on 2 separate occasions had to tell reporters that he is not looking for sympathy votes despite constantly harping on poor background which cannot be verified. The fact that reporters are asking repeatedly shows that there is a concern from the public.
The fact that both husband and wife who are medical doctors, thus earning a double income struggling to buy a HDB flat and even a pair of chopstick is a shocker. Who in his right mind will peddle this stuff? Where did the salary go to? Why the need to borrow from a uncle? All these claims simply do not add up.
If two medical doctors struggle to buy a single HDB flat what about bus drivers, cooks, clerks, hawkers, school teachers, and all those who contribute to this country in their own small way?
In view of the strict selection process that the PSP is noted for, the individual attributes of PAP candidates in the past have not been an issue. Even when Mah Bow Tan, Kenneth Chen, Desmond Choo and other PAP candidates lost to opposition candidates, their integrity was never an issue. Not in this case.
First his incredible rags, to rags, to rags, to rags and then riches story which he constantly sees a need to drum into everyone like a tout selling high priced black market tickets in desperation as the event draws near. Then his extensive CV which is beyond believe and even if he does all these things in a calendar year assuming there are 7 days in a week, the need to put up such a CV seems like the guy needs constant reaffirmation of himself from others.
There is a video of this man and his response to an important question about healthcare for our ageing Singaporeans was not only avoided but the manner it was avoided was shocking. As result, the PAP had to call a meeting to address this and Dr Amy Khor was roped in to to address this at the last PAP rally.
The question was in healthcare and medical field and this guy is a surgeon and if you look at his CV, its full of his engagement with the medical fraternity and he actually avoided a question of this nature shows a man who is ready to walk away when he feels like it and there was no sign of discomfort, unease or the lack of confidence. It was done with clear disdain.
If he can't even answer a question in a field where he is a professional, how is he going to answer questions and queries from residents on housing, welfare, education, the economy etc. Its a worry. Those who are unsure, please see the video on Youtube for yourself as the reporter painstakingly puts out the question. Watch this candidates mannerism. If a family member provided a similar response even to a bus driver with such mannerism, I would immediately apologise. Disgraceful.
Now comes the trivia. Why is the need to drive the toyota and hide the BMW. Why did he reply to reporters that he has 2 cars as both he and his wife are professionals. Note the reply. Smacks of elitism. The fact is that his clinic is in Mt E and he caters for rich Indonesian clients as he has a website in Bahasa Indonesia. Nothing in Mandarin and I suppose there are no local towkays who speak mandarin.
We are not looking at a Tan Cheng Bock neither are we looking at a Paul Tambiyah, both of whom one can sense a genuine aura of care and passion surrounding them. And they are medical doctors like him having come from the same medical school. Both are well known for their community concern and spirit.
But this guys is akin to a cross between a suave and thuggish Lucky Plaza salesman and an Insurance broker. Where did the PAP go wrong. What happened to the renown selection process. The fact that they had to bring down 6 big guns to do door to door while the candidate kept claiming that he is running his own campaign shows that the PAP are more keen to repair their party image than help their candidate who I suspect his co-members have given up.
We are not looking at a political dud.
We are looking at a medical doctor who has a credibility issue. The ikan kuning and biscuit tin was a real stretch. The toyota rather than the BMW is an attempt to mislead. The fact that his CV does not show a single sign of community, social or engagement with charity shows a man who prefers to look after himself. I am sure we all agree that RC work is a political activity.
Still hogging public housing to get the best returns despite his earning capacity shows a man detached from the concerns of the ordinary Singaporean. Why not release his public housing to help ease the supply for young couples and help with the birth rate.
People are genuinely intrigued how PAP picked a man who twice and on 2 separate occasions had to tell reporters that he is not looking for sympathy votes despite constantly harping on poor background which cannot be verified. The fact that reporters are asking repeatedly shows that there is a concern from the public.
The fact that both husband and wife who are medical doctors, thus earning a double income struggling to buy a HDB flat and even a pair of chopstick is a shocker. Who in his right mind will peddle this stuff? Where did the salary go to? Why the need to borrow from a uncle? All these claims simply do not add up.
If two medical doctors struggle to buy a single HDB flat what about bus drivers, cooks, clerks, hawkers, school teachers, and all those who contribute to this country in their own small way?
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