chong Lee "considering seriously" if by-election should be held for Punggol East

[tioliaohuat]

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he is considering seriously if a by-election should be held for the Punggol East single-member constituency, and if so, when to hold one.

The parliamentary seat in Punggol East fell vacant following the resignation of the MP for the area Michael Palmer.

Mr Lee was replying to questions from the Singapore media at the end of his visit to India on Friday.

Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support.

People's Action Party (PAP) will field the best possible candidate and work its utmost to win and retain voters' support in Punggol East, added Mr Lee.

The prime minister said he was very surprised and saddened by what had happened in the case of Mr Palmer.

Mr Lee said that it was quite clear that once the PAP understood what had happened, Mr Palmer had to resign.

- CNA/ir

 

[tioliaohuat]

come on! mr chong Lee, pap can win 1... no no worried, lai lai Punggol East no horse run!! huat ah!!!

 

[cunnilaubu]

Mr Lee said that it was quite clear that once the PAP understood what had happened, Mr Palmer had to resign.

Hmmmm...... does it mean that the PAP did not understood what had happened when a certain Ministar TowJiak?

 

[jw5]

Have you noticed how he loves to use the word "seriously"?

Just like papa used to love the word "finished"?

 

[garlic]

Hougang SMC have by-election. Punggol East "may" have BE..

 

[cunnilaubu]

Have you noticed how he loves to use the word "seriously"?

I seriously thinks he seriously misused the word "seriously" so as to induce others to take him seriously.

 

[ray_of_hope]

He looks happier and less troubled. He must have heard that there will be a multi-cornered fight.

 

[batman1]

He looks happier and less troubled. He must have heard that there will be a multi-cornered fight.

no lah,he had a bj last night.

 

[Sideswipe]

it seems very hard for Lee to decide whether to hold a by-election or not. there will definitely be a by-election but Lee wants to make it seems like there might or might not be one. what the fuck...

 

[scroobal]

The following is a "serious" and groundbreaking statement.

"Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support."

Firstly this is the first time that we know that opposition parties have the right to contest. Previously they were invited. Secondly it is up to voters who they want to support.

What a revelation? Tomolow buy toto!

 

[drifter]

The following is a "serious" and groundbreaking statement.

"Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support."

Firstly this is the first time that we know that opposition parties have the right to contest. Previously they were invited. Secondly it is up to voters who they want to support.

What a revelation? Tomolow buy toto!

Ppl don't called them wayang party for nothing

 

[drifter]

"Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support."

If he really think that way , why still must consider if he wanted a by election ? Knn .

 

[batman1]

This CAQ is Pinky the bumbler.Undecisive cannot be leader.

 

[zhihau]

What a revelation? Tomolow buy toto!

HUAT AH!!! but what's the combination to buy? :o:o:o

 

[ray_of_hope]

The following is a "serious" and groundbreaking statement.

"Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support."

Firstly this is the first time that we know that opposition parties have the right to contest. Previously they were invited. Secondly it is up to voters who they want to support.

What a revelation? Tomolow buy toto!

It's an Imperial edict.

 

[Getloud]

If PAP Lee is seriously considering By Election, I can understand.
But it's PM Lee considering instead, Singaporeans is fucked.
He's putting Party interest before people.

 

[Pariah]

Seriously when is the by-e ?

 

[GoldenDragon]

Mr Lee said that if he decides to hold a by-election, then it is within the rights of any of the opposition parties to contest, and it is also up to the voters who they decide to support.

Mr Lee said that it was quite clear that once the PAP understood what had happened, Mr Palmer had to resign.

Isn't he stating the obvious? Paying him an obscene salary to state the obvious? What a joke!

Had to resign? Because it could not be covered up. What happened to all the others who stole eat? Don't recall any publicity and any of them resigning. They were all covered up and phased out at the right time. Honesty? Integrity? Accountability?

 

[jw5]

Looks like he's serious this time.

 

[halsey02]

no lah,he had a bj last night.

Seriously?? I have noticed that they always make proclamation when they are overseas..in INDIA??, the local pros, have nothing constructive to ask???