Paul Tambyah in Bukit Panjang SMC; faces PAP's Liang Eng Hwa

[Ralders]

SINGAPORE - Bukit Panjang SMC will be contested by two political veterans after a last-minute tactical switch by the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) saw its chairman, Dr Paul Tambyah fielded to contest the seat.

He will face the People's Action Party's (PAP) Liang Eng Hwa, who was moved from the neighbouring Holland-Bukit Timah GRC to fill in for the departing Dr Teo Ho Pin.

Dr Teo had held the seat for the PAP for the past 14 years, and defeated the SDP's Khung Wai Yeen with a vote share of 68.4 per cent in the 2015 General Election.

Dr Tambyah, a professor of medicine at the National University of Singapore, was widely expected to anchor the SDP's Holland-Bukit Timah GRC before Tuesday but now replaces Mr Khung.

Mr Khung was expected to repeat his challenge for the seat this year before Dr Tambyah's appearance at the Methodist Girls' School Nomination Centre.

An infectious disease expert, Dr Tambyah was recently elected as president of the Massachusetts-based International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) and will take on the post in 2022. Prior to that, he will support current ISID president Alison Holmes in running the organisation.

As late as Monday, Mr Khung was seen working the ground in Bangkit Road in Bukit Panjang, after which he had told The Straits Times that he would be an alternative voice to the PAP and would serve as a full-time MP if elected. Dr Tambyah had joined Mr Khung on that walkabout but he was thought to be doing so in a supporting capacity.

 

[bobby]

A professor with ISID and MD of DBS Bank....who got more clout ?

 

[Ralders]

Sdp master stoke.
This going to be a good show.
Hope sdp gets 2 smc through dr chee and dr paul tambyah

 

[Byebye Penis]

Mr Tambyah is well-liked by all, in SGH regardless of their political affiliations.

 

[Sideswipe]

hope that SDP leaders can enter parliament. tough battles.

 

[3_M]

A good move. Sdp focus seems to be on SMC this time.

 

[glockman]

I am counting on voters of Bukit Panjang to have some sense, vote Dr Paul Tambyah. He is definitely the better choice, he is internationally recognised as an infectious disease expert and we need him in parliament during these tough times.

 

[STUCK_HERE]

Prof Paul Tambyah is eminently qualified. Furthermore he is humble, servile, intelligent, hardworking and Singapore's infectious disease expert much like Dr Anthony Fauci, head of CDC in the USA. He is very opinionated on healthcare which serves the old farts well.

 

[laksaboy]

Those of you who are privileged to live in places that are not PAP strongholds, please vote wisely and vote opposition. Don't waste your votes.

 

[3_M]

I think pap probably didn't expect PT to contest in Smc.

PT is more of a national figure who speaks well and voters like him. He can parachute in any SMC and give a good fight.

His pap opponent is a local politician from elsewhere whom residents might not be familiar. Liang advantage is he can depend on existing grassroots networks to help him which PT doesn't have.

The playing field is more or less even.

Good luck to PT

 

[GoldenDragon]

SINGAPORE - Bukit Panjang SMC will be contested by two political veterans after a last-minute tactical switch by the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) saw its chairman, Dr Paul Tambyah fielded to contest the seat.

He will face the People's Action Party's (PAP) Liang Eng Hwa, who was moved from the neighbouring Holland-Bukit Timah GRC to fill in for the departing Dr Teo Ho Pin.

Dr Teo had held the seat for the PAP for the past 14 years, and defeated the SDP's Khung Wai Yeen with a vote share of 68.4 per cent in the 2015 General Election.

Dr Tambyah, a professor of medicine at the National University of Singapore, was widely expected to anchor the SDP's Holland-Bukit Timah GRC before Tuesday but now replaces Mr Khung.

Mr Khung was expected to repeat his challenge for the seat this year before Dr Tambyah's appearance at the Methodist Girls' School Nomination Centre.

An infectious disease expert, Dr Tambyah was recently elected as president of the Massachusetts-based International Society of Infectious Diseases (ISID) and will take on the post in 2022. Prior to that, he will support current ISID president Alison Holmes in running the organisation.

As late as Monday, Mr Khung was seen working the ground in Bangkit Road in Bukit Panjang, after which he had told The Straits Times that he would be an alternative voice to the PAP and would serve as a full-time MP if elected. Dr Tambyah had joined Mr Khung on that walkabout but he was thought to be doing so in a supporting capacity.

Excellent! PT stands a good chance. He’s a good man. Hope he wins.

 

[GoldenDragon]

A good move. Sdp focus seems to be on SMC this time.

Absolutely. That’s what you do when you have weak links in your GRC team.

 

[GoldenDragon]

I am counting on voters of Bukit Panjang to have some sense, vote Dr Paul Tambyah. He is definitely the better choice, he is internationally recognised as an infectious disease expert and we need him in parliament during these tough times.

Absolutely agree. If he had chaired that bloody committee, I am sure we wouldn’t be where we are now. One PT is superior to the 3 useless 4G ministers - LW, JT and GKY.

 

[GoldenDragon]

Prof Paul Tambyah is eminently qualified. Furthermore he is humble, servile, intelligent, hardworking and Singapore's infectious disease expert much like Dr Anthony Fauci, head of CDC in the USA. He is very opinionated on healthcare which serves the old farts well.

For sure he makes a better Health minister compared to GKY and all previous health ministers. The fact that LW was entrusted on a health matter, instead of the health minister, is a clear indication of the latter’s abilities.

 

[3_M]

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For sure he makes a better Health minister compared to GKY and all previous health ministers. The fact that LW was entrusted on a health matter, instead of the health minister, is a clear indication of the latter’s abilities.
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I would disagree. Covid situation requires inter ministeries coordinations like MOM, FM, HDB etc to enforce the measures . All this is outside the scope of GKY. Hence it better to have a co ordinating minister to call the shots.

 

[GoldenDragon]

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For sure he makes a better Health minister compared to GKY and all previous health ministers. The fact that LW was entrusted on a health matter, instead of the health minister, is a clear indication of the latter’s abilities.

I would disagree. Covid situation requires inter ministeries coordinations like MOM, FM, HDB etc to enforce the measures . All this is outside the scope of GKY. Hence it better to have a co ordinating minister to call the shots.
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Respectfully disagree. As a minister, GKY should be competent enough to handle inter-ministerial matters. The entire Govt machinery is there for him to use.

 

[zeddy]

Dr Tambyah is a good man and definitely will be a good MP if elected... I just got this feeling, the good doctor is able to cause an upset there or at least will give PAP a bloody good fight... It won't be a walk in the park for Liang...

 

[GoldenDragon]

Dr Tambyah is a good man and definitely will be a good MP if elected... I just got this feeling, the good doctor is able to cause an upset there or at least will give PAP a bloody good fight... It won't be a walk in the park for Liang...

Ah Liang now weak knees. 50-50 PT to win. Let’s wait for the odds from the bookies.

 

[whoami]

Excellent! PT stands a good chance. He’s a good man. Hope he wins.

Hope sinkies give full support to PT like hw those sinkies at Jurong GRC supported Tharman

 

[GoldenDragon]

Hope sinkies give full support to PT like hw those sinkies at Jurong GRC supported Tharman

Recall reading somewhere both Botaks are related.