Losing one GRC not "disaster" for S'pore: Lee Kuan Yew

[Rakyat]

Posted: 27 September 2011 1857 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Singapore's former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew does not think a more populist form of government would have to emerge as a result of the general election in May.

Replying to questions on Singapore's political scene at the Russia-Singapore Business Forum, Mr Lee said losing one group representation constituency (GRC) is not a disaster for the country.

He believes it's a change in mood among the electorate and much will depend on the performance of the opposition.

Mr Lee said the electorate has decided to bring competition to the political scene and unless the competition is good, he does not think the trend would continue.

He said an opposition victory in an area is not a given, and it would depend on how the opposition behaves and the government responds.

On another question to relax conditions to give permanent resident status, Mr Lee said for the time being the government has to go slow on this, because Singaporeans don't want to find strange faces around them.

But he feels the situation may change when Singaporeans grow older and need people to look after them, like nurses, and that's when views of admitting foreigners would change.

- CNA/cc

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1155843/1/.html

 

[kingrant]

No populist govt threat - so it's very clear that Sinkies shouldn't expect any changes soon.

How about making GRC loss a hattrick come GE2016? That will be up to 18 seats lost. Will that frighten the PAP? maybe not still. The Opp will need to win 1/3 of the parliament seats to block any legislation, so 29 seats which is 5 GRCs or more?

 

[glockman]

Losing one GRC is the beginning of a disaster for the PAP. Reminds me of this video of a horrific waterfall incident in India. The family took it lightly when water started coming down, and they were eventually swept away.

[video=youtube;M2MppXyJuKg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2MppXyJuKg[/video]

 

[flkyflky]

Lao Chee Bye lives in a constant confusion between WHAT IS SINGAPORE & WHAT IS PAP.

He can never make the differences.

Singapore laws and constitution provided for multi-party parliament and multi-party govt as well as most importantly NON-PAP GOVT. He studied nothing but shit in London law school. He needs to be fucked into the correct places and taught his fucking lessons. KNN CCB LCB LKY. Pui!

:oIo:

 

[saratogas]

Poor Georgie... He didn't see that coming! No wonder this time round MM didn't personal go down to the ground to rally for the team!

 

[red amoeba]

why he so free? Every other day, I see him appear in forum / conference to give opinions? Thot Tony Tan say storm coming? Shldn't the government be busy looking into the crystal ball and devising ideas / strategies for singapore?

 

[zeddy]

Lee said losing one group representation constituency (GRC) is not a disaster for the country

The Old Bastard is right... For the PAP to lose a GRC is not a disaster for Spore after all... In fact it brought great happiness and joy to many of us... It will be interesting to hear what he goin to say if the PAP loses 4 more GRCs in 2016....thats IF he's still alive for the next GE...

 

[Wang Ye]

Poor Georgie... He didn't see that coming! No wonder this time round MM didn't personal go down to the ground to rally for the team!

If he did the margin would be bigger. The old man still does not understand what led to the loss.

Keep it up. Next to fall... EC and MP GRCs.

 

[HTOLAS]

It's definitely not a disaster for Singapore - in fact, it's great. For the PAPzis, it may be another matter.

 

[po2wq]

... Mr Lee said losing one group representation constituency (GRC) is not a disaster for the country ...

dun b silly! ... iz not disaster, ofcos! ... on ze contrary, iz goot! ...

 

[refulgence]

LKY is fast losing his marbles. His mind is as feeble as his gait.

 

[Debonerman]

For those clueless about the definition of a Hakka Tiow, this thread is a good place to start...........................

 

[streetsmart73]

why he so free? Every other day, I see him appear in forum / conference to give opinions? Thot Tony Tan say storm coming? Shldn't the government be busy looking into the crystal ball and devising ideas / strategies for singapore?

hi there


1. the broken record is still in denial.
2. the ge is not just two or three parties going after seats and things.
3. it is the entire nation choosing and selecting leadership.
4. as well as dumping useless and obslete items or sheep.

 

[steffychun]

It's not a disaster. It's the beginning of the end.

 

[Fook Seng]

What he said is true. It would depend on how the Opposition behaves and how the Ruling Party responds. But I think it will be more the second part that will determine the outcome. Let us wait and see.

 

[sumsinghkia]

This old fart is actually telling us that if the opposition were to lose their GRC come next election then it will be total disaster. Tis the way senile people speak, always missing out on lots of words in be---tweeen

 

[CakeLengKia]

chao chee bye they needs to lose power in order to repent!

 

[Conqueror]

Revolution Is The Key To Victory !

You guys still don't want to understand the situation, do you ? The coming ten or so years will be worse. Many pro-PAP voters will land on the beach here to vote you off from the fascist - PAP will win hands down this time.

 

[techiedick]

Re: Revolution Is The Key To Victory !

its not a disaster, its the begining of the end.

 

[sirus]

Lau buay si thought that was a blessing in disguise. Hope that he'll live long enough to see pap becomes the oppo party after GE2016.