She prefers her First World estate
By KHARTINI KHALID, 36
POLYTECHNIC LECTURER
http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/she-prefers-her-first-world-estate-20121018
THE Workers' Party has made a First World Parliament as its main campaign point. But as a voter in Aljunied GRC, I fail to see why this would compel me or other residents in my ward to vote for WP.
There is a big disconnect between the reality of living in Aljunied GRC and wanting to pursue the lofty ideal of having a First World Parliament.
What does the WP have to offer me as an Aljunied resident? Does it know about our problems and needs? What solutions does it propose to make Aljunied GRC a better place?
Over the years, I have seen results of the hard work of the People's Action Party (PAP) team.
When vandals struck in a carpark in my estate, my MP, Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed, answered my complaint immediately and visited the carpark with the police the same day. He is well-respected by residents of all races and is highly regarded in the Malay/Muslim community.
Many other efforts have been made to improve and beautify Aljunied GRC estates. The PAP team's efforts are tangible and have turned it into a First World estate.
As the WP has not addressed constituency-related issues, I worry that my estate will drop to a Third World one if the WP wins. One need only take a drive around Hougang to see the difference between the areas under the PAP and those run by the WP.
It is one thing to urge Singaporeans to vote for the opposition but it is another when one has to bear with the realities of the decision in years to come.
Until the WP addresses the real concerns of Aljunied GRC, I remain unconvinced about sacrificing my estate's future for the WP's ideal.
She PAP Women's Wing, Joo Chiat SMC. Spinster or married? Nope, not my type.
By KHARTINI KHALID, 36
POLYTECHNIC LECTURER
http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/she-prefers-her-first-world-estate-20121018
THE Workers' Party has made a First World Parliament as its main campaign point. But as a voter in Aljunied GRC, I fail to see why this would compel me or other residents in my ward to vote for WP.
There is a big disconnect between the reality of living in Aljunied GRC and wanting to pursue the lofty ideal of having a First World Parliament.
What does the WP have to offer me as an Aljunied resident? Does it know about our problems and needs? What solutions does it propose to make Aljunied GRC a better place?
Over the years, I have seen results of the hard work of the People's Action Party (PAP) team.
When vandals struck in a carpark in my estate, my MP, Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed, answered my complaint immediately and visited the carpark with the police the same day. He is well-respected by residents of all races and is highly regarded in the Malay/Muslim community.
Many other efforts have been made to improve and beautify Aljunied GRC estates. The PAP team's efforts are tangible and have turned it into a First World estate.
As the WP has not addressed constituency-related issues, I worry that my estate will drop to a Third World one if the WP wins. One need only take a drive around Hougang to see the difference between the areas under the PAP and those run by the WP.
It is one thing to urge Singaporeans to vote for the opposition but it is another when one has to bear with the realities of the decision in years to come.
Until the WP addresses the real concerns of Aljunied GRC, I remain unconvinced about sacrificing my estate's future for the WP's ideal.
She PAP Women's Wing, Joo Chiat SMC. Spinster or married? Nope, not my type.
