TJS and group to form new party

[tanwahp]

We might have heard from the grapevine for some time, but here's the official news from Zaobao.

http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20140523-346429

Sorry it's in Chinese and I'm not too good with translations.

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

TJS contested on the Singapore Democratic Party platform in national elections in 2011 and also the presidential elections in the same year. He has announced he intends to organize and register a new political party, and compete for the next general election.


60-year-old financial adviser Tan Jee Say will hold a Sunday morning press conference to announce a new political party name, emblem. He would not disclose further details when interviewed on Friday, but said, including himself, there are a total of 11 people. (This reporter: Michael Mann)

- See more at: http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20140523-346429#sthash.nlWtMbWi.dpuf

 

[kukubird58]

hahaha.. .the gist as follows:

more details (name, manifesto, etc) to be announced during this coming sunday morning press conference.
founding members- 11 person.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

Too many.Indian .chiefs n not enough indians..,

 

[virus]

so GMS will be the secretary captain?

 

[3_M]

We might have heard from the grapevine for some time, but here's the official news from Zaobao.

http://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20140523-346429

Sorry it's in Chinese and I'm not too good with translations.

It must be called Anti Casino Party

 

[tanwahp]

Some hearsay which some or all may all be wrong.

1. Name is called Singaporeans First Party or something.

2. No GMS not involved.

3. The group consists of Ang YG, a former SAF colonel, some former civil servants and possibly ex WP Eric Tan.

4. Emblem is a heart (?)

 

[duluxe]

All the existing turfs are already reserved by the existing parties, it is interesting to see who's turfs the new party is going in.

 

[Confuseous]

Everyone wants to be Party Secretary General.
In one word:

EGO

 

[rotiprata]

Some hearsay which some or all may all be wrong.

1. Name is called Singaporeans First Party or something.
2. No GMS not involved.
3. The group consists of Ang YG, a former SAF colonel, some former civil servants and possibly ex WP Eric Tan.
4. Emblem is a heart (?)

got any chiobu or not??

 

[Force 136]

Most are Rafflesians?

If so, I do believe they would have a call within themselves to serve........

Unlike money-eyed ACSians, many older Bras Basah Rafflesians were brought up to think of their country first..........

 

[Faker]

Most church mouse attending the same church and affiliated ones?

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

Wonder which party GMS will eventually be in.

 

[zeddy]

So is Nicole Seah joining this new party too? What about TJS's ex team mates like Michelle Lee and Vincent?

 

[GoldenDragon]

Some hearsay which some or all may all be wrong.

1. Name is called Singaporeans First Party or something.

2. No GMS not involved.

3. The group consists of Ang YG, a former SAF colonel, some former civil servants and possibly ex WP Eric Tan.

4. Emblem is a heart (?)

VW involved?

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

VW involved?

Don't think VW wants to enter politics again. Not so soon anyway.

 

[GoldenDragon]

All the existing turfs are already reserved by the existing parties, it is interesting to see who's turfs the new party is going in.

If GMS is in, he is likely to propose challenging the WP. He is opposition afterall. Oppose everyone except self.

 

[tanwahp]

Wonder which party GMS will eventually be in.

More likely DPP or stay out totally.

The opposition scene is crowding up and he should have known better than to burn bridges in many places.

 

[3_M]

Don't think VW wants to enter politics again. Not so soon anyway.

2 years is a long time in politics, so don't rule that out

Especially so with our oppositions, change membership like changing underwear.

 

[3_M]

4. Emblem is a heart (?)

This is the logo he selected for his PE campaign. If this is true, then it going to be another party build based on personality cult. TJS centric party. Not a positive development.