WP hopes to raise S$1.5m to purchase headquarters

[sengkang]

SINGAPORE: The opposition Workers' Party (WP) is hoping to raise S$1.5 million for the purchase of its own headquarters.



The party's secretary-general Low Thia Khiang and chairman Sylvia Lim said this at the party's first musical concert, titled "Bricks in Blue".

The concert was put up by Members of Parliament (MPs) and volunteers to thank supporters.

Ms Lim said: "I felt that we have some talent in the party. Second, I think it's also nice for people to see us in less serious light, and I think people generally enjoy being entertained, so the concert was put up with that in mind, that we will stretch ourselves and keep our residents entertained."

The concert featured a variety of performances, including songs in Mandarin, English and Malay by its MPs and volunteers, a magic show by NCMP Yee Jenn Jong and a poetry recital by Aljunied MP Chen Show Mao.

Ms Lim herself went through several costume changes and belted out defunct British pop group Eurythmics' classic hit "Sweet Dreams" and Taiwanese rock band Mayday's "Chun Zhen".

Tickets to its two shows at Jubilee Hall, which seats more than 300, were sold out.

At the show, Ms Lim said since the 2011 general election, the party has raised some S$500,000.

The money came from monthly contributions from its elected MPs, as well as private donations from friends and acquaintances.

Speaking to reporters during the musical intermission, Mr Low said the party's elected MPs have each been contributing S$1,000 per month from their MP allowance towards the fund.

The rest of the money, Ms Lim said, will be raised through public donations.

Ms Lim said the S$1.5 million will be used for the down payment of the property, while the balance of the purchase price will be financed through a loan.

Mr Low said the party has yet to find a suitable property. He said proceeds from the concert will go towards the party's building fund.

The party is currently renting an office along Syed Alwi Road.

Ms Lim said they are hoping to secure a two-storey shophouse unit.

She added that having its own asset means the party may also sublet a portion of the property to "make ourselves more self-sufficient".

- CNA/xq

 

[tonychat]

They can use taxpayers money to do that. why need to have donation?

if they are not able to access to taxpayer money, they should launch a protest for that. They are MP and MP can access to that to build building that is for the country.

 

[Satyr]

LTK et al are geniuses at timing.

 

[Kinana]

With the money they siphoned thru fmss, surely no problem one

 

[zeddy]

Its long overdue.. Good that the Hammers have decided to have a proper HQ of their own..

Ideal location should be at Upp Serangoon area where its also near to Hougang..

 

[zeddy]

With the money they siphoned thru fmss, surely no problem one

Pleaes lah.. Don't talk cock early in the morning..

How many millions have your PAP leeched from the people all these years?

 

[ray_of_hope]

I think they will reach their $1.5m target quite easily.

 

[skponggol]

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I think they will reach their $1.5m target quite easily.

HUAT AH! Politician using his connection and fame to openly solicit business and touting customers (政商合污):


http://temasektimes.wordpress.com/2...cal-status-to-promote-his-business-interests/


Vichy WP would definitely reach their target much much easier if they were to charge royalty and endorsement fees from their chief eunuch, who now cosplays as “大丈夫”, after milking so much 油水 to buy landed bungalow, but now has to very worry about foreigners robbing his loaded house.


Btw, since when had Vichy WP, Hougang Town Council and Singapore Parliament become PRIVATE LIMITED???

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[winners]

With the money they siphoned thru fmss, surely no problem one

You should change your nick to "KANINA" instead. Do you know how much the PAPies have "LEEGALLY" earned from the COEs all these decades, not to mention the ERPs. Fuck to the PAP.

 

[sengkang]

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[cass888]

What to defend also know how to defend.

Are you saying that it is therefore OK for WP to leech from the people?

Pleaes lah.. Don't talk cock early in the morning..

How many millions have your PAP leeched from the people all these years?

 

[enterprise2]

With the money they siphoned thru fmss, surely no problem one

Please post your name and address so that lawyers letter can be posted to you.Thanks.

 

[SgParent]

They can use taxpayers money to do that. why need to have donation?

if they are not able to access to taxpayer money, they should launch a protest for that. They are MP and MP can access to that to build building that is for the country.

I think that's for their own HQ lah.

 

[winnipegjets]

They can use taxpayers money to do that. why need to have donation?

if they are not able to access to taxpayer money, they should launch a protest for that. They are MP and MP can access to that to build building that is for the country.

Only the PAP is entitled to use taxpayer money. That has been the case since independence and will remain so until they are tossed out of power and their leaders exiled.

 

[Alamaking]

Who are the singers and MCs?

 

[giggity_shit]

Dancing and singing MPs? They really are PAP B Team

 

[BuiKia]

They should just start a church, much easier way to get money and maybe can launch a career in US like Sun Ho.

$1.5m could be gathered within 2 days. Not forgetting, its tax free.

 

[streetcry]

Who are the singers and MCs?

The Workers' Party (WP) first-ever variety show at the Raffles Hotel Jubilee Hall. The sold-out event was held to thank supporters and constituents, and is also part of the party's fund-raising efforts. Party leaders Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim announced plans to raise $1.5 million for a new and bigger party headquarters. Photo: Desmond Lim/ The Straits Times

 

[Narong Wongwan]

No need 300 seats.........i think they can fill up a whole stadium.......they should do a bigger venue next time.

 

[MortalKombat]

SINGAPORE: The opposition Workers' Party (WP) is hoping to raise S$1.5 million for the purchase of its own headquarters.
- CNA/xq

So did u chip in to donate?