General Election 2006
THE STRAITS TIMES
Headlines (3rd May 2006)
- It was 'all wayang'?
- Gomez lied, facts show that clearly: Kan Seng
- Gomez is a disgrace and liability to WP, says MM
- 'Gomez told me it was just another wayang'
- Do the right thing, George Yeo tells WP
THE STRAITS TIMES
Headlines (4th May 2006)
- S'pore big advantage: 'Small software'
- PM: Health-care system one of the world's best, and getting better
- Main hurdle to enter polls is quality: PM
- Tharman: Rich or poor, education here gives best chance to succeed
- Gomez's plan was to fix the Govt: PM
- A crime if Gomez was out to discredit dept: George Yeo
"I want to cast my vote wisely. I desire to hear a healthy debate of national policies and issues. One might boast that MPs have carried out massive upgrading in one's estate but isn't it the people's money you are using? Holding voters captive, defamatory remarks and bragging of your credentials are do not help Singapore to progress.
I am ashamed that this general election has polarized bloggers and the mass media especially when the latter is construed to be partial (to the PAP). I feel sorry that the ruling party has chosen not to engage with opposition parties on local issues and chosen to announce ostentatiously about upgrading plans. I am bored by the uninspirational topics that the Singapore Democratic Alliance has brought up. I am saddened that the ideals upheld by the Singapore Democratic Party did not resonate with the general audience, with only a minority understanding about civil disobedience.
But I am proud of the Workers' Party. Constructive politics and proposals were systematically spelt out selectively from its 52 page manifesto in their rallies. Although I am disheartened by the local media for not choosing to reveal to the public the slew of proposals suggested by WP, I am encouraged by the overwhelming turnouts for every single WP rally, regardless the location.
Photos courtesy of SG Rally: The Singapore Elections Rally Archive
Come May 6th, some Singaporeans will exercise their chance to vote.
Vote not for the sake of opposition.
Vote not for potential upgrading plans.
Vote not because one party discredits another.
Vote for constructive politics.
Vote for the future of Singapore.
Think before you vote.
Remember, you have a choice."
Kelvin Lim
Headlines (3rd May 2006)
- It was 'all wayang'?
- Gomez lied, facts show that clearly: Kan Seng
- Gomez is a disgrace and liability to WP, says MM
- 'Gomez told me it was just another wayang'
- Do the right thing, George Yeo tells WP
"If, as proposed in our manifesto, our General Election were run by an independent elections commission, then I think they (the PAP) don't have to agonise over all these issues. It would be taken care of by independent people...
If you trace back the chronology, we've never made this a public issue with the Elections Department... We are not the ones that are making a fuss out of this at all. It is them."
Ms Sylvia Lim, Chairman of Workers' Party (WP)
"I will tell the PAP, please don't be grandmother and grandfather. Don't keep on nagging. I have told the press. I have explained. They want me to account for James Gomez. I did. I accounted for it..."
Low Thia Khiang, Secretary-general of WP
THE STRAITS TIMES
Headlines (4th May 2006)
- S'pore big advantage: 'Small software'
- PM: Health-care system one of the world's best, and getting better
- Main hurdle to enter polls is quality: PM
- Tharman: Rich or poor, education here gives best chance to succeed
- Gomez's plan was to fix the Govt: PM
- A crime if Gomez was out to discredit dept: George Yeo
"For the PAP... a better approach now is to turn its attention to the issues that residents are clamouring to know more about. Will their flats be upgraded?"
Chua Lee Hoong
"But the James Gomez matter has drowned out all the other planks in the PAP's campaign. Can't more time and energy also be spent on those issues that will have a more direct impact on my life?"
Sumiko Tan
"I want to cast my vote wisely. I desire to hear a healthy debate of national policies and issues. One might boast that MPs have carried out massive upgrading in one's estate but isn't it the people's money you are using? Holding voters captive, defamatory remarks and bragging of your credentials are do not help Singapore to progress.
I am ashamed that this general election has polarized bloggers and the mass media especially when the latter is construed to be partial (to the PAP). I feel sorry that the ruling party has chosen not to engage with opposition parties on local issues and chosen to announce ostentatiously about upgrading plans. I am bored by the uninspirational topics that the Singapore Democratic Alliance has brought up. I am saddened that the ideals upheld by the Singapore Democratic Party did not resonate with the general audience, with only a minority understanding about civil disobedience.
But I am proud of the Workers' Party. Constructive politics and proposals were systematically spelt out selectively from its 52 page manifesto in their rallies. Although I am disheartened by the local media for not choosing to reveal to the public the slew of proposals suggested by WP, I am encouraged by the overwhelming turnouts for every single WP rally, regardless the location.
Photos courtesy of SG Rally: The Singapore Elections Rally ArchiveCome May 6th, some Singaporeans will exercise their chance to vote.
Vote not for the sake of opposition.
Vote not for potential upgrading plans.
Vote not because one party discredits another.
Vote for constructive politics.
Vote for the future of Singapore.
Think before you vote.
Remember, you have a choice."
Kelvin Lim
posted by Kelvin Lim at 11:59 pm
4 Comments:
Haha... looks like George Yeo is taking over Russell Peters... DO the right thing!!! lol
now, i don't agree with that you comment on SDP.
as a personal opinion, they look like a bunch who complain a lot but doesn't say what plans they have for singapore.
how can you vote for someone who only complains but doesn't construct?
firstly, they have to realise that they need to build up their public image. but they seemed to do otherwise, especially when they get sued (almost) everytime for something they commented.
yes, they may claim to have credible support for their arguments--that's not enough. they shouldn't dwell on what wrong has been done to gain support from the people. it's the plans and future that we want to know, not of wrongdoings of the past.
I'm impressed with your site, very nice graphics!
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