My dear friends,
Hope you all are well and in high spirits.
I believe many of you like me have been observing the Singapore’s
General Election’s buzz of ruling government and the opposition
parties. It is getting louder and louder day after day.
Every five years when election season starts, I recalled my
father’s advice to me when I was a young boy and he said “ Son you
should never bet on donkey in horse racing”.
Cicero ever said “History is the witness that testifies to the
passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides
guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.
In just 46 years, a fishing village has turned into one of the Four
Asian Tigers. The success of the PAP, the world's longest-governing
elected political party, is based on meritocracy, incorruptibility
and effective policies.
Important to understanding Singapore's meritocracy is
political recruitment which has been refined for half a century.
Compensation for the high flyers means elected officials and top
civil servants are probably the highest paid in the world.
The realistic justification is that you can retain outstanding
persons. Comprehensive and effective anti-corruption measures
combined with high pay means Singapore is one of the most
corruption free governments in the world.
Last couple of weeks PAP has introduced new recruitments and many
new candidates and I had the time to watch the first batch on 21st
March 2011 by PAP’s 2nd Asst. Sec-Gen Teo Chee Hean introduces
party’s new candidates for upcoming General Election.
PAP’s new candidate Desmond Choo said that he wants to ensure the
education for every Singaporean child in Singapore regardless of
their family’s financial status. Because he knows education is one
of the most powerful weapons against poverty and conflict and he
also reaffirmed the need for strong investments in education to
provide citizens with greater opportunities for personal and
collective advancement.
PAP’s new candidate Ong Ye Kung emphasized on Singapore’s Free
Trade Agreements and continues to work hard to established close
relationship, trust, synergy with the world’s top economy for
mutual benefits in Asia and beyond to remains relevant to the
global economy.
PAP’s new candidate Dr Janil Puthucheary tried to explained to his
fellow Singaporeans that why did he decided to be the member of
this unique and precious political system. After traveling and
living in so many countries finally he has found his best home ever
is in Singapore and became the active member of this multicultural
and meritocratic system.
Because he knows about Singapore’s multiculturalism’s and
meritocracy’s success stories and to ensure Singaporean that
religion is not exploited by politicians to serve their political
agenda.
People like Dr. Janil, Mr. Ong Ye Kung and Mr. Desmond Choo do not
need to come to politics they have already achieved the highest in
lives and living their happy lives. But they have left their happy
lives and came out from their comfort zone and being committed to
give something to their communities.
However, when I have watched the opposition parties’ political
agenda in compare to PAP’s political agenda I became very
disappointed because the workers, the reformer, the solidarity, the
democrats, the democratic alliance are still with all those old
cheap shot 19th century’s political agenda that are applicable for
under developed and developing countries in Asia & Africa but
not for Singapore where as the PAP government is talking about
development of new strategies and new structures as countries rush
to compete in an increasingly globalized arena to stay relevant to
the world’s top economy.
I think my father was right as he said to me that if I put the
donkey in the horse race then that donkey will never reach the
destination that I desire.
So, my dear friend possibly and enthusiastically we can pregnant
the opposition leaders with our valuable votes but then we have to
endure the consequences of that miscarriage in an early
pregnancy.
Which is why the Singapore’s opposition parties said that “ Not
Ready To Lead For Now ” published in the Singapore newspaper.
Please refer to the 24th March 2011 “My Paper published by Kenny
Chee”.
Wish you all happy voting but please vote wisely.
With best regards
Jugani
Hi Jugani,
I am not sure if you are from one of the elite that the
government groomed and you wrote beautifully.
You believe that voting the most intelligent and educated person
to govern is a safe bet and that that PAP has proven it through
time. Unfortuately, the world has become too complicated and the
little island we lives are likewise too much for just 'intelligent'
to guarantee success.
Singapore need compassion. A men serve no one but himself if he
has a no heart to serve. Hence, he serve the money and material
that feed to him. He lost his soul.
I was one called to be in service. BUT I rejected. I was not
ready because I dont have yet the urge to serve. I am too young
than to comprehend what politic and serving is.
Singapore need diversity now. There are ready pool of 'talents',
like us who has the experience, EQ and streetwiseness to serve the
nation. We are not the elite and sometime, cannot even spell and
speak correct English, which many Singaporean may judge as
pre-requisite for elite.
The next leadership call for more delicated quality..compassion,
grace, exposure to the world, experience and loyalty to the people
of Singapore. When I go for vote, I go for these quality. NOT those
you mentioned in your article.
We may disagree but after living so many years overseas, I love
the country and sadden the people are divided by PAP rule.
