Originally posted by LinYu:
[b]PM Lee releases PAP's election manifesto with slogan
[b]"Staying Together, Moving
Ahead"
By S. Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia
[/b]
SINGAPORE : "Staying Together, Moving Ahead" - that's the election
slogan of Singapore's governing People's Action Party (PAP) for the
coming polls.
Announcing this in the party's manifesto on Saturday, PAP Secretary
General and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong left no doubt the
nation's unity remains a top priority as Singapore forges
ahead.
He called on the people to vote for the party that delivers and the
team they can trust to realise the vision of a better life for
all.
In his message in the manifesto, Mr Lee says when he became Prime
Minister in 2004, he had promised to make Singapore a land of
opportunity where everyone belongs.
But there are major challenges even as opportunities are opening up
in the world.
He is concerned about less-skilled Singaporeans whose jobs and
wages are under pressure - and also for older Singaporeans living
on their own, and taking care of their own medical and daily
expenses.
The Prime Minister says he was also troubled that a terrorist
attack will sow suspicion and discord among Singaporeans.
He urged Singaporeans to respond boldly and creatively to
opportunities and challenges.
He feels the young must be imbued with the same can-do,
never-say-die Singapore spirit that has brought the nation where it
is today.
So, while he is confident Singapore will move ahead, he says the
people must also stay together.
This means even as each person strives for himself, all must care
for one another.
As Prime Minister, Mr Lee says he will devote all his energy to
this effort but he cannot succeed alone.
He needs the full support of the people and a strong team of
Ministers and MPs to help him.
Hence his call to Singaporeans to give him and his team the strong
mandate to:
* create opportunities for Singaporeans;
* give the young the best start;
* encourage every citizen to play a role;
* do more for lower income Singaporeans;
* help older Singaporeans to lead full and active lives; and
* provide affordable healthcare for all.
- CNA/de
[/b]
HAHA, their "manifesto" looks more like election advertising...
WP's is so much more specific...
