SINGAPORE : Ten days to go before the government announces its
decision on the casino proposal.
But whatever the outcome, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told
reporters at a community event that he will explain the decision to
Singaporeans about the government's move during the debate.
Mr Lee said: "I should explain whichever the decision is, why we
have decide, how we think, and how we came to the conclusion. It is
not just 'yes' or 'no', but also how you have decided and how you
want to carry the people with you because there are quite different
views on this subject among the population, the MPs and the
ministers.
"Whatever the decision is, we have to close ranks and move ahead so
that means the decision is the beginning of the work because there
will be more work to be done."
Earlier, Mr Lee visited some 8,000 residents in the
Aljunied-Kembangan district.
This is the second of a series of community visits by the Prime
Minister.
He was hosted by Dr Ong Seh Hong, the MP for the area.
And the evening got off to a rousing start as some 5,000 residents
gathered to eat, drink and be merry at a carnival.
Many also caught a glimpse of Mr Lee in action barbequeing satay,
and playing the traditional Malay music instrument, the
Gamelan.
Mr Lee later held a closed-door dialogue session with some 400
grassroots leaders. - CNA