SINGAPORE: Veteran opposition politician Goh Meng
Seng from the National Solidarity Party (NSP) has decided to let
his party membership lapse by the end of the
year.
In a blog posting, he said he has informed both the
President and Secretary-General of the NSP of his decision in
September this year.
But he said this does not mean he is quitting
politics for good.
He said there are other things he can do to contribute towards the
political democratic development of Singapore other than joining a
party.
He added that some of these things need Singaporeans to be
non-partisan to be effective.
Mr Goh said some plans have been drawn up and said he will announce
them later.
The NSP did not win any seats in the May general election despite
being the opposition party to contest the largest number of
electoral seats.
Mr Goh joined the NSP in 2007 and was its Secretary-General from
February 2010 till June 2011.
- CNA/cc