PM Lee hints of Singapore election date
Posted: 28 November 2010 1241 hrs
Speaking at the People's Action Party's conference
on Sunday, he said the elections are due before the next party
conference.
The PAP usually holds its annual party conference in
November.
Mr Lee added that when the elections are called, the party should
focus on key issues, and these are sustaining Singapore's
prosperity, improving the lives of all Singaporeans, nurturing a
new leadership team, and keeping Singaporeans united and
cohesive.
Mr Lee also told the party conference that leadership renewal will
be another key issue in the next General Election.
He said the party has made an enormous effort, hunting for
promising candidates here and also among Singaporeans who are
overseas.
Tea sessions were held with more than 240 people and the Secretary
General's Committee had interviewed more than 40 people.
Mr Lee said the party has found good people including potential
office holders, branch activists, members from the Young PAP and
the women's wing and also young unionists.
Mr Lee said he is confident of presenting a first-class slate of
candidates when the moment comes. When elected, there will be
enough talent to form the nucleus of the next generation of
leaders, he said.
- CNA/ir
It is as good as not saying anything.
He, like his father, think that Singaporeans are daft, don't
know when the election will be called.
We already know high chance it will be called between March and
May 2011. Still want to remain so secretive about the date.
Even if he announced the date at the last minute, PAP
is not going to win big this time, be prepared to lose more
seats to the opposition.
