Potong Pasir SMC & Hougang SMC

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THE People's Action Party's (PAP) grassroots adviser in Potong Pasir, Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, is not interested in contesting anywhere other than in the opposition-held ward.

'If I can decide my political destiny, I want to stay and fight for a third time, even though I know it's very challenging and difficult,' he told The Straits Times when contacted on Thursday.

'After more than 10 years, Potong Pasir has become my second home.'

Mr Sitoh, 47 and chairman of an accounting firm, contested in 2001 and 2006 but lost both times to the Singapore Democratic Alliance's Mr Chiam See Tong.

If he runs again, he could face Mr Chiam's wife Lina, 61, as Mr Chiam has indicated interest in contesting a group representation constituency (GRC).

The next general election must be held by February next year.

Source:
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_626695.html

THE People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for Hougang in the previous two elections is not keen to be fielded again at the next polls.

Mr Eric Low, 62, on Thursday told The Straits Times that age was the main factor in his desire to step aside.

If he were to win in Hougang at the next polls, and victory is far from certain, he would be able to serve at most another two electoral terms of five years each, said Mr Low.

'A younger candidate would be better able to serve residents, with more time to see through longer-term projects in the constituency,' he added.

Mr Low first expressed these sentiments in an interview with Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, which was published on Thursday.

He stood twice against Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang, in 2001 and 2006, and lost both times.

Source:
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_626694.html

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