Next GE likely all constituencies contested: PAP chairman

last SG · 2010-11-28T19:49:19+00:00

policies are set before any debate. First world first of our kind :)

Clivebenss SG

Next GE will likely see all constituencies contested: PAP chairman
By Hoe Yeen Nie | Posted: 27 November 2010 2134 hrs

SINGAPORE : The Chairman of the People's Action Party (PAP), Lim Boon Heng, said the next General Election (GE) will likely see all constituencies contested.

Speaking at the PAP's annual awards ceremony on Saturday evening, Mr Lim said this will be a good chance for party branches to gain battle experience.

He said a stronger electoral fight can be expected because political reforms have opened up more chances for the opposition to enter Parliament as Non-Constituency MPs, said Mr Lim.

"This will be good for our party, as our branches will gain battle experience that will be valuable for future elections. I urge all branches, therefore, to include as many young members as possible in your election committees," said Mr Lim.

Party members said preparations have been going on for months now.

Still, some predict a tough fight.

"There will be higher calibre opposition, which gives voters more choices and this will pose a tougher competition for the PAP. But I think we are confident that we are able to do it well in this election," said Sonny Wee from PAP Sengkang West Branch.

The focus on younger activists is significant because the next generation of Singapore's leaders are expected to emerge from the election, which is due by February 2012. The move is also part of the PAP's drive for self-renewal.

Mr Lim also noted that the party will face a more diverse electorate - a point that resonated with party members.

"The biggest challenge that we are facing is that among the young, the middle-class and the old, their expectations vary differently. And we have to address their issues and moderate them, make them understand that certain policies have to be in place, and that it's good for the future," said Eric Wong, PAP Geylang Serai Branch.

Wong was among the 338 activists who were honoured on Saturday for their contributions to the party.

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Well,

"This will be good for our party, as our branches will gain battle experience that will be valuable for future elections. I urge all branches, therefore, to include as many young members as possible in your election committees," said Mr Lim.

would a party include as many capable and experienced members but old or young members but not so capable and most likely inexperienced members for the election committees?? I tot PAP is pro-meritocracy one?

Clivebenss SG

they don't like old people except one.

Rock^Star SG

this is the same guy who publicly said that PM lee will garner more than 80% of the votes at AMK GRC the last elections. They got 66.6%. Haha.

ditzy SG

He's just saying something because he needs to say something.

dechang SG

Next GE will likely see the PAP losing more seats too

tranquilice SG

He said a stronger electoral fight can be expected because political reforms have opened up more chances for the opposition to enter Parliament as Non-Constituency MPs, said Mr Lim.

What good is a NCMP? We want elected opposition members, not NCMP.

tranquilice SG

they don't like old people except one.

They die die have to like him, but the good thing is, it will not be for long.

Clivebenss SG

They die die have to like him, but the good thing is, it will not be for long.

I hope so too.

tranquilice SG

Next GE will likely see the PAP losing more seats too

I predict they will get less than 60%, the worst performance since independence.

onźźa SG

Scrooge went on a tour to Kingdom of which his stay here will be extended. More good years to come from him.

Clivebenss SG

I predict they will get less than 60%, the worst performance since independence.

If less than 50%, that would be disasterous for them.

onźźa SG

They are all ready to win big with much backup.

Asromanista2001 SG

when PAP get over 60% of votes...........got include walk-over or not ah ??? no right ??

i predict an upset of biblical proportions................PAP get around 45% only...............

don't forget............a lot of the gutless and bootlicking old people have died in the last 5 years..........

tranquilice SG

when PAP get over 60% of votes...........got include walk-over or not ah ??? no right ??

i predict an upset of biblical proportions................PAP get around 45% only...............

don't forget............a lot of the gutless and bootlicking old people have died in the last 5 years..........

Don't forget, PAP has brought in a lot of new citizens to replace them in the last 5 years.

dechang SG

I predict they will get less than 60%, the worst performance since independence.

don't look down on the PAP and their old man..

likeyou SG

The biggest challenge that we are facing is that among the young, the middle-class and the old, their expectations vary differently. And we have to address their issues and moderate them, make them understand that certain policies have to be in place, and that it's good for the future," said Eric Wong, PAP Geylang Serai Branch.

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Yes, your challenge is not only the above.

Pple want cost of living to be lower. Cost of living!!!!!

Dont make the pple understand any polices, no use.

Pple want to understand in layman terms. Short, simple and sharp.

And "...good for the future...."???? If cost of living keeps on increasing, what good for the future are you referring to?

Askingyouto SG

I would think having multiple parties that have the interest of fellow countrymen at heart would have a better effect on the future of this country. Parties will come and go out of parliament when they don't meet people's expectation and also there will be less tendency for any particular party to set up their own crony system and abuse the country system for the sake of one party survival. I would tend to place more emphasis on kicking the PAPist out and plurging all the crony infastructure they have set in place.

One party domination have made them deaf to all our problems and only enriched themselves, made them arrogant and unaccountable for any mistakes that they made. Do we have any opportunity for recourse beside this election? The answer is plain to see. We can do nothing at all if they win again, they will simply arrest anyone who makes any trouble and ignore any dissenting voices.

PAPist will destroy even Sinkapore for the survival of their own million dollar salaries and for the livelhood of their own millionaires cronies.

Rock^Star SG

if this time singaporeans still vote 66.6% for PAP, then seriously, we are a daft bunch of human species.

Rock^Star SG

it will be a watershed if all singaporeans can really vote this time.