Punggol East By-Election coming ? MP steps down

[concern2]

mummy so kiasu:

sleepy:

[quote=\"Mdm Koh\"]I think the good doctor may have over-committed himself. He already has so much on his plate... It's a wonder if he has any time left to run the TC.

Perhaps he has an army of runners?
Then he only needs to show face once a week at meet people session & show face at festive seasons dinner events. Manageable wa :evil:

Just wonder why he still want to go into politics? Already so busy & so rich.[/quote]You've missed out on one more thing - Powder! You know, the powderful powder? :evil: Aiya, don't be so skeptical lah, am sure he's also sincere...

[concern2]

mummy so kiasu:

Next GE will be in 2.5 years time. That mean it will be a short term for the newly elected MP. Some people might choose to give the opposition party a chance by voting him or her in. Anyway, they can still vote the opposition party out in 2.5 years time if his or her performance is not up to expectation.

Yes, for those who are willing to give opposition a thought, there is no other better time than now for PE residents.

[concern2]

The brochures and flyers sent to the residents:


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One is detailed in giving the background of the candidate, and one clearly bangs on the brand name, with no background mention of the candidate.

For those who bother to read, yes, it will be like what TKL has mentioned, that LLL's background is more suited for the post. There is a mention of her personal philosophy, her relevant work experience, her active participation in grassroot activities, her hands-on experience with managing a Town Council and executing 'Meet-the-people' sessions.

For Dr Koh, there's merely communication of vision statements. Perhaps not telling too much serves them better.. :evil:

Personally, I've been pretty impressed with LTK's message at the back of the brochure, esp. the last para:

\"...while WP will scrutinise and press for accountability from the government, it is also my personal belief that the government should be given time to rectify the shortcomings or neglects pointed out to them. This will serve the public interest better than continuing to agitate and raise political tension to gain maximum political mileage for WP, because it takes time for changed policy to take effect on the ground.\"

[pirate]

Way2GO:

can just drop in on rally for free makan?

Cannot! Parliamentary Elections Act:[quote]Treating

58. —(1) A person shall be guilty of treating if he corruptly, by himself or by any other person, either before, during or after an election, directly or indirectly gives or provides, or pays wholly or in part the expense of giving, any meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing or any money or ticket or other means or device to enable the procuring of any such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing, to or for any person —

(a) for the purpose of corruptly influencing that person or any other person to vote or refrain from voting;

(b) for the purpose of inducing that person to attend or remain at any election meeting;

(c) on account of any such person or any other person having voted or refrained from voting or being about to vote or refrain from voting at the election; or

(d) on account of any such person having attended an election meeting.

(2) A person shall also be guilty of treating if he corruptly accepts or takes any such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing or any such money or ticket or who adopts any other means or device to enable the procuring of such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing.[/quote]Wait CPIB officers go visit your house at 6.30am then you know.

[concern2]

pirate:

Way2GO:

can just drop in on rally for free makan?

Cannot! Parliamentary Elections Act:[quote]Treating

58. —(1) A person shall be guilty of treating if he corruptly, by himself or by any other person, either before, during or after an election, directly or indirectly gives or provides, or pays wholly or in part the expense of giving, any meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing or any money or ticket or other means or device to enable the procuring of any such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing, to or for any person —

(a) for the purpose of corruptly influencing that person or any other person to vote or refrain from voting;

(b) for the purpose of inducing that person to attend or remain at any election meeting;

(c) on account of any such person or any other person having voted or refrained from voting or being about to vote or refrain from voting at the election; or

(d) on account of any such person having attended an election meeting.

(2) A person shall also be guilty of treating if he corruptly accepts or takes any such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing or any such money or ticket or who adopts any other means or device to enable the procuring of such meat, drink, refreshment, cigarette, entertainment or other provision or thing.

Wait CPIB officers go visit your house at 6.30am then you know. [/quote]Wah, pirate, you tok bak but eyes still so sharp!
Really? No treats allowed at election meetings?! But this one rally onnie mah..not counted right?

[3Boys]

concern2:

\"...while WP will scrutinise and press for accountability from the government, it is also my personal belief that the government should be given time to rectify the shortcomings or neglects pointed out to them. This will serve the public interest better than continuing to agitate and raise political tension to gain maximum political mileage for WP, because it takes time for changed policy to take effect on the ground.\"

Very interesting and astute.

Consistent with the long term philosophies of the WP.

Hats off to Mr LTK for staying the course and the discipline to which he runs his ship. He is of ministerial calibre, I feel.

[MMM]

raysusan:

Way2GO:

PAP choped first.

Must register at CC for free makan anot har, or
can just drop in on rally for free makan?

this really remind me about this

BTW, what is the menu for tonight???

Nasi lemak again? chicken rice? Buffet better lah...?

[octoberbaby]

have free makan mah? must wear white-white lah.

[raysusan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVebKAbyFVY&list=LL9TU99unSQgezNrqeL5KyxQ


very interesting video

[MMM]

octoberbaby:

have free makan mah? must wear white-white lah.

Wonder those aunties and uncles going for excursion today and this weekend.. Is it end at 10.30 tonight and the itinerary is punggol East heritage tour???? :rotflmao:

dh was asking if I want to go for rally tonight? I was like... don't waste my time....

I :xedfingers: that WP rally is tomorrow night and I can bring my brolly. He was like... yah yah... I will help you to pray for rain so your wish of using your blue brolly can come true :slapshead: