Upcoming GE must produce Singapore's next PM: SM Goh
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Upcoming GE must produce Singapore's next PM: SM Goh
By Hoe Yeen Nie | Posted: 29 October 2010 2238 hrs
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Upcoming GE must produce Singapore's next PM: SM Goh SINGAPORE: The coming general election will be a watershed for Singapore, according to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.
That is because this election "must produce" Singapore's next Prime Minister, as well as a core team of younger ministers to take over from the present team.
The next general election is due by February 2012.
Senior Minister Goh said Singapore has adapted the UK's Westminster-style of democracy to suit the country's history, culture and population mix.
He noted that there have been recent reforms to produce more robust debate in Parliament, including raising the number of non-People's Action Party seats to at least 18.
Mr Goh said: "I believe that what most people want is a political system which is fair, honest, accountable, and stable; which can elect the right leaders to serve the people's interests; which can produce an honest and effective government; and which can deliver the kind of buzz which Singaporeans want for their country. In other words, a system which works and is tailored to Singapore's needs."
Mr Goh outlined how Singapore has over the years created a buzz for itself, whether in the financial sector, the biomedical sciences, or culture and nightlife.
Now, he said, the challenge is for younger Singaporeans to keep that buzz from fizzling out.
Mr Goh said: "It will be a tragedy if our next generation is made up of what the Chinese call "plasticine" people. According to the Guangzhou-based New Weekly Magazine, these are well-educated, white-collar workers in booming China who no longer have any dreams, interests or ideals, who do not feel joy or pain.
"This is not the situation in Singapore and should never become the case. My hope is for you and those in your generation to continue to be engaged, to pursue your passion and your dreams, to challenge conventional wisdom, to do things and make Singapore better."
Mr Goh was speaking to undergraduates at the NTU's Ministerial Forum on Friday. But at the dialogue session that followed, some students said they did not feel a sense of belonging.
"I feel that there's a sense, there's a dilution of the Singapore spirit in the youth. We don't really feel ownership of our country, we don't really feel comfortable in our country anymore," said a student.
In reply, Mr Goh said: "We've got to find out the core reasons. It's a serious question. The minority will never feel they belong here, fair enough. But if the majority feels this place doesn't belong to them, they don't belong here, we've got a fundamental problem."
One student asked Mr Goh what he thinks are the qualities which make Singapore home.
In response, Mr Goh said it is a combination of family, memories and shared values.
He ended the session by calling on the students to ask themselves what they want out of Singapore.
"To criticise is easy, to look for things you're not comfortable with, that's easy. But don't just end there.....always go to the next step, ask what are the solutions, and not say, 'oh, it's the government's job to fix up all this'. No, it's not the government's job all the time," Mr Goh said.
- CNA/ir
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He should have this title changed to SWM.
This election will produce another SWM like him.
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From the report, it sounds like PM Lee is becoming SM Lee after the elections.... and SM Goh is becoming MM Goh.... while MM Lee retires... And a new PM comes in....
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The new PM will be Dr Vivian.
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LOL.... I think Teo Ser Luck higher chance... Vivian Bala low profile of late.
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Pick one from below. Make sure don't pick the wrong person.
I know they are still young, but PM Lee entered politics at the age of 32 in 1984.
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Li Shengwu high chance to be the 5th... but not the 4th.
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The word out on the streets is that the sleepy head that slept at the parliment, teo chee hean will be the next PM and yes, Ah Goh will be MM and LHL will be SM.
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At one time I felt so... but he's as old as PM... so its almost impossible he's becoming the 4th....
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Quite disgusting stuff from goh.
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Originally posted by Askingyouto:
The word out on the streets is that the sleepy head that slept at the parliment, teo chee hean will be the next PM and yes, Ah Goh will be MM and LHL will be SM.
then LKY will be MMM...3M, wha lau, they really knows how to promote and create title for themselves, suka suka one. -
Originally posted by angel7030:
then LKY will be MMM...3M, wha lau, they really knows how to promote and create title for themselves, suka suka one.Cannot use 3M.... later get sued.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Cannot use 3M.... later get sued.
For them, who dare to sue them, later get counter sued, if he wants to be 3M, 3M also diam diam..he owns the court of singapore ok -
Originally posted by angel7030:
For them, who dare to sue them, later get counter sued, if he wants to be 3M, 3M also diam diam..he owns the court of singapore ok3M is a very big MNC, they dare to sue.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
3M is a very big MNC, they dare to sue.
they can even get the NY post, what is 3M, ok lah, add a small s... 3Ms.LHL to 3M directors: Hello, my father will be crown 3M soon, can we use that, because we found no business contradiction with 3M, in fact, it promote 3M brand further.
3M directors: Oh, Mr PM, by all means, we are so glad you choose our brand to label such honourable great man, who is also your father, and to add on, we will sponsor 1 more million to your govt everyear so that we can continue to be partner and cooperate more in our business.
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Does anybody really care who will be the next PM at this point in time?
Singaporeans have got more bread and butter issues to worry about.
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Pick one from below. Make sure don't pick the wrong person.
I know they are still young, but PM Lee entered politics at the age of 32 in 1984.
I will pick the white hair guy,he is the honor of the Lees family. -
Originally posted by βÎτά:
He should have this title changed to SWM.
This election will produce another SWM like him.
What does SWM stands for?
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Pick one from below. Make sure don't pick the wrong person.
I know they are still young, but PM Lee entered politics at the age of 32 in 1984.
I'll pick 超级白
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Originally posted by charlize:
Does anybody really care who will be the next PM at this point in time?
Singaporeans have got more bread and butter issues to worry about.
still got butter meh?? -
Originally posted by angel7030:
still got butter meh??Ok, only plain bread and plain water.
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Originally posted by parn:
超级白ahem ahem....
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Originally posted by Tanrave:
What does SWM stands for?
Senior Wayang Minister
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Originally posted by angel7030:
then LKY will be MMM...3M, wha lau, they really knows how to promote and create title for themselves, suka suka one.Ya, you know what it means:
Master Minister of Mentor
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
From the report, it sounds like PM Lee is becoming SM Lee after the elections.... and SM Goh is becoming MM Goh.... while MM Lee retires... And a new PM comes in....
From the report, it sounds like "1984" is coming where Mr Li XXX is contesting in ZZZ GRC.