Reform Party intends to contest in 3 GRCs and 2 SMCs
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The Reform Party has announced its intention to stand in at least Hong Kah and West Coast GRCs on its own and in Toa Payoh-Bishan in alliance with the SPP. In addition we will be contesting Choa Chu Kang and at least one other SMC. This does not rule the Reform Party out from contesting more GRCs should more suitable candidates come forward.
Read more at http://votingrp.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/rp-wants-to-give-singaporean-option-to-choose/
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Someone tell them don't waste the money lah.
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Originally posted by ditzy:
Someone tell them don't waste the money lah.
They wont lah... They do not need to win majority to get back the electoral deposit wad.
Anyway, you never know, they might just win.... =)
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
They wont lah... They do not need to win majority to get back the electoral deposit wad.
Anyway, you never know, they might just win.... =)
Just head to Jurong and West Coast and you know why.
Why? Can elaborate on the red words? -
Originally posted by tranquilice:
Why? Can elaborate on the red words?Take a look at their facilities. Old and not upgraded.... lack of parking spaces at night everytime.... Jurong Point is the land of foreign workers on weekend evenings.... If you can feel the frustration of FW.... Try withdrawing money from a ATM on a weekend.... A lot of them dunno how to use it and take their own sweet time wondering how to use it....
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this is not soccer lei, no such ting s ball is ball lei...sure pap win one ma...
which part of hong kah? hong kah north?
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Take a look at their facilities. Old and not upgraded.... lack of parking spaces at night everytime.... Jurong Point is the land of foreign workers on weekend evenings.... If you can feel the frustration of FW.... Try withdrawing money from a ATM on a weekend.... A lot of them dunno how to use it and take their own sweet time wondering how to use it....
I'm in West Coast GRC, my area just completed the lift upgrading and the renovation of the Clementi West market and food centre.I agree on the lack of parking space at night, the HDB branch office will be implementing measures from next month.
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Originally posted by BlueBlack Pie:
this is not soccer lei, no such ting s ball is ball lei...sure pap win one ma...
which part of hong kah? hong kah north?
Whole of Hong Kah lah....
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Let them contest.
They sure can get their election deposit back.
Win I not so sure.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Whole of Hong Kah lah....
Serious, where is "Hong Kah" (Central?), I only know Hong Kah North CC is somewhere around Bukit Gombak MRT station.
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Originally posted by Samuel Lee:
Serious, where is "Hong Kah" (Central?), I only know Hong Kah North CC is somewhere around Bukit Gombak MRT station.
There is no Hong Kah Central.http://www.hktc.org.sg/about_mp.htm
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Originally posted by Samuel Lee:
Serious, where is "Hong Kah" (Central?), I only know Hong Kah North CC is somewhere around Bukit Gombak MRT station.
Hong Kah spreads.... parts of Jurong West, parts of Choa Chu Kang, whole of Yew Tee, parts of Bukit Batok West.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Hong Kah spreads.... parts of Jurong West, parts of Choa Chu Kang, whole of Yew Tee, parts of Bukit Batok West.
Hmm, I see, what a large area. Pai seh, I live in the East, so dunno.
Regarding the "Hong Kah Central" thing, I know there is no such SMC but
http://www.singapore-elections.com/parl-1988-ge/hong-kah-grc.html
Hmm. There is no Nanyang in the first place.
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Reform Party-Singapore People’s Party joint walkabout at Yew Tee tomorrow (02 Oct)
The Reform Party will be conducting a joint walkabout with the Singapore People’s Party at Yew Tee tomorrow at 9.30 am at Yew Tee MRT station, its third walkabout in less than a week.
With the next general election looming ahead, the Reform Party has been working hard on the ground to get its message out to as many Singaporeans as possible.
It has indicated its interest in contesting in Hong Kah GRC, West Coast GRC, Choa Chu Kang SMC and Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC together with the Singapore People’s Party.
Read more at http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/10/01/reform-party-singapore-peoples-party-joint-walkabout-at-yew-tee-tomorrow/
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Reform Party-Singapore People’s Party joint walkabout at Yew Tee tomorrow (02 Oct)
The Reform Party will be conducting a joint walkabout with the Singapore People’s Party at Yew Tee tomorrow at 9.30 am at Yew Tee MRT station, its third walkabout in less than a week.
With the next general election looming ahead, the Reform Party has been working hard on the ground to get its message out to as many Singaporeans as possible.
It has indicated its interest in contesting in Hong Kah GRC, West Coast GRC, Choa Chu Kang SMC and Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC together with the Singapore People’s Party.
Read more at http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/10/01/reform-party-singapore-peoples-party-joint-walkabout-at-yew-tee-tomorrow/
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Originally posted by tranquilice:
Reform Party-Singapore People’s Party joint walkabout at Yew Tee tomorrow (02 Oct)
The Reform Party will be conducting a joint walkabout with the Singapore People’s Party at Yew Tee tomorrow at 9.30 am at Yew Tee MRT station, its third walkabout in less than a week.
With the next general election looming ahead, the Reform Party has been working hard on the ground to get its message out to as many Singaporeans as possible.
It has indicated its interest in contesting in Hong Kah GRC, West Coast GRC, Choa Chu Kang SMC and Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC together with the Singapore People’s Party.
Read more at http://www.temasekreview.com/2010/10/01/reform-party-singapore-peoples-party-joint-walkabout-at-yew-tee-tomorrow/
They should have walkabout more often, cos I am sure majority of the pple dont know who is in RP-SPP. -
SPP may contest Hong Kah GRC with Reform Party at next GE
The Singapore People's Party's (SPP) Chiam See Tong made a surprise appearance at Hong Kah GRC on Saturday, to join the Reform Party on their walkabout.
And he said they may contest the next general elections (GE) there together.
Mr Chiam, along with members of the SPP and Reform Party were at Yew Tee constituency.
The ward is helmed by former Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong, who is due to retire from politics before the next elections.
Mr Chiam had announced plans to challenge the People's Action Party (PAP) in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in the next elections, and now may be eyeing Hong Kah GRC as well.
"The other partners feel that we're better at Hong Kah. So I've decided to come and have a look at myself. And I find that residents here are very receptive of the opposition," said Mr Chiam, Secretary-General of SPP.
Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Secretary-General of the Reform Party said: "No decision has been made yet as to where we'll field the joint teams, so Bishan-Toa Payoh is still in the mix and a possibility, but it gives us flexibility."
Mr Jeyaretnam said the decision to field the joint team will be taken when the electoral boundaries are announced.
It has been speculated that electoral boundaries may be redrawn to bring Choa Chu Kang Single Member Constituency into the fold. The MP for Choa Chu Kang is Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong.
The Reform Party has been visiting Hong Kah at least twice a week to build up its support base.
Mr Chiam may boost the party's momentum but he said more must be done to work the ground in Hong Kah GRC.
It's a sentiment echoed by Gillian Koh, a political watcher from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
"Mr Chiam is a well-known figure on his own. We'll have to see whether he's able to bring that political capital to Hong Kah. He will have to build up his reputation on the ground. And RP (Reform Party) is a new party, so it's going to have to build up its branding as well," said Koh.
Residents of Hong Kah have mixed views as to whether the opposition will find success.
Some cited Mr Chiam's age and poor health as reasons; others felt that the incumbent PAP is doing a good job.
MPs for Hong Kah GRC will not take the challenge lightly.
Zaqy Mohamad, MP for Hong Kah GRC said: "He's got his supporters, not just in Potong Pasir but also elsewhere. But having said that, I think we have our own strengths, and I think we've done a pretty good job over the last four, five years to win over support. And I think it's a good time to see whether it's been good work or not."
Negotiations are still on for the Reform Party to join the Singapore Democratic Alliance, and Mr Chiam said details will be finalised soon.
The Singapore Democratic Alliance is a coalition of three parties, one of which is the SPP. The other two are the Singapore Malay National Organisation (PKMS) and the Singapore Justice Party. -
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Chiam (SPP) and JK (RP) should do more and walkaround more often.
But Chiam look very frail and tired and weak.
How he contest for HK?
I am only know the 2 guys, his gang, never heard or see before.
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Originally posted by likeyou:
Chiam (SPP) and JK (RP) should do more and walkaround more often.
But Chiam look very frail and tired and weak.
How he contest for HK?
I am only know the 2 guys, his gang, never heard or see before.
I agree with you on Chiam's health. He better retires and not be like the old man.You can read more on the rest of the team:
http://www.thereformparty.net/
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I pity chiam really.
Will the rsidents take pity on him and give him the vote?
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Originally posted by likeyou:
I pity chiam really.
Will the rsidents take pity on him and give him the vote?
His total vote has been declining in Potong Pasir. This tell you not many people took pity on him compared to before. -
Announcing where they will be standing for election at this point in time - good or bad strategy for the opposition?
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Originally posted by charlize:
Announcing where they will be standing for election at this point in time - good or bad strategy for the opposition?
it's all depends...
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There are lots of people who respect Chiam somehow.
I think he is making an honourable exit from Potong Pasir, passing the baton on to his wife.... while doing his last bid to help Kenneth Jeyaretnam's campaign for the newly formed Reform Party.
I guess this is Chiam's last battle in elections before he retires... Probably LKY's last battle too for elections.... Next elections LKY will be in his 90s?