Monthly Archives: May, 2011
‘Slower growth means fewer job opportunities’ – reflections on comments by Minister Khaw
Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan gave a talk at the Sembawang GRC Youth Executive Committee’s policy forum on 29 May 2011. http://www.facebook.com/notes/theonlinecitizen/slower-growth-means-fewer-job-opportunities/10150197185958964 At the event, he said, ‘But now we get the message that we don’t want so much growth, that we are prepared to accept slower growth,’ referring to criticism heard during …
Let artists paint a vibrant Singapore
This article appeared in TODAY, 23 May 2011, page 18. I refer to Major-General (NS) Chan Chun Seng’s call for young artists to ‘paint some nice murals on the bland walls at the voice decks’ (TODAY, 21 May). In July 2010, after the case of grafitti on our MRT, I had written a letter published …
Youths at risk
I have met many people over the past 2 months since entering politics. Many have interesting stories to share with me and issues to raise. None is as unforgettable as Miss C, a young lawyer-turned-civil-servant living in Joo Chiat SMC. This blog post is shared with her permission. She first emailed me after reading my …
The real work starts
Yesterday, I was at Hougang celebrating the election victory with residents. It was a joyous occasion. All the 6 elected MPs and 2 NCMPs and most of the candidates were there. The residents had thrown a buffet dinner to celebrate the momentous occasion. In the midst of all the handshaking and congratulations, a middle-aged lady came …
A leader steps down and Singapore moves on
So the day has finally come. Founder of modern-day Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew retires from the cabinet, together with a former Prime Minister and former Senior Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong. Born in 1965, the year of Singapore’s independence, I grew up knowing only the Singapore with Mr Lee Kuan Yew actively helming it. Even though …
My journey continues on
Dear voters of Joo Chiat SMC, dear Singaporeans As you now already know, I have lost narrowly in Joo Chiat SMC. I had wanted badly to win it for all the supporters who walked tirelessly with me, who blasted emails and phonecalls to lobby for support, who gave selflessly of their time and money, and for …
Thank you, dear supporters
I have reached the end of campaigning. In minutes, it will be cooling day. What an experience it has been, a truly humbling experience. I started very simply, walking the streets next to my house with just my election agent Shaun less than 2 months ago. It has now snowballed into over 40 people helping in so many …
Text of my third rally speech – Sengkang Open Field 3 May 2011
(Chinese) Good evening, everyone. I am Yee Jenn Jong, the Workers’ Party’s candidate for Joo Chiat SMC. (English) This letter (show letter of complaint re Pub at xxx Joo Chiat Road) was recently sent to The Workers’ Party HQ, attention to me. It is attention to Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, complaining …
Text of my second rally speech – Bedok Stadium 30 April 2011
(Chinese) Good evening dear voters and dear residents of East Coast GRC. I am very happy to be here in this familiar stadium. East Coast is located next to the Joo Chiat SMC. It is home to my in-laws, brother, sister and many friends. My alma matar, Temasek Junior College is also here. (English) My topic …
My reply to Mr Charles Chong’s comments
My PAP opponent, Mr Charles Chong said in a press interview yesterday that: a. Upgrading is necessary and is what residents want, b. I do not understand the parking problems and that it cannot be solved by just promoting neighbourliness and tolerance. I replied through telephone interviews with the press. However, as some of my …
