GE 2011 : News Regarding PAP - Page 6

therat · 23-03-2011, 11:13 PM

Plus pension

vic · 24-03-2011, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Five MPs confirm retirement
Latest names in group to make way for PAP's new faces in election

AT LEAST five MPs have confirmed their retirement from politics with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong over the past week.

Three are MPs known for their close ties to the Chinese ground. They are Mr Ang Mong Seng, 61, Mr Chan Soo Sen, 55, and Dr Ong Seh Hong, 48. The other two are Dr Ahmad Magad, 58, and Mr Ong Kian Min, 50.

Earn enuff liao...time to retire

Do anyone of u guys rem what these MP did for the ppl??

therat · 24-03-2011, 12:59 AM

Ang Mong Seng

http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/02...cruitment-ads/
Locally listed construction firm Chip Eng Seng Corporation Limited has ‘apologised’ for a discriminating job recruitment ads on its website which was earlier published under its “Career@CES” section (the said ads has since been amended).

In its original ads, the company had advertised for “Architectural Structural cordinator” with the following requirements:

• The qualification required is Diploma
• The key skills required are Civil
• Relavant experience of 3 years
• The preferred citizenship is Indian <<<
• The role in the company you need to play is Contractor

This was brought to our attention by a reader who also revealed that 2 Members of Parliament (past & present) are sitting on its board of directors, namely Mr Ang Mong Seng (Hong Kah GRC) and Mr Goh Chee Wee (Boon Lay).

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...066270/1/.html
Hong Kah GRC MP Ang Mong Seng issues challenge to Reform Party

issue challenge then now run away???

Freshman · 24-03-2011, 01:03 AM

therat · 24-03-2011, 01:07 AM

Ong Seh Hong
http://www.asiaone.com/static/multim...enci/pic9.html
Dr Ong Seh Hong, also an MP for Marine Parade GRC, was given a $60,000 loan by Ren Ci in 2000. He said he had been offered a job by the hospital in January 2000 to be its director for medical and paramedical services. The $60,000 loan was to settle an outstanding $560,000 staff housing loan with his then employer, GIC.

therat · 24-03-2011, 01:14 AM

Mr Ong Kian Min

http://business.asiaone.com/Business...23-137070.html
Ong Kian Min - MP, lawyer and holder of nine current directorships.

MP, lawyer and holder of nine current directorships Ong Kian Min, said that having many posts is 'manageable' for him, given his experience in handling several on-going legal matters such as joint ventures, IPO preparations and business briefings, at a single time.

List of directorship
http://www.thenextview.com/sgxnews/2...00360B46.1.pdf

richardg · 24-03-2011, 12:17 PM

sounds like a gahment of the elite for the elite.
so much for bridging the divide.
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SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) on Wednesday introduced its first new woman candidate for the coming General Election.

45-year-old Ms Foo Mee Har is the global head of premium banking for Standard Chartered Bank.

Also introduced at the session was the son of a former Cabinet Minister. 35-year-old Desmond Lee Ti-Seng, an associate director in the Legal & Regulations Department of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, is the son of former Cabinet Minister Mr Lee Yock Suan.

The third PAP candidate introduced on Wednesday was 38-year-old Steve Tan Peng Hoe, currently the executive secretary of Young NTUC, the labour movement's official youth wing.

Ms Foo joined the Stanchart in 1994 and has since held a number of senior roles across businesses and functions.

Ms Foo joined the PAP in 2010 and has been helping out at the Cashew division in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC. She has taken part in various community events and Meet-the-People Sessions.

"I have been doing quite a lot of block visits in different areas, looking at people's homes. Obviously there are plenty of happy Singaporeans....and (there are also) people who need our help," she said at the introduction session.

Ms Foo has also been inducted into the PAP executive committee as assistant secretary to the Women's Wing.

For Mr Steve Tan, he has been exposed to helping workers in different ways in his 10 years with the labour movement. These include managing scholarships and education grants, administering insurance claims for workers and issuing transport vouchers and other assistance schemes.

He said: "I come from a generation which straddles the Singapore as it was developing and the Singapore that we see today....definitely plugged into the psyche of the workers today and Singaporeans today. We have lived meritocracy through our own lives."

Steve is currently a grassroots volunteer at Tampines East. He is the third PAP candidate from the labour movement to be introduced so far. The other two are Mr Desmond Choo and Mr Ong Ye Kung.

Mr Desmond Lee Ti-Seng started his career as a Justices' Law Clerk of the Supreme Court, providing legal research support.

Before leaving the government service, Desmond worked in the Legal Policy Division of the Ministry of Law as deputy director, where he was involved in the development of legal policies and the review and amendment of various pieces of legislation such as the Criminal Procedure Code.

Desmond said: "When I told him (his father Lee Yock Suan) I was approached by the PAP and invited to drink tea, his advice was, 'think very carefully. Are you able to serve? Do you have the heart for the people and this is serious stuff, 100 percent of your time'. I thought it was very sound advice. The road to reach here was a long and rigorous one and that gave me a lot of time to reflect and think."

The latest batch brings to six so far the number of PAP's new faces made known to the electorate.

Speaking at Wednesday's introduction session, Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said the renewal process of PAP has been systematic and structured.

This is done by finding people who will be able to serve the wider interest of Singaporeans, said Mr Wong, who is also the PAP's First Assistant Secretary General.

Mr Wong said that he hopes the opposition, like the PAP, will introduce their election candidates early.

He said this will help the electorate know what the candidates can offer.

The PAP has said it will be fielding more than 20 new candidates in the coming General Election.

Mr Wong said the process of renewal is important as new blood can contribute new ideas and energy to the party.

It also connects the party to societal changes and aspirations on the ground.

"That is the difference between us and many countries....we plan, we think ahead, we want to make sure that there is always a team of people available and around (and) with experience who can take Singapore to the next lap," said Mr Wong.

Deputy Prime Minister Wong reminded Singaporeans that provisions have now been made in Parliament to have up to nine opposition members as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) so that the voice of the opposition continues to be heard in the House.

He said: "In our parliamentary system, we have tried to ensure that all kinds of voices are heard including the opposition voice. Even if they fail to get into Parliament, we have the NCMP system and the NMP (Nominated MP) system so that opposition and alternate voices can be heard. In the coming election we have also changed the law so that if less than nine opposition candidates are elected, there will at least be nine opposition MPs in Parliament. I don't think any other countries have done that."

Mr Wong also urged voters to weigh the intentions of the opposition to capture a Group Representation Constituency (GRC).

Both opposition MPs Low Thia Khiang and Chiam See Tong have of late spoken of the need for their parties to make a breakthrough by winning a GRC in the coming General Election.

Mr Wong said: "What voters should take into account is to see which political party, which candidate can really do well for them, which is a stronger team, stronger candidate that will bring them forward in the future.

"If you ask why the opposition want to win a constituency, I think the intention is quite clear. Some of them say, 'we want to do that for renewal', others say they want to be the first one to break through into a GRC and win the GRC.

"But what is this election about? Is it about the interests and ambitions of political parties and individual interest to create a legacy and make a history? That is what voters should ask themselves.

"This election is about the future. So when you cast a vote you are not casting a vote for the political party's future, you are casting for your future. So when you exercise your vote, think carefully which political party will do well for you, which MP will work hard for you and enable to achieve what you want to do. That is really the main question.

"You should choose the group that is strong and the people who can deliver for you. You deserve to elect the best for you."

- CNA/ir

glyeo84 · 24-03-2011, 12:59 PM

In no time, the future generation of candidates in PAP will comprise the children from the older generation....all vying for a share of the cake....money money come come...

aromatix · 24-03-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic

Earn enuff liao...time to retire

Do anyone of u guys rem what these MP did for the ppl??

got lah, walk walk in constituency, shake some hands, smile smile wave.
got work

the only one i remember reading in the news was the Joo chiat MP - trying to form a residents' group against vice or something like that.

holysinner · 24-03-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by globalcookie

Election promises for Sembawang GRC
By Shivali Nayak, Multimedia Journalist, RazorTV

HEALTH Minister and Advisor to Sembawang GRC Khaw Boon Wan outlined some of his future plans for the new Sembawang GRC, should he be fielded in that constituency in the upcoming General Elections due by February 2012.

He said: 'The Home Improvement Programme (HIP) will be a big programme for the whole of Singapore, for old estates, particularly say Yishun and Marsiling. Sembawang Park needs to be refreshed and we will do that. Cycling tracks need to be added as there are a lot of cyclists in the North.'

He was on a community visit where he met residents around Woodlands Street 31 and Woodlands Neighbourhood 3 Town Centre on Sunday. He was joined by fellow Sembawang MPs Hawazi Daipi, Dr Maliki Osman and Ellen Lee.

Two new faces were also spotted at the walkabout: 32-year-old laywer Vikram Nair and 34-year-old commodities trader Ong Teng Koon.

However, Mr Khaw remained tight-lipped about who will be contesting in Sembawang and Nee Soon GRCs, saying it will only be announced on Nomination Day.
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Election time than make promises when they had the whole term to do before GE.

sembawang park since my secondary days...15 years back have been like that..no contest..no change..when GE come..everything say want to upgrade want to change..even my MSCP to build a lift needs about 2 years.
about 4-5mths le.. till now didnt see anything..Tampines lift upgrading ..less than a year finish. hmmmmm..

maybe..hold till GE results out..then carry on?

24-03-2011, 12:59 AM	#53
therat Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 279	Ang Mong Seng http://www.temasekreview.com/2011/02...cruitment-ads/ Locally listed construction firm Chip Eng Seng Corporation Limited has ‘apologised’ for a discriminating job recruitment ads on its website which was earlier published under its “Career@CES” section (the said ads has since been amended). In its original ads, the company had advertised for “Architectural Structural cordinator” with the following requirements: • The qualification required is Diploma • The key skills required are Civil • Relavant experience of 3 years • The preferred citizenship is Indian <<< • The role in the company you need to play is Contractor This was brought to our attention by a reader who also revealed that 2 Members of Parliament (past & present) are sitting on its board of directors, namely Mr Ang Mong Seng (Hong Kah GRC) and Mr Goh Chee Wee (Boon Lay). ================== http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...066270/1/.html Hong Kah GRC MP Ang Mong Seng issues challenge to Reform Party issue challenge then now run away??? Last edited by therat; 24-03-2011 at 01:01 AM.

24-03-2011, 12:17 PM	#57
richardg Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 120	sounds like a gahment of the elite for the elite. so much for bridging the divide. ===== SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) on Wednesday introduced its first new woman candidate for the coming General Election. 45-year-old Ms Foo Mee Har is the global head of premium banking for Standard Chartered Bank. Also introduced at the session was the son of a former Cabinet Minister. 35-year-old Desmond Lee Ti-Seng, an associate director in the Legal & Regulations Department of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, is the son of former Cabinet Minister Mr Lee Yock Suan. The third PAP candidate introduced on Wednesday was 38-year-old Steve Tan Peng Hoe, currently the executive secretary of Young NTUC, the labour movement's official youth wing. Ms Foo joined the Stanchart in 1994 and has since held a number of senior roles across businesses and functions. Ms Foo joined the PAP in 2010 and has been helping out at the Cashew division in Holland-Bukit Timah GRC. She has taken part in various community events and Meet-the-People Sessions. "I have been doing quite a lot of block visits in different areas, looking at people's homes. Obviously there are plenty of happy Singaporeans....and (there are also) people who need our help," she said at the introduction session. Ms Foo has also been inducted into the PAP executive committee as assistant secretary to the Women's Wing. For Mr Steve Tan, he has been exposed to helping workers in different ways in his 10 years with the labour movement. These include managing scholarships and education grants, administering insurance claims for workers and issuing transport vouchers and other assistance schemes. He said: "I come from a generation which straddles the Singapore as it was developing and the Singapore that we see today....definitely plugged into the psyche of the workers today and Singaporeans today. We have lived meritocracy through our own lives." Steve is currently a grassroots volunteer at Tampines East. He is the third PAP candidate from the labour movement to be introduced so far. The other two are Mr Desmond Choo and Mr Ong Ye Kung. Mr Desmond Lee Ti-Seng started his career as a Justices' Law Clerk of the Supreme Court, providing legal research support. Before leaving the government service, Desmond worked in the Legal Policy Division of the Ministry of Law as deputy director, where he was involved in the development of legal policies and the review and amendment of various pieces of legislation such as the Criminal Procedure Code. Desmond said: "When I told him (his father Lee Yock Suan) I was approached by the PAP and invited to drink tea, his advice was, 'think very carefully. Are you able to serve? Do you have the heart for the people and this is serious stuff, 100 percent of your time'. I thought it was very sound advice. The road to reach here was a long and rigorous one and that gave me a lot of time to reflect and think." The latest batch brings to six so far the number of PAP's new faces made known to the electorate. Speaking at Wednesday's introduction session, Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said the renewal process of PAP has been systematic and structured. This is done by finding people who will be able to serve the wider interest of Singaporeans, said Mr Wong, who is also the PAP's First Assistant Secretary General. Mr Wong said that he hopes the opposition, like the PAP, will introduce their election candidates early. He said this will help the electorate know what the candidates can offer. The PAP has said it will be fielding more than 20 new candidates in the coming General Election. Mr Wong said the process of renewal is important as new blood can contribute new ideas and energy to the party. It also connects the party to societal changes and aspirations on the ground. "That is the difference between us and many countries....we plan, we think ahead, we want to make sure that there is always a team of people available and around (and) with experience who can take Singapore to the next lap," said Mr Wong. Deputy Prime Minister Wong reminded Singaporeans that provisions have now been made in Parliament to have up to nine opposition members as Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) so that the voice of the opposition continues to be heard in the House. He said: "In our parliamentary system, we have tried to ensure that all kinds of voices are heard including the opposition voice. Even if they fail to get into Parliament, we have the NCMP system and the NMP (Nominated MP) system so that opposition and alternate voices can be heard. In the coming election we have also changed the law so that if less than nine opposition candidates are elected, there will at least be nine opposition MPs in Parliament. I don't think any other countries have done that." Mr Wong also urged voters to weigh the intentions of the opposition to capture a Group Representation Constituency (GRC). Both opposition MPs Low Thia Khiang and Chiam See Tong have of late spoken of the need for their parties to make a breakthrough by winning a GRC in the coming General Election. Mr Wong said: "What voters should take into account is to see which political party, which candidate can really do well for them, which is a stronger team, stronger candidate that will bring them forward in the future. "If you ask why the opposition want to win a constituency, I think the intention is quite clear. Some of them say, 'we want to do that for renewal', others say they want to be the first one to break through into a GRC and win the GRC. "But what is this election about? Is it about the interests and ambitions of political parties and individual interest to create a legacy and make a history? That is what voters should ask themselves. "This election is about the future. So when you cast a vote you are not casting a vote for the political party's future, you are casting for your future. So when you exercise your vote, think carefully which political party will do well for you, which MP will work hard for you and enable to achieve what you want to do. That is really the main question. "You should choose the group that is strong and the people who can deliver for you. You deserve to elect the best for you." - CNA/ir Last edited by richardg; 24-03-2011 at 12:18 PM.

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23-03-2011, 11:13 PM	#51
therat Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 279	Plus pension

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24-03-2011, 01:07 AM	#55
therat Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 279	Ong Seh Hong http://www.asiaone.com/static/multim...enci/pic9.html Dr Ong Seh Hong, also an MP for Marine Parade GRC, was given a $60,000 loan by Ren Ci in 2000. He said he had been offered a job by the hospital in January 2000 to be its director for medical and paramedical services. The $60,000 loan was to settle an outstanding $560,000 staff housing loan with his then employer, GIC.

24-03-2011, 01:14 AM	#56
therat Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 279	Mr Ong Kian Min http://business.asiaone.com/Business...23-137070.html Ong Kian Min - MP, lawyer and holder of nine current directorships. MP, lawyer and holder of nine current directorships Ong Kian Min, said that having many posts is 'manageable' for him, given his experience in handling several on-going legal matters such as joint ventures, IPO preparations and business briefings, at a single time. List of directorship http://www.thenextview.com/sgxnews/2...00360B46.1.pdf

24-03-2011, 12:59 PM	#58
glyeo84 Dragon Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,108	In no time, the future generation of candidates in PAP will comprise the children from the older generation....all vying for a share of the cake....money money come come...

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