Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 (edited) The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com Published on Feb 16, 2012 http://www.straitstimes.com/print/Breaking...ory_767123.html WP has let Hougang voters down: PM Lee Hsien Loong PAP chairman Khaw questions WP's 'sudden U-turn' in Yaw saga By Janice Heng The Workers' Party (WP) has let down the voters of Hougang in its handling of Mr Yaw Shin Leong's alleged extramarital affair, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday. Mr Yaw was the WP's MP for Hougang constituency until his expulsion from the party on Wednesday left the seat vacant. Under the law, the Prime Minister decides whether to call a by-election. Mr Lee said he would consider the issue carefully. 'Now, the Hougang SMC (single-member constituency) seat is vacant, as a result of what Mr Yaw Shin Leong has done, and the way the WP has handled the matter,' he said in a statement to the media. Copyright Edited February 16, 2012 by Without_a_car ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp66 5th Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 not kiasu, it is kiase because baosu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 not kiasu, it is kiase because baosu Does it mean he can leave Hougang SMC MP seat vacant until next election? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 I think this by election is a good "referendum" on how PAP government has performed over the last 7 months... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigaimi Neutral Newbie February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Din know that you have to be in a party to be MP. Thought there is an option of being independent? Worker party expelled him but he did not resign from the parliament. Effectively, he is still the MP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 I think the longer PM drag the by-election, the worse it will make WP look. Its like telling hougang voters "see lah, go and vote for WP and this is the type of MP you got! now your constituency can't even function properly". Sub-consciously, it can create this psychological thinking into the hougang voter minds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Din know that you have to be in a party to be MP. Thought there is an option of being independent? Worker party expelled him but he did not resign from the parliament. Effectively, he is still the MP? Cos when Yaw was elected, he was still representing WP instead of standing in as an indy. The voters voted base on the WP banner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 I think the longer PM drag the by-election, the worse it will make WP look. Its like telling hougang voters "see lah, go and vote for WP and this is the type of MP you got! now your constituency can't even function properly". Sub-consciously, it can create this psychological thinking into the hougang voter minds. If Hougang residents start a petition to ask for immediate by election and PM ignore how??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roh96 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Having a quick by election now may not work to PAP's advantage. It may end up having back fire effect on PAP. The feedback so far from internet and news are showing positive support to WP and LTK for doing it right. The gound sentiment is still very pro WP. Doing a by election now is like a 'bao su' thing for PAP. Giving WP another opportunity to wack PAP during rally speech on nation issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 If Hougang residents start a petition to ask for immediate by election and PM ignore how??? bro, dun fool yourself la we are in Singapore, since when a peition works here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 Having a quick by election now may not work to PAP's advantage. It may end up having back fire effect on PAP. The feedback so far from internet and news are showing positive support to WP and LTK for doing it right. The gound sentiment is still very pro WP. Doing a by election now is like a 'bao su' thing for PAP. Giving WP another opportunity to wack PAP during rally speech on nation issues. I will go sound the idea to the CEC to ask Hougang residents to start a petition to bring pressure on PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relacklabrudder 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 I think the longer PM drag the by-election, the worse it will make WP look. Its like telling hougang voters "see lah, go and vote for WP and this is the type of MP you got! now your constituency can't even function properly". Sub-consciously, it can create this psychological thinking into the hougang voter minds. it is stated in WP website that they will have other memebers coming in to the MPS session. in a sense hougang ppl did not support Yaw, they support WP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 bro, dun fool yourself la we are in Singapore, since when a peition works here? the idea is for it not to work, so got ammo to shoot the PM for not being responsive to ground sentiment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 i was thinking if Yaw join whichever other party, and contest in the by election can a not? for all u know nicole seah party also will come chap ji kar. free for all to contest right? althouhg odds for opp winning decrease with more legged fight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 PM is playing the waiting game....... and waiting for the perfect time to go in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 the idea is for it not to work, so got ammo to shoot the PM for not being responsive to ground sentiment. icic very sneaky fella ar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Without_a_car Clutched February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 icic very sneaky fella ar before WP announced sacking Yaw, I already posted the most shrewd political move is to hold by election. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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