Elections an open fight, says Ong Ye Kung in response to SDP's plans to contest Sembawang GRC

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Elections are an open contest, and as long as the competition is healthy, allowing voters to have choice is a positive thing, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Saturday (Aug 13). He was responding to the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) declaring its intentions to...

Speaking to media at the sidelines of a community event on Saturday, Mr Ong, a member of the PAP's central executive committee, said he was not surprised by the SDP's intentions as it had contested the constituency before.

"We look forward to the healthy contest and we'll do our best to win the mandate of the people," said Mr Ong. During this time, he said his team will focus on fulfilling the promises made to residents, such as building the Bukit Canberra integrated hub, that will help to improve their lives. The hub will have an 800-seat hawker centre, an indoor sports hall and a polyclinic.

 

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