SINGAPORE - The first of six constituency political broadcasts for the general election was aired on TV, radio and online on Friday . The parties contesting in five constituencies - Aljunied, Ang Mo Kio and Bishan Toa Payoh GRCs, and Bukit Batok and Bukit Panjang SMCs - addressed their voters.
"The crisis is the biggest challenge Singapore has faced since independence," said PM Lee, 68."We do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy, and to support our economy. Our focus is on jobs: Protecting existing jobs and creating new jobs." Mr Yeo, a lawyer, told voters that the party has heard their complaints about high service and conservancy charges, and raised the issue of ageing HDB flats."The HDB should not be allowed to profit and flats should be affordable," he added.
He claimed that these MPs have well-paying full-time jobs and"so they won't work for the people and they are sleeping in Parliament".Defence minister Ng Eng Hen also dedicated his speech to the Covid-19 crisis, which he said has affected Singapore's economy significantly. SGUnited Jobs and Skills Centres will also be set up in the constituency to organise job fairs and provide job-related services.
He said:"This Covid crisis has greatly impacted the world and Singapore. Our PM is now asking again for a strong mandate. Do you want the whole Parliament to have 93 elected MPs to speak PAP policies? I believe you want diversity of views, want alternative parties with alternative ideas to propose alternative solutions. You will also want a balanced Parliament to protect against power abuse.
Mr Chiu, 40, said:"This election is not about a report card for the PAP, it is not about a fresh mandate. It is about your livelihoods and the future of our younger generation." Explaining why he has these qualities, he went on to say that he had forged bonds with community partners, leaders, volunteers and residents during his long years of service.
He promised to make the running of the estate transparent and accountable, publish an interim financial report for Bukit Batok Town Council and report on the handover process. He then promised to continue investing in the town's"vibrancy, upkeep and sustainability" as it enters its 30th year."I know our residents are concerned about their jobs, especially the young job seekers and workers above age 40.
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