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SINGAPORE: Opposition parties were out and about on Sunday (Jun 28) in the lead-up to Nomination Day for the upcoming General Election. Prospective candidates from the Worker's Party's (WP) Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) team held a walkabout for a second consecutive day to meet with residents. WP chief Pritam Singh, chairman Sylvia Lim, vice-chairman Faisal Manap, Leon Perera and Gerald Giam, were seen giving out fliers and interacting with patrons and stall owners at Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre this morning. They were greeted by residents at the wet market and hawker centre located in the GRC's Serangoon division, with some heard wishing the candidates “all the best” and requesting photographs. The walkabout lasted for about 30 minutes. On Saturday morning, the five prospective candidates also visited two food centres in Bedok North and Eunos. During the party’s online press conference on Friday, Mr Singh had said he will be … [Read more...] about GE2020: Opposition parties on second day of walkabouts this weekend

SINGAPORE: The Government should “take caution” and “exercise judiciousness” in calling for a General Election (GE), the Workers’ Party (WP) said on Sunday (Mar 15), two days after the release of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report . Acknowledging that the General Election is usually called soon after the release of the EBRC report “in line with past experience”, WP noted that "the situation facing Singapore at present is different". “There are worries about the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on the economy. “We urge the Government to take caution and exercise judiciousness in calling for a GE. Whatever decision that is made must be one that is in the best interests of Singapore, our democracy and the public health of Singaporeans,” the statement said. READ: Workers' Party questions EBRC decision to dissolve 3 SMCs Several opposition parties have urged the Government not to call an election amid the COVID-19 outbreak. On Friday, the Singapore … [Read more...] about Workers’ Party urges Government to ‘take caution’ and ‘exercise judiciousness’ when calling for election

SINGAPORE: Creating jobs, helping displaced workers find jobs and lowering the voting age are among the issues the new Progress Singapore Party (PSP) - which held its public launch on Saturday (Aug 3) - aims to champion at the next General Election (GE). PSP, founded by former People’s Action Party (PAP) member Tan Cheng Bock, organised two sessions of its launch event on Saturday at Swissotel Merchant Court. During the launch, the party again introduced its central executive committee members, which included secretary-general Dr Tan, assistant secretary-general Lee Yung Hwee, S Nallakaruppan and Abdul Rahman. Ms Hazel Poa and Ms Michelle Lee, both of whom have contested in previous General Elections under the National Solidarity Party (NSP) and Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) banners, rounded off the team. READ: Tan Cheng Bock says new party will be 'unifying alternative' for Singapore Dr Tan said that the creation of jobs is the party’s “top priority” during this … [Read more...] about Creating jobs, lower voting age among issues Progress Singapore Party aims to champion at next General Election

Former President Donald Trump denied that he would start a third party to tackle both the Democrat and Republican parties on Sunday, decrying those reports as “fake news.” “I am not starting a new party. That was fake news,” he said as he kicked off his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida on Sunday evening. The Wall Street Journal reported in January that Trump was discussing the possibility of starting a third party, citing “people familiar with the matter.” But Trump dismissed those reports, suggesting it was a stupid move. “Wouldn’t that be brilliant?” he said sarcastically. “Let’s start a new party and divide our vote.” Trump reaffirmed he and his movement would remain in the Republican party. “We have the Republican party,” he said. “It’s going to unite and be stronger than ever before.” The former president was welcomed by a rousing crowd of attendees at CPAC as he arrived over an hour late for his scheduled speech. “Do … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Dismisses Idea of Starting a Third Party as ‘Fake News’

SINGAPORE: Opposition figure Goh Meng Seng will be contesting on behalf of his People's Power Party (PPP) in MacPherson SMC this upcoming election. This is the only area Mr Goh, 50, is setting his sights on, he told CNA on Thursday (Jun 25). In a statement on Facebook on Thursday night, PPP confirmed it would contest MacPherson SMC, against its former MP Tin Pei Ling. "Ms Tin Pei Ling is well known in carrying out substantial grassroot activities thus far looking after the welfare need(s) of MacPherson residents," the statement read. "We would love to make friends with her as we too have a soft heart towards the vulnerable group." But the party said it believes that Singapore needs a strong parliament, with "much-needed checks and balances" to the ruling People's Action Party. PPP's contest in MacPherson is "by no means an attempt to get Ms Tin to cease her good job in MacPherson", the party said, adding it believes she will continue to serve the residents regardless of … [Read more...] about GE2020: Goh Meng Seng to take on Tin Pei Ling in MacPherson SMC in People’s Power Party’s sole bid

SINGAPORE: Former Workers' Party secretary-general and Aljunied Member of Parliament (MP) Low Thia Khiang is in the intensive care unit after suffering a head injury. Mr Low, 63, was injured in a fall at home on Apr 30, his party said on Sunday (May 3). "Mr Low is conscious. Mr Low’s family has requested for privacy so he can focus on his recuperation," Workers' Party said in a statement on its website. In his absence from work, the other Aljunied MPs will cover his constituency duties, assisted by former Non-Constituency MP Gerald Giam, the party added. Fellow Aljunied MP Pritam Singh, the current WP chief and Mr Low's successor, said on Facebook that the party is praying for his speedy recovery. Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said he was concerned about Mr Low. "I wish Mr Low a quick recovery," he wrote on Facebook. "I just had a good, long conversation with him at the last Parliament sitting. I look forward to seeing him again soon." Speaker of … [Read more...] about Former Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang in intensive care after falling at home

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Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Monday slammed the party's tie-up with Indian Secular Front led by Muslim cleric Abbas Siddiqui in West Bengal, saying it was against the party's core ideology and Gandhian and Nehruvian secularism. He also said that the party "cannot be selective in fighting the communists" and it must do so in all its manifestations, irrespective of religion and colour. Sharma, a former union minister and a leader of the group of 23 which had written to Congress president Sonia Gandhi demanding organisational overhaul, said the issue of a tie-up with a radical party like the ISF should have been discussed and approved by the Congress Working Committee. The CWC is the highest decision-making body of the party that takes important decisions of the party. Sharma is a member of the CWC and the deputy leader of the Congress in Rajya Sabha. The Congress is contesting the West Bengal assembly elections in alliance with the Left and ISF, but is … [Read more...] about Cong’s Anand Sharma slams party’s tie-up with ISF in WB

SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party has called on the Government to "publish election campaign rules forthwith", saying it is not clear what changes would be made to campaigning amid the COVID-19 outbreak. "To date, there has been a distinct lack of clarity as to precisely how campaigning will be modified in view of the COVID-19 pandemic," said the WP in a media release on Thursday (May 28). "Several ministers have made vague and unspecific comments since March that campaign methods would need to be modified," it added. "However, despite the party’s calls, there has been no definitive announcement by the Elections Department on these anticipated changes." The WP's comments come a day after Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said that "elections are coming nearer by the day". In an interview with CNA on Wednesday, Mr Heng said: "The sooner we get it done, the earlier we can rally everybody together to deal with these very significant challenges ahead, and also to deal with … [Read more...] about Workers’ Party calls for clarity on campaigning rules for General Election

BEIJING: China on Friday (Jun 5) called retired football star Hao Haidong's remarks "absurd" after the celebrated player called for the ouster of the ruling Communist Party in a video released on Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. "To these absurd statements, to this farce, I don't have any interest in commenting," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular briefing, when asked to comment on Hao's call for a "New Federal State of China". Hao, who was a major star in the 1990s and 2000s and led China to its only World Cup finals appearance in 2002, spoke in a 53-minute interview on the YouTube channel of fugitive billionaire Guo Wengui, who is close to former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon. "I think the Chinese people should not be trampled upon by the Chinese Communist Party any more. I think this Communist Party should be kicked out of humanity. This is the conclusion I reached after 50 years of … [Read more...] about China says former football star’s call for ouster of Communist Party is ‘absurd’