Pritam Singh rejects criticisms that WP has no serious policies or advances populist ideas
The Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh on Friday (Apr 21) responded to comments made by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong that the opposition should provide concrete alternatives to raise revenue and not ideas that chip away at trust in the government.
"I did not expect the Deputy Prime Minister to use his speech on the President's address to attack and accuse the Worker's Party of advancing opportunistic or populist ideas to chip away bit by bit the trust in government," he said. He listed examples of proposals that his party had put forth previously, which were similar to policies later implemented by the government. READ: cna.asia/3KVxsEq
Mr Singh also cited challenges of obtaining information from the government. He said getting information on the number of intra-corporate transferees from India that worked in Singapore was like “squeezing blood from a stone”.
"The PAP must not see calls for information as a Trojan horse for ulterior motives or a red herring," he said.
Mr Singh also said he seeks an evolution of Singapore politics towards a permanent presence of elected opposition MPs so as to ensure balance in the political system against an "extraordinarily dominant PAP.
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I fully agreed with Pritam Singh on foreigners who works in Singapore must pass English Speaking and in written . So far in my encounter , most of them could not read and write English is a joke to import them in working in Singapore . Second they do not displayed a true engineer quality in their work and knowledge is another joke which will eventually tarnish our reputation. Government should ensure CECA foreigners so not be allowed be be called so called 'Engineers Or Specialist; where they are actually from a low skill workers !
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
I remember a few yrs ago when I was at ICA to Collect my Passport. A Tiong New Citizen couldn't converse with Malay ICA Officer; ZERO Command of ENGLISH. He had to call his colleague to help . These New Citizens are PATHETIC
@richardchee2454
Жыл бұрын
Many come with fake degrees. Better to institute an actual test conducted in SG to ensure they can really heck it. The real scams are these happening right here in SG resulting in theft of jobs from natural born SGreans.
@suzukigsx1807
Жыл бұрын
Too much ceca indians have come in already.. go to malls and do a sampling.. and you can roughly tell how much.. it is staggeringly shocking
@suzukigsx1807
Жыл бұрын
Im not sure if the opposition is asking the right question about intra corporate transfers.. surely there are other ways these ceca come in.. opposition needs to get breakdown of how much work passes are given to these ppl
@vincecarlo
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@@suzukigsx1807 TRANSPARENCY n ACCOUNTABILITY are NOT Synonymous with PAP
Leona Perera argued that blind trust in the government goes against the concept of an active citizenry, and citizens should engage in independent thinking based on facts and evidence. He proposed five recommendations to create a more open society: Delink the People’s Association from the ruling political party, allowing for a more level playing field in politics and ideas. Establish an Ombudsman with investigative capacity to ensure accountability and unbiased opinions. Make funding for civil society and arts handled by independent committees unlinked to the government. Publish all public opinion polls and data collection efforts conducted with state funds, with exceptions for commercial or national security sensitivities. Allow Opposition MPs to engage school students in their MP capacity alongside ruling party MPs and Ministers, nurturing independent, critical thinking from a young age.
@user-hj1zj2fr8r
Жыл бұрын
For the point of --- Allow Opposition MPs to engage school students in their MP capacity alongside ruling party MPs and Ministers, nurturing independent, critical thinking from a young age. It is totally unnecessary and I laughed so hard at how desperate the opposition is for power. Absolutely desperate for power. Now, having gone through the entire Singapore education system myself starting from K2, even when I was attending K2 in pap kindergarten, no teaching of any doctrine of any kind to be loyal to PAP was present. School is just school. In national service, we were told to be loyal to Singapore. Not a word of PAP was mentioned. Even if MP appear in universities, they were only presenting the strength and weaknesses of Singapore to the students and engaging them in critical thinking. Giving them a chance to think like a leader. We saw so many videos like these. It's open and transparent. Therefore, as someone who had gone through the entire system and been a forefront witness. From my experience, I trust the education system to continue doing what it did for the past 57 years. My children told me the same for IP schools as he was in one of the IP schools. Not a word of PAP was mentioned in his first 18 years of education. Anyway, in order for students to be independent, first and foremost, no politician should appear in their schools. Once any politician from any party appears, Independence and critical thinking are immediately compromised. It is totally unintelligent for the opposition to suggest that.
@drb312
Жыл бұрын
@@user-hj1zj2fr8r Martin and many of his Martin nicknames (Dawn, Brock, Misty etc) are full time professional trolls spamming the commentary. Yes the opposition is damn desperate.
@Alephkilo
Жыл бұрын
@@user-hj1zj2fr8r You failed to mention that Leon Perera mentioned that opposition parities be allowed to speak at schools “ along side ruling party members”. So it is disingenuous of you to suggest that the opposition was attempting to further their cause. Also there are many aspects that political leaders can address directly to our future generation to instil a sense of civic responsibility outside of the school curriculum.
@user-hj1zj2fr8r
Жыл бұрын
@@Alephkilo For 57 years, , we are all too familiar with what opposition have to say. It's always the same old tune. I can even memorize what they will say. It's just so so predictable with no new ideas. What we need are bold, new, interesting, workable and inspiring ideas.
@user-hj1zj2fr8r
Жыл бұрын
@@drb312 That's how democracy works, my friend. Those you mention are totalitarian in disguised. Their way of responding is totally uncalled for and undesirable in a fully well working democracy. Even former president Barack Obama, let opposing side speak up during his rally and urge his supporters to respect the opposing view. Even the USA president does that. While we are seeing extreme hardcore opposition supporters demonizing the ordinary people at the first sight of opposing view. Democracy is under attack because of intolerance practise from people like them. I urge them to become an gracious persons and contributing positively to a good democracy. Will them?
Wow .. he really made every statement for the sake of Singaporeans … this reminds me of the debate in the 90s .. finally !!! Good oppositions !
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
Singapore deserves more Alternative Members of Pritam's calibre in Parliament...30+ and more....
PS - PRITAM SINGH - PURE SINGAPOREAN
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
U guys tio brain washed la. If under PAP really no good why do people from all over the world wanna come SG and even want to be citizens. U brain and think la, don't be manipulated by WP.
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree, By Singaporeans n FOR Singaporeans
WP is a credible opposition that dare to bring up issues that otherwise the PAP will not do so. I am aligned with Pritam arguments that whatever WP bring up in parliament are for the good of singaporeans, unlike some PAP MP who use the external media to attack WP instead of debating in parliament out of self interest.
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
" I have to spend all my time thinking what is the right way to fix them, what's the right way to buy my own supporters over," Lee said. Washington Post 6 May 2006
Pritam S : We are not playing masak masak... Thats a good one.... Hahahahaha..... I dont feel bored watching opposition party especially Pritam Singh and his team (WP) .... Very cool.... Thats the reason why most Singaporeans wants a firm and strong opposition party in parliament to keep the government on their toes. Respect to Worker's Party..... Keep it up the good job and make Singapore proud.... Thank you for your service Worker's Party....❤.❤❤
@DaigoParry
Жыл бұрын
29:16 - "Masak Masak" timestamp
So WP are the original authors of certain policies ?
Need 21 more opposition MPs to make PAP MPs only 62, still the majority 62 vs 31 but cannot unilaterrally pass policies and change constitutions. We need Parliament that bring forward ideas that PAP MPs proposes and opposition also can accept for approval. Then we can agree the salary they receives is fair.
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
OWNSELF CHECK OWNSELF OWNSELF PRAISE OWNSELF OWNSELF PAY OWNSELF With GerryMandering n GRC; PAP get SuperMajority to do as They Please. 61% Keep Voting to be SCREWED 👍👏👏👏
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
WP stupid la. Why change when everything under PAP is working superbly fine? He thinks Singaporean stupid?
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean Grow A 🧠 n OPEN ur 👀 LKY Got rid of CORRUPTION. NOW Corruption even in CPIB. What a BLOODY Joke. AMK TC Right under PM's Nose ALSO Got CORRUPTION. CORRUPTION in NTUC. Look at KOM Case of CORRUPTION; Light Tap on The Wrist for 73M CORRUPTION. Compare The times of LKY n his Son There U Have It. Wonderful 4G ADDICTED to 💰💰 WORST Is Yet To Come
@hilo4110
Жыл бұрын
@@yusufbest4475 Doing good job so far so we cannot expect the rulling party to improve further. Okay thanks for leading the way to bring Singapore down.
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely AGREE...
this garment's audacity to blame others but lack the introspective capability is simply mind-blowing
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
I hope Singapore maintains it's strength, and independence. It's getting tougher in this world today. Communists are on an invading, pressure campaign. We need to protect our strong, free markets. God bless Singapore.
@NazriB
Жыл бұрын
Lies again? Woodlands Polyclinic White Pussy
@komyo9827
Жыл бұрын
Not always god blessig buddisting monka breffing public godblessing they straghting their lifes longer god say god say like that
@Rolando_Cueva
Жыл бұрын
@@komyo9827 what
What an injustice! MPs are paid a five-figure "allowance" and the House is half empty!
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
They Need to Fulfill their Director's Duty 4G ADDICTED to💰💰💰
@ivychua4091
Жыл бұрын
Those sitting there are just "day - dreaming " not even bothered
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
@@ivychua4091 Sadly 61% Keep Voting to be SCREWED
Wow! Finally, a well crafted speech by the opposition, good job pritam keep it up. The other oppositions and ex oppositions, you have been schooled!
Bravo W.P Pritam Singh 🙏💙💙🙏🙏💙💙💙EXCEPTIONAL💙 thank you for speaking about our elected President Ong Teng Cheong 🙏🦜
I did not miss any word uttered for 39 minutes and three seconds. This video is worth watching repeatedly.
Well said, Mr Pritam Singh👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻you hv our Respect.💪🏻😊💪🏻Thank you for speaking up boldly for us.
Governance is truly very very complex. How many I.Q. number is necessary for anyone who wish to become a LawMaker.
True hero and honestly the most intelligent and well spoken younger gen politician we have in all of Singapore who can speak with facts and clarity.
When WP comes to Woodlands to kick pap?
damn great speeech from LO Pritam Singh, imo he's speaking facts.
Pritam possesses the aura of a PM.
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
U stupid? A leader that guide his party members to lie in parliament can have good character to be PM? U tio manipulated. Lol
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
He has my Vote, agree with you.
@shazam1522
Жыл бұрын
Pm is not an aura. Pm is part engineer , part lawyer, part businessman, part mathematician
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
actor or singer also got aura, can they be good PM? Mind stupid tio brain wash la.
@user-vg3jz5yg1d
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean a comedian president has already destroyed his country 😂
Recently in May 2023, The Online Citizen published an article of a whistle blower who reported about UNFAIR HIRING practices by CECAs in Singapore’s banking sector, people are angry n fed up, how can such thing be allowed? Our pioneer leaders worked damn hard and made huge sacrifices to instil meritocracy, ethics and integrity, these become redundant already is it? Very sad to say, it’s already too late, the damage n ravages will only get worse.
Now my call to all those bricks batters and keyboard warriors, what have you done so far to hold your PAP MPs accountable for your vote of 2015? If you still wish to keeping for these anemic MPs then you cannot expect the same high standards you demand of Mr Singh when you do not do the same for Lily Neo, Louis Ng, Lee Bee Wah and not forgetting, Sitoh Yih Pin.
@jansg405
Жыл бұрын
Majority are new citizens from Malaysia, India, Indonesia and of course the great bully country situated in East Asia. Not many true blue Sinkies left. These will vote for the ruling party because the policies benefitted them.
with so many parliamentary videos released, only his speeches I am willing to listen to because he acknowledges and respect the electorate's intelligence and emotional comprehension. PAP MPs loves to push slogans that undermines the electorate's intellect
what a legend! fantastic speech, Mr Pritam Singh!
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
WP stupid la. Why change when everything under PAP is working superbly fine? He thinks Singaporean stupid?
@september9646
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean The stupid people you prove are usually talking for the sake of talking, totally incapable of thinking, just stupid.
@RanjeetSingh-mg8wt
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@fattboy3542
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporeankindly , elaborate further by your statement of "superbly fine" .
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
@@fattboy3542 u stupid or tio brain washed by WP? Look at our property prices and COE prices, keep going up mean, people are willingly to pay higher price to better their living. Where did the extra money come from? Of course from their jobs and business lah. Most Singaporean are so bless with better pay. U must be those lousy one that cannot get pay rise. Don't worry, PAP have GST to help the poor like u. If u still not convinced, u know thatany riches are migrating to SG, rich people cannot as stupid as WP supporters right? If not how can they become rich? If SG no good u thing rich people want migrate here? Vote PAP and don't be brain washed by WP
This is why while Singaporeans in general don't oppose PAP as the ruling govt, we also cannot give them a supermajority.
@kelvincheng5901
Жыл бұрын
Good point. Generally, the majority of Sporeans think that the govt, as formed by the ruling party, is a competent one n should remain as the dominant party. That should be the base line to carry any discussion forward. Even the WP tacitly agrees.
@viper6680
Жыл бұрын
Like your boss tells you are very hardworking. Keep working harder.... But boss will not rise your pay.
SALUTE MR PRITAM REALLY TRUELLY LOCAL BREED SINGAPOREAN SPEAKS N CARE FOR SINGAPOREAN.
Well spoken, and i truly hope all opposition parties work together to safeguard the "silenced" minority. The older i get, the more i feel the pain of being the "silenced" 30%.
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
WP stupid la. Why change when everything under PAP is working superbly fine? He thinks Singaporean stupid?
@fattboy3542
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean elaborate and inspire us. would u mind?
Remember the Chinese educated was humiliated by the English policy
@essjay9768
Жыл бұрын
Why? Shouldnt PRC learn English?
@johnnyquest6894
Жыл бұрын
I get what u mean
@joea4084
Жыл бұрын
When you get PRC that can only speak mandarin and only listen mandarin all over the place.. Want to communicate also very hard.... Not all PRC cannot speak English....most of them can't.... That's the reason PS suggest to have basic English test in order to come to Singapore to work... It's immigration's job to check and access all NEW foreigners.
@cancanjaker1620
Жыл бұрын
Wow, dragging around the baggage of old history.
Maybe by next GE, SG is headed for a 2 party system. The PAP and WP would have to co-exist. MajuLah Singapura.
PS is a man of integrity, authenticity and altruism.
Bravo!! Pritam Singh. Well spoken n that is what Singaporean is seeking for PAP to take note n step in n wake up. Before it is way to late.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@facta-non-verba If you are young and not earning a living yet, beware of the propaganda from Opposition politicians.
Well done WP. Great job in speaking up.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@facta-non-verba Citizen, i went to NS in mid-80s when pay was USD100 a month. You can still give tuition in evenings when you book out or work temp at trade shows on weekends. Can even work in pasar malam Fri evening and weekends. If you are determined to honing and practicing a talent or work skills, you will value it and find the time. The problem is YOU are a GenZ who complain, grumble, biatch and blame govt yet lazy to develop any talent. You want to scapegoat govt and depend on Opposition to give you easy options and endless welfare.
@fattboy3542
Жыл бұрын
@@scbchong6964 no point pointing fingers at random strangers online. make a difference in reality , tolong la
Bravo Pritam n WP ! By Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and addressed the present sentiments of ALL Singaporeans. There's HOPE for Singaporeans and Singapore. MAJULLAH Singapura👋👋👋👍💪
You know why I say Mandate is UnWise?
@gracelim2336
Жыл бұрын
Wise to Treat Opposition as Enemy. Be Firm like LKY
very impressed with his insightful and carefully constructed speech Hw speaks and acts like a true leader for Singapore 😊
Uncomfortable truth is, Anti foreigner = Anti business Singapore cannot afford it.
Balance of Power is a must ! Not just checking ! Change Of Government needed !
Why must we go back to 60 years
well said pritam, future PM
@quad6752
Жыл бұрын
Yes that goes to MOM who widely opens the flood gates and allows nonsense so call talents to comes in , wake up
@jonidjuanda5013
Жыл бұрын
Future shitty PM that for sure. Once he in charge. Then he started lie and conspiracies..corruption that's for sure.
If Gov maintains what they are doing Now. Next Next generation will have to be cleaners for ( Foreign Singaporean ) irregardless of how many Degrees you have.
@richardchee2454
Жыл бұрын
Already happening to many elderly Singaporeans. PAP failed these elderly Singaporeans.
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
Sadly DUMB 61% Keep VOTING to be SCREWED
PAP should be grateful of WP always there to watch and make sure they do their work. Going against an English test for immigration is going against what lee kuan yew (therefore singapore) stands for.
@jonathanlim2269
Жыл бұрын
LKY is not Singapore
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
LKY Got rid of CORRUPTION. NOW Corruption even in CPIB. What a BLOODY Joke. AMK TC Right under PM's Nose ALSO Got CORRUPTION. CORRUPTION in NTUC. Look at KOM Case of CORRUPTION; Light Tap on The Wrist for 73M CORRUPTION. Compare The times of LKY n his Son There U Have It. Wonderful 4G ADDICTED to 💰💰 WORST Is Yet To Come
Grate People. 🙏
Come to Bedok Reservoir Condos and count the number of CECA. No need for statistics from anybody.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
Singapore politics is not perfect , but has things been so bad for decades that it warrants a evolution of Singapore politics ?
@davidgoh681
Жыл бұрын
It’s very late in the day Yougene Tan! Singaporean are already at stage3 deadly cancer. Not only do we need an evolution but we clearly need a drastic revolution in Singapore politics.
look at those bowed-heads at the G front bench, sinking into their seats. Million $ speech for million $ ministers.
The ruling party should not use parliamentary time to discredit the opposition. What both parties should do is present their options of how to solve Sg domestic problems and how to bring Sg to its future in view OG global challenges. They could cross examine each other’s proposals vigorously as no solution is perfect and they could bring about the best proposal foreword. Singaporeans are no simpletons. We can discern. We know the different global & domestic eras of our Pioneer & Merdeka generations, and the different routes and strategies SG needed to go through. Today, & near future SG faces much different global & domestic issues from the first 50 yrs of nation building. Our concerns which u hope the govt could help solve are : (1) the rising cost of living even at hawker centres & coffee shops (2) ridiculous rise in housing costs of public & private sectors without any effective controls / measures so far which are detriment to local Singaporeans and foreigners whom we need to supplement our talent & labour pool. (3) We need a total revamp of our HDB BTO, resale and rentals policies so that young couples could get their flats quickly with affordable prices. Many parents are aiding their children to pay the first 20% of their 1st HDB flats. Also retirees empty nesters should be allowed to rent out extra rooms for both short term within HDB stipulated terms & controlled prices (say minimum 5 days for bread & breakfast for budget tourists who wants to experience what’s like living like a local) & long term so as to earn recurring income and be useful. (4) make digital payments & platform more user friendly especially for Pioneer generations. At age 74 & above. (5) Healthcare cost is a great concern for Singaporeans. Govt should subsidize all medical consultations, treatments, diagnostic tests, services and medications, instead of restricting to a list of subsidized items for all Singaporeans. As for PRs maybe they could only enjoy 30% - max 50% of citizens subsidies. (6) PRs & Citizenship applications - we need them from all walks & status of employment. Our 58 yrs of History shown many came to Sg (especially from neighboring countries) and become citizens. Many started from zero became successful and they make a living for themselves, their family and contributed to Sg. They pass on these great values of Singapore to their kids who in turn take Sg to next future level.
Whatever whenever whatsoever.... We strongly need an Opposition Party in the parliament.....
@limlisa
Жыл бұрын
To make a mess of Singapore and become like other democratic countries
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
@@limlisa MIW ARROGANCE Astounding; Out of This UNIVERSE. In POWER for WAY Too Long. SuperMajority to Do as they Please. DUMB 61% Keep VOTING to be SCREWED 👍👏👏👏
@kelvincheng5901
Жыл бұрын
On the contrary...Other countries will sit up n notice that the country has matured n progressed as a society and not view it as a nanny state
this is honestly one of the best speeches ive heard in this parliament
@quad6752
Жыл бұрын
Indeed is the best since LKY
@kelvincheng5901
Жыл бұрын
Dun forget Tharman...he's capable of giving very good speeches too. But why is he so quiet these days?
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree...bravo Pritam
What was the conclusion of his last lie?
@jefferytay3225
Жыл бұрын
Whose?
Close down immigration coming from India.
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
NEVER 10M Coming MORE IMPORTED PROBLEMS n HIGHER PRICES
Look at the achievement, compare with any other country on earth. I have to say pap government is a great success story.
@Kafir667
Жыл бұрын
Correction: the PAP government when LKY was still in charge.
@waynegore5291
Жыл бұрын
Pap government from 1965 till now.
Agree that Singapore deserve a 1/3 Alternative MP's to ensure the PAP does not PUSH any bills that are not in the interest of Spore n Sporeans, esp DETRIMENTAL to S'PORE.👍💪
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
Fully agreed with the idea of GP care based on enrolment This is something Australia recently adopted in a policy of MyMedicare. Your views are clinical sound and effective 😊
29:29 - In order to pass a Constitutional amendment with a 2/3 majority, the PAP needs 63 votes.
@Shinichiakiyamaaa
Жыл бұрын
And there was a session where only 60 were present and wp members supplemented to pass the constitutional change
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
2025. NEED To DENY PAP > 60 Seats
Excellent speech.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@jameswilliam26
Жыл бұрын
@@scbchong6964, why use the standards of yesteryear for today's Singapore? Is it the same Singapore we are talking about? Are you assuming that there has been no progress? I don't know about you, but I am quite certain I would qualify. It is not about letting the Opposition, or anybody, tell you what to do, but to float alternative proposals for discussion. There being alternatives is better than not having any, right?
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@jameswilliam26 Citizen, "discussing" alternatives is mere jawboning and rhetoric from Opposition. Like the Apple chief designer Jony Ive said: " Talking about 'change' and being different is very easy. But being better, that is very difficult." Problem with Opposition supporters is they are too arrogant, entitled and self-important. So self-righteous to believe that all their alternatives must be better. And keep Cancelling everything from PAP govt. Just because PAP, so must be bad and out to hurt and harm all singaporeans. Really? re: ...I would qualify... So you agree to being oppressed by Opposition politicians, and being led by your nose? You so sure your parents will pass their English test?
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@facta-non-verba If you are young and not earning a living yet, beware of the propaganda from Opposition politicians.
When 24th April is a very something that i would like to interfere because of people's money...
While we should welcome discourse on this and note our maturity in doing so, I remain dismayed at the manner which many keyboard warriors hurled brickbats at Mr Singh that led me to wonder if they had met up with him or know him personally at any point of his political life? To begin with, do they even feel the pulse of the WP or Singapore Democratic Party for that matter?
@1965Singaporean
Жыл бұрын
WP stupid la. Why change when everything under PAP is working superbly fine? He thinks Singaporean stupid?
@hilo4110
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean Define superbly well? There is lots of arguments going on due to language barriers though
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
@@1965Singaporean LKY Got rid of CORRUPTION. NOW Corruption even in CPIB. What a BLOODY Joke. AMK TC Right under PM's Nose ALSO Got CORRUPTION. CORRUPTION in NTUC. Look at KOM Case of CORRUPTION; Light Tap on The Wrist for 73M CORRUPTION. Compare The times of LKY n his Son There U Have It. Wonderful 4G ADDICTED to 💰💰 WORST Is Yet To Come
Old man said we have no natural resources but we have capable and talented English Speaking Singaporeans, we went on to progress and prosper. COBUS Treatment degraded to No natural resources and no talents & lack of skills needing FTs + GST + Hikes + compulsory Medishield + 100K+ COE. Question is; What is relevant? Selling What and benefitting WHO? them?
Well done
The global politics and economy is changing from the last 50 years of PAP governance. The LKY blueprint cannot bd totally relevant for Singapore development and progress moving forward. It need to be reviewed to improve outdated policies and philosophy. The culture of woke and leftists battle with rightist group in the west are fierce and somewhat destructive to society. Our system of government cannot remain extreme in imposing socialist governance. There should be social welfarism to look after the less fortunate as the wealth gap widen and become victims of tsunami of technology sweeping the world. Many people have been left behind while foreign talents and labourer were inducted into the country economic development in huge nos. These less fortunate locals were unprepared with highly skilled talent being deprived by a system of free expression and choice to determine their own future. The current system of education of children are to steer them into various sectors of businesses determined by the government. This is a narrow approach in today’s global economy. Apart from financial assistance scheme there should be open environment, freer platforms and ample unrestrictive opportunities for local enterprise to flourish. Locals have been stifled and suppressed creating a population of people deprived of creativity, genuine resilience and resourcefulness. Much more need to revamp the system to put citizens interest first and redirect their rights. Apart from government where there role is to create opportunity while relying on people to make progress from the opportunities. Time to change fir PSO to work with the people not applying a outdated policy of being authoritarian and talking down to the people. If this persist Singapore will fail. Fissures are showing.
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
" Past Performance is NOT Proof Of Future Returns " Just like any Financial Advice 4G WEAKEST TEAM EVER. NOTHING to Show Keep Bringing Up DEAD OLD Ma. PATHETIC
endure until next GE...disappointed in PAP already...let DPM wong happy for a year or two...time to give opposition a vote...hope he can still have the title of DPM.
This video changed my life!!! Majulah Singapura!!
@mygrandkids7361
Жыл бұрын
There's HOPE
Any criticism of the gov policies are indeed serious matters not for the government to take them as petty matters.
The govt do not need the opposition to chip away their trust. The many own goals that the govt scored with their disastrous actions like those during the pandemic is enough for people to lose trust in them. Blaming the opposition for exposing the mistakes as actions to chip away trust in govt is simply mindblowing.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@02june80
8 ай бұрын
@@scbchong6964: “These foreigners [- including dodgy permanent residents (PRs)] - are here [in Singapore] to contribute economically & who will want to come to Singapore if we subject them to the conscription & lifelong reservist liability which we compel onto all our local lads, regardless of how many male children the parents conceive or the varied socio-economic conditions of their nuclear families? THEY WILL LEAVE”! - Alvin 楊康海 (good riddance) So to speak.
I really hopr for a credible alternative voice for Singapore for my children. Howeevr, thud far, it has been rather disappointing. Nonetheless, I look forward that we, singapore, could progress to celebrate 100th nstion building.
To the Citizens, WP raised serious bread and butter issues but to the PM is advancing populist ideas. In 2025, I hope citizens voices can be heard by the PAP, loud and Clear.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@ttkoh123
Жыл бұрын
@@scbchong6964 If you can't even respect the Merdeka Generation of Singaporeans OR differentiate them with the Foreigners then please take a hike, this country is NOT for you. Singaporeans who are Proud of their Own Country will understand to take Pride of smooth Social Integration as criteria example like a ATAS Restaurant who would demand for dress code Versus the Street Side sellers, anybody also can mentality.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@ttkoh123 Merdeka Generation means you are a Boomer and born sometime between1945 till late-1950s?. But I am GenX, born in 1960s singapore. Both my parents born in Singapore before Jap Occupation. Before you point finger and bully, which of the jobs do you qualify to work in? How many of the jealous Opposition supporters can pass the English test? You are using your "national pride" just to bully and oppress foreigners because Opposition supporters are jealous and envious.
You mean like one party doesn't get 80% of the popular vote & doesn't rule since independence? Roll on the floor sighing.......
can we cancel the coe?
@Cendrawasih444
Жыл бұрын
and absd to ( minimum criteria) instead
While wards run by the People’s Action Party are swift to lavish praises on wayang speeches by the retired Inderjit Singh and existing Dr Lily Neo made eons ago, how much of them do you really intimately know, beyond those photographs of hugging elderly or appearing at community events? I have heard from Dr Neo’s former RC Chairwoman that she is not who she seems to be beyond those lenses. Dr Neo has since fallen from one of the most admired MPs to one who was almost splashed urine at and stabbed in 2014 by her own admission.
@ipanmei3380
Жыл бұрын
You heard? Like how Raeesah khan heard? Your side like to tia gong alot hor
Audio system. DISAPOIINTED 😢😢😢
The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew also said that whilst new immigrants are somewhat different from us, their children who are born and bred here will be like one of us. Whilst English proficiency is and should be one of the criteria, it should not carry a huge weightage as there are many other overriding considerations. In certain cases, it should even be given zero weightage.
@essjay9768
Жыл бұрын
What are those 'certain' cases?
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
I remember a few yrs ago when I was at ICA to Collect my Passport. A Tiong New Citizen couldn't converse with Malay ICA Officer; ZERO Command of ENGLISH. He had to call his colleague to help . These New Citizens are PATHETIC
Cannot have serious policies because use of the lack of openness and transparency of the PAP government.
Watch from 12:00 onward, good take! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Are we that quick to forget how the WP MPs have held the fort high since winning by a razor-thin margin in 2015? They have voiced out vicariously on a range of hot button issues like the 38 Oxley Rd, Tampering of the Constitution, Test Ballooning of the GST before 2021 and last but not least, The Corruption Scandal of State-owned Keppel Corp. I distinctively recalled Mr Png Eng Huat chiding Indranee Rajah on the double standards of questioning and intimidation!
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
LKY Got rid of CORRUPTION. NOW Corruption even in CPIB. What a BLOODY Joke. AMK TC Right under PM's Nose ALSO Got CORRUPTION. CORRUPTION in NTUC. Look at KOM Case of CORRUPTION; Light Tap on The Wrist for 73M CORRUPTION. Compare The times of LKY n his Son There U Have It. Wonderful 4G ADDICTED to 💰💰 WORST Is Yet To Come
During the FT debate, Mr Leong admitted that some segment of the society will view his stand of Ceca as racist. Don't mind me asking why did the wp not highlight this racial stand by Mr Leong and only to mention it now?
Evolution?? He spoken like American.. Talk talk talk and do nothing..
U can say whatever you want 😏, none will be useful to PAP
Cannot tahan liao 😂 That man behind keeping dozing off 😂
Without foreigners pap ministers cannot earn millions
Such as ?
Nice ah become opposition. Only check and criticize the govt but the govt cannot even criticise them coz later their supporters will get very angry.
Where is Anzia R?
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
Kena COVID-19 NEED to go for Adverse Events Inducing 💉💉💉
Very clear.....ya why fear Sg people not mature. We have tolerated thus far so releasing information don't change that. Important is those new immigrants must agree and accept English language to integrate. WP is positive and interactive. Seems Pritam never did not choose avoidance but replied succinctly.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Would your parents be able to pass the English test? You are willing to let Opposition tell you what to do? If you had to apply for SG PR or EP, with your education, work skills, talents and earning power, would you qualify?
@ssangyongA230
Жыл бұрын
English is a unifying language , otherwise everything will be based on $$. It will help bring immigrants closer with rest of us, making English as the lingua franca. Look to future. Never look back in past, that should be the positive approach. Keep looking back at our past, not progressive. We are not rolling back to Era where there are schools that teach everything in mandarin.
100% agree
Have to be categorical. On SG basic-class food & services: such Indian/Chinese food stalls - those coming from their mainland are mostly unable to speak/understand english. How they adapt will determine their work-fate. Expectedly, foriegn office workers are almost all of them can do with English. English is not so key as far as foriegn workers are concerned.
@limliza992
Жыл бұрын
More for their spouses who may not be fluent in English or do not know basic English. We cannot reject them but we can teach them English to integrate. Test is to ensure there is effort to educste them. I suppose it is a good intention. Test should not be as hard as PSLE or O level standard, basic communication will suffice.
Pritam Singh is World Class PM Quality. Unlike CODBUS Treatment, Pritam Singh would certainly be well received and Welcome.
What brand are our voting machines😅😅😅
WP has proved themselves to be a creditable opposition. While not all he said in this speech is true, especially the compounding of GST taxes(I would like to see how that works mathematically), taken as a whole, it is far better than most politicians in other advanced countries. Far ahead of PSP, which I feel PAP speech on populist politics was targeted at.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
"Credible"? Citizen, asking for change and being different is very easy. Being BETTER and delivering BETTER is very difficult. Which Opposition MP would you entrust your business financials and operations to?
@Kafir667
Жыл бұрын
@@scbchong6964 So you think business financials and operations can continue to operate optimally while quality of life decreases and dissatisfaction increases y-o-y?
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@Kafir667 Citizen, quality of life in SG is very high. All citizens can work in civil service, armed forces, private sector or start a business. You can even live and work abroad. Daily living costs are low and reasonable. It is lifestyle costs which are expensive. BUT govt never force you to spend on luxury goods and property and cars, right? btw "dissatisfaction" is in your head. It is an emotion and not facts. All are given equal 24 hours each day to make the best of it. Why some can excel, but YOU choose to grumble, complain, point finger and blame govt yet take no action to better your life? Why so dependent on Opposition politicians to give you a good life? Why so willing to suck up to Pritam?
@Kafir667
Жыл бұрын
@@scbchong6964 your jumping to conclusions and assumption that every opposition supporter is a disgruntled and underachieving individual is laughable
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
@@Kafir667 Citizen, I think you are still in school or an undergrad, right? You seduced by Opposition's propaganda of no-consequences welfare libertarian democracy. Btw, after 30 years working in private sector, I can confirm that workers who complain alot, biatch alot, grumble, point finger and blame others alot and yet cannot deliver better work, are almost always Opposition supporters with anti-authority, anti-govt bad attitude. Are you working full time yet, or still living rent-free under your parents' roof? Do you pay any taxes and do you contribute to household expenses?
WP boleh...
Superb speech.
Singapore how to make he does support kalistanis in Singapore Because these always they are too smart. Cid should scree😢every skih coming in from abroad.
The moment you see the title of this video. 😅
Wise to Treat Opposition as Enemy. Oppose. Not Same. Make Sure that Singaporeans who vote Opposition are Not Rewarded.
PS's speech was way better than LHL's speech.
@scbchong6964
Жыл бұрын
Talking "change" and being different and punishing foreigners is plain pandering and telling you what you want to hear. What has WP delivered better to singaporeans after 15 years of talk and empty promises?
@taeyeonist1462
Жыл бұрын
ps is 100x better than the useless pap mps
The day Singapore decriminalizes drugs and provides single-payer healthcare will be the day I have faith in any of the politicians. Probably won't ever happen though, common sense policies offend the PAP
Imagine the impact of this headline in various countries such as Japan, China, Russia, Germany, Neighbouring SE Asia Countries, "Fast track to PR and Citizenship in Singapore for those who speaks good English".
@jefflim7020
Жыл бұрын
Why must we give them foreigners fast tracked pr and citizenship just because they speak good English? We are free to set our own criteria and rules. Likewise, you don't see such cases happening in countries like UK and Aussie?
@davidgoh681
Жыл бұрын
You are disingenuos
WP is in fact is serious about policies all these while. I must emphasise WP like all other parties do not discredit the existing government. What they are doing is to bring out alternatives which are most necessary in certain areas. I am asking that the current government stop criticisings instead. The decisions remain to be self righteous cannot be permanently stable.
2 behind Pritam looks BORED
@vincecarlo
Жыл бұрын
Day Dreaming Thinking about What Expensive dinner to have Later
“ a rouge Government springing from the Bosom of the PAP “ …. Subliminal Message? 😅 …
I am guessing that pap needs more CECAs to settle down here bcos need the new citizens to vote for pap, otherwise next election, it will lose more seats.