Category Archives: Past General Elections

General Elections

Democracy – who is against it? GE 2020 – has it become a turning point? Dr TCB’s freedom strategy win votes for his PSP but not a MP seat in Parliament. Freedom of expression, speech and assembly… Is there a level-playing field for all these in politics and fairness to some political observers?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by tankoktim

Let the General Election contest begins…. It did in July 2020.   It was time to play hard balls….many did. . ==== . PSP has been registered.    Next is to roll out the Manifesto for all to see. . When … Continue reading →

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2014 GE – Govt apparatus could be torn apart if Opposition takes office

Posted on December 12, 2016 by tankoktim

“Next General Election will be a fight to see who forms government: PM Lee – ” in Straits Times on 8 Dec 2014. ——- Govt apparatus could be torn apart if Opposition takes office PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 28, 2014 in Today … Continue reading →

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Perfect economic storm; Economy must be ready for next ‘perfect storm’; Vital to prepare for a post-oil economy; E-commerce, the threats to brick-and-mortar businesses? How should Singapore remain competitive when more countries become 100% users of green and clean energy in a digital age? Britain wants to make Brexit UK become the Singapore of Europe; Singapore’s HDB public housing should be given UNESCO’s recognition;

Posted on September 26, 2015 by tankoktim

. ==== . Confronting a perfect long storm The world must face up to the gravity of the challenges it faces and organise itself more effectively to address them. Tharman Shanmugaratnam (From left) Ukrainian soldiers running for cover, horse and … Continue reading →

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Aim to win hearts of all Singaporeans to win at GEs; What is the cost? Trust between elected leaders and the people; Letter from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to PAP MPs on Rules of Prudence; Is it the PAP Govt’s honourable duty and responsibility to open the political floodgates to critics, and to lose at the next GE? What is true democracy? Google for the list of democratic countries;

Posted on September 25, 2015 by tankoktim

================== . Trust is a two-way street, and it has to be earned. Once trust is broken, gone, it cannot be easily be regained and to return to what it was originally. Yes and no. There are strict rules for … Continue reading →

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