Why Singapore Election in 2010
We all should know by know that Potong Pasir and Hougang will be among those to have lift upgrading program being carried out. Something that has never happened to those opposition districts in the entire Singapore history. You can read about the full story here
In addition to that I’m sure most Singaporeans have also received our GST credits by now. Of which, many would term this as “red packet” money from the government. Nevertheless its always good to have additional cash.
Based on the signs above, and my earlier post I would think that we’ll be having our General Election sometime soon. Possibly in 2010. Here’s why:
- Ministers have been saying that the worst is over for Singapore’s economic crisis
- H1N1 though still spreading, but people & government are much calmer about the situation
- GST Packages are given out
- Lift Upgrading Program to start
- Polling Districts are going to be changed
- Last election was in 2006
Though strong signs point us towards an upcoming General Election in Singapore, I don’t think that it will happen this year.
Firstly, the IRs have yet to be opened. The public’s reaction still can’t be anticipated. Reports say that the Marina Bay Resort should open early next year.
Secondly, NDP is round the corner. I think every civil servant in the country is either directly or indirectly linked with the parade, be it organising comittee or just as participants (i.e. VIPs). Another very big event, the F1 Night Race also happens in September.
Lastly its also announced that APEC Summit will be held here in Novemeber. I’m sure everyone would be too busy making preparations, especially if Barack Obama comes to our sunny island.
Hence a good guess would probably be middle 2010.
September 13th, 2009 at 11:25 am
The fact that WHEN our next general election is going to be is a mystery and a topic of public curiosity begs introspection. Elections are supposed to be a predictable cycle of events that allows open, democratic selection of leadership. Events where leaders from all quarters are able to build a following, without restrictions, and full openness on w. Today, Singapore’s political canvas paints a landscape where the opposition are not allowed to speak publicly without permits, and when they do get opportunities to speak publicly, they are not allowed to campaign. The shroud of mystery surrounding our GE dates appear amidst this backdrop to be a carefully engineered process designed to limit the campaigning potential/campaign readiness of the opposition, reducing the playing field in so doing. Let’s see how effective it is in helping the PAP win yet another landslide.
December 9th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
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