We will update this page with the pictures from the Straits Times each day until the elections are over.
As the General Election approaches, we take a look at the coverage of the People’s Action Party (PAP) by the state-owned broadsheet, The Straits Times. Invariably and, an uncanny coincidence perhaps, virtually all the pictures of the PAP are of the members smiling.
We also notice that the PAP is perhaps trying to soften its image – by being photographed together with children.
There’s the front page picture of PAP secretary general Lee Hsien Loong, on 6 March, surrounded by smiling faces as he carries an infant in his arms; MP Charles Chong speaking with a little girl; and MP Amy Khor speaking to another little girl in school uniform; and MP Heng Chee How in a picture with a couple carrying a small child.
It is perhaps not surprising that the PAP is trying to soften its image – especially with all that have happened these last five years or so.
Here’re some pictures from the Straits Times’ coverage.
Straits Times 21 Mar 2011 Pg A3
Law & Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam
Straits Times 21 Mar 2011 Pg B2
George Yeo ST 21 Mar 2011 Pg B2
ST 21 Mar 2011 Pg B3
Straits Times, 22 Mar 2011, Front Page
Straits Times, 23 Mar 2011
Straits Times 23 Mar 2011, Pg A3
St Front Page 24 March 2011
25 March 2011
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Saturday, 26 March 2011
PAP
Opposition
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Sunday Times, 27 March 2011
PAP
OPPOSITION
None.
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28 March 2011
PAP
OPPOSITION
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29 March 2011
PAP
OPPOSITION
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I’ve thought about it and will vote OPPOSITION. Why? Because the PAP has spawn another soulless elitist being like yourself. Oh, anyway I’m not poor either. I drive a Mercedes and stay in an executive apartment. But I still don’t like the direction Singapore is heading.
By the way, you are complaining now too, in case you haven’t noticed. That is the basic right of every human being. The issue here is, if there’s no one to complain, then no one needs to listen. How would you feel if your complaints were not heard or attended to? You mean you have never been unsatisfied with any service? I find that hard to believe because you are obviously making a fuss now.
Anyway, you are missing the entire point here since even our PM understands and you obviously don’t.
“You want cheapo HDB flats… Singapore’s land is so limited, HOW CHEAP YOU WANT? You think what? HDB grow like mushroom? All you need is soil, sunshine, water and some love? NO LEH A LOT OF BANGALA NEEDED TO BUILD THEM!”
Sally, from that statement I have from quoted (from you), it shows very clearly that you are disconnected. Wake up.