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Live updates for Tonight’s Rallies – Saturday, 30th April
Apr. 30 | The rallies tonight will commence at 7pm. Our volunteers on the ground will bring you the latest updates. 7.00 pm: CST supporter at SPP rally is wearing personalised T-shirt. Words on shirt say PAP’s Stop At 2 policy prevented Singaporeans...
“Emotional burden”? We should rejoice instead
Apr. 30 | Steffen Toh / I cringed when I read Minister George Yeo’s words describing how the Workers’ Party is forcing the voters in Aljunied to shoulder the heavy ‘emotional burden’ of ensuring the opposition gets a substantial voice in the Parliament....
Our Honest Mistake Tee is finally here! (those who ordered please take note)
Apr. 30 | Dear readers, For those who have purchased our TOC Honest Mistake T-shirt, we are happy to announce that it is finally here! However, considering that the postal office does not work over the weekends and public holidays, we estimate that the T-shirts...
Pictures from the rallies on Friday, 29 April
Apr. 30 | Workers’ Party Rally – Pictures by Jean Loo Workers’ Party Rally – Pictures by Aaron Lim Singapore Democratic Party Rally – Pictures by Kirsten Han National Solidarity Party Rally –...
The showdown in Aljunied
Apr. 30 | by Ng E-Jay/ photo credit: Aaron Lim Aljunied GRC is shaping up to be the hottest potato of GE 2011. Mr Low Thia Khiang, Secretary-General of the Worker’s Party (WP), has left his Hougang stronghold to join his colleagues Sylvia Lim, Chen...
Freak result? What do you fear?
Apr. 30 | The following is sent to us by a TOC reader. Tan Hui Min/ photo credit: Aaron Lim at Worker’s Party rally at Serangoon Stadium on 29 April GE is always an exciting time – it is the time we find Singaporeans, young and old, gathered...
Walking the road to Aljunied
Apr. 30 | by Khairulanwar Zaini/ photos by Jean Loo, Aaron Lim and Jing Quan A member of the public waves the Worker's Party flag in the air/ Jean Loo With their gunsights sharply trained on Aljunied, the Workers’ Party’s charm offensive has begun...
Videos – Rally Speeches 29 April 2011
Apr. 30 | Here’re the videos from last night’s rallies: SDP's Tan Jee Say
I don’t know how to vote, but do you?
Apr. 30 | This note was first published on the author’s Facebook page. He has given TOC the permission to republish it. by Clement Chio/ 5 years ago, I was just another typical University student. I can’t say I was extremely interested in politics back...
Dealing with democracy from young
Apr. 30 | by Ow Shi Hong/ I address the article titled “Study details of Opposition’s proposed policies, ask for explanations: DPM Wong” in Today, April 11 2011. credit: AsiaOne What gnawed at and was paramount to me was my cognisance that the DPM...
SPP: ‘This is Singapore and this is our home.’
Apr. 30 | by Benjamin Cheah/ photos by Ko Siew Huey ‘We want to listen to your heart and bring it to Parliament.’ These words, uttered by Mr Benjamin Pwee, seemed to be the Singapore People’s Party’s (SPP) rallying cry. The three key themes of the rally...
An unfortunate encounter with NSP – a note to the opposition candidates
Apr. 30 | This is a letter sent to us by a TOC reader. Eunice Lua Opposition guys, you always feel that it is unfair that the ruling party slams you for “suddenly appearing only during elections”, but seriously, did you guys really do anything? Two...
The Hougang spirit
Apr. 30 | April 29, 2010 Jessica Lim for TOC/ credit: Jing Quan Singaporeans showed up in strong numbers to attend the Workers’ Party first election rally yesterday in the open field along Hougang Avenue 4. While many came via public transport or on foot,...
Live updates for Tonight’s Rallies – Friday, 29th April
Apr. 29 | The rallies tonight will commence at 7pm. Our volunteers on the ground will bring you the latest updates. 6:10pm: Small crowd forming at Serangoon stadium where the Worker’s Party will hold their rally tonight. 6:37pm: From a TOC reporter at Serangoon: Crowd...
What is the spirit of democracy?
Apr. 29 | credit: ST The front page of Straits Times today quoted PAP’s candidate George Yeo as saying “Workers Party is forcing an “emotional dilemma” on the Aljunied GRC’s voters who have to choose between “enlightened self-interest”...
Low to Yeo: Clarify what happens to Aljunied plans if PAP loses
Apr. 29 | Jessica Lim / Workers’ Party (WP) Secretary General Low Thia Khiang has fired a salvo at the PAP’s Aljunied team led by George Yeo, asking them to clarify what will happen to plans for Aljunied GRC if the PAP was not elected into the constituency. “First,...
21-year old disgusted with Straits Times
Apr. 29 | PT Wong Dear Straits Times, I am 21 years old. And I read your papers almost everyday. I liked reading what you offered. Yesterday in my school’s lecture on politics, we touched on the topic of Social Movement. I never would have thought Singaporeans...
Letter to TOC – Brace yourself for 87-0
Apr. 29 | by Loh Kai Herng/ There is a very real and chilling possibility that Singaporeans will wake up on May 8, the day after election day, and find ourselves with 87 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the PAP, and none from the opposition. If so, we will...
“RP is about returning power to the people!”
Apr. 29 | Lisa Li / photos by Kirsten Han Mr J.B Jeyaretnam was never far from everyone’s minds at the Reform Party’s first rally at Clementi Stadium, which saw a crowd of more than a thousand. “Wake up to your rights as a human being!”...
Achtung!!!! A TOC app for iPhone!!!
Apr. 29 | To bring you the latest GE news where-ever you are, we’ve developed an iPhone app for you to download.. free!!!! Click here to download!
SDP puts on fiery show
Apr. 29 | by Jewel Philemon/ photos by May Lin The stage was set, the players were ready and the atmosphere was electrifying. Reporters lined the sides of the stages, snapping shots and shooting videos. The core SDP supporters thronged near the stage while the...
To build a home: from Hougang to Aljunied
Apr. 29 | by Khairulanwar Zaini/ Low introducing his candidate for Hougang SMC Yaw Shin Leong Walk with me, walk it off, the excess fat of misery and fear. Too much to carry around the heart. Walk free. – Jeanette Winterson, Gut Symmetries And the legendary...
Photos of Nomination Day (updated)
Apr. 29 | Photos by Terry Xu/Chong Woon Hian/Patrick Chng/Stephanie Chok/Joshua Chiang Click on the links below to view the various slideshows South View Primary School Nomination Centre (Click here to view slideshow) Deyi Secondary School Nomination Centre (Click here...
Videos – speeches from the rallies
Apr. 29 | The first day of the General Election proper saw the various political parties take to the stage at rallies across Singapore. Visit TOC Facebook page for discussions and updates on the election. Here are some videos of speeches at the various rallies...
Photos of WP Rally at Hougang 28th April
Apr. 29 | photo by Priscilla Chan Photos by Jean Loo and Aaron Lim <
NSP: “It is about you.”
Apr. 29 | by Benjamin Cheah/ Mr Goh Meng Seng The National Solidarity’s debut rally was a direct challenge to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and his team at Marine Parade Group Representative Constituency. Immigration, dissatisfaction with the Government, and...
Photos of PAP rally at Buangkok 28th April 2011
Apr. 29 | photos by Priscilla Chia and Joshua Chiang
Rally Schedule for Friday, 29th April 2011
Apr. 29 | People’s Action Party Ang Mo Kio GRC Yio Chu Kang Stadium, 210 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 7pm Moulmein-Kallang GRC Open field by Kallang Ave 7pm Pioneer SMC Jurong West Stadium, 20 Jurong West St 93 7pm Worker’s Party Aljunied...
Don’t be afraid to use the stick – TOC reader
Apr. 29 | Seleste Ong/ I was never interested in politics. The Singapore political scene was nondescript, with one dominant party and other small, (what was to me) dodgy opposition parties. Moreover I felt that the ruling party was doing a good job and their policies...
Goh Meng Seng’s brother passes
Apr. 28 | Ravi Philemon/ Mr David Goh, brother of the secretary-general of National Solidarity party, Mr Goh Meng Seng, passed away on Thursday morning. Mr Goh was only 56 years old and had no prior major illnesses before his death from a sudden cardiac arrest. Mr...
SDP manifesto tackles major issues
Apr. 28 | Jewel Philemon, additional reporting by Elliot A. Pictures by Jeremy Philemon The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) unveiled its election manifesto, “The SDP Solution”, on Wednesday at a press conference held at 22 Marshall Road. The SDP is the only...
28th April Rally Schedule
Apr. 28 | People’s Action Party Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Open field bounded by Sengkang Central, Sengkang East Road , Sengkang East Ave and Buangkok Drive , beside Buangkok MRT Station 7pm Worker’s Party Hougang SMC Open Field infront of Blk 837 bounded...
SCGS Nomination Day Videos
Apr. 28 | by Joshua Chiang PAP Supporters cheering PAP’s candidates for Tanjong Pagar GRC PAP candidates greeting media NSP candidate for Whampoa SMC Ken Sun interviewed by the media WP candidates for Moulmein-Kallang GRC arriving
A note to our readers
Apr. 28 | Dear readers, The General Elections is finally underway. Here at The Online Citizen, we are committed to bringing you the latest updates and exclusives on the election hustings. However, you may have noticed that the website has become a little bit slower...
TOC Exclusive: Why an opposition team missed deadline
Apr. 28 | By Ko Siew Huey In an exclusive interview with The Online Citizen, four of the assentors of an opposition team that failed to file their nomination papers on time today gave their account of what happened at the Nomination Centre. The team, comprising...
TOC Editorial: The Steve Tan debacle – Singaporeans deserve a full account
Apr. 28 | Singaporeans are none the wiser after PM Lee’s “explanation” of why PAP candidate for Tampines was dropped at the last minute this morning. Implying that Steve Tan’s withdrawal had to do with a “weakness” that had slipped through the PAP...
Low Thia Khiang explains his decision to move out of Hougang
Apr. 27 | Loke Hoe-Yeong/ Low Thia Khiang emphasized from the outset that he had contemplated and had decided to move out of Hougang and contest in a GRC a long time ago. The question, rather, was when and how it should be done. A key to his decision was his...
Mr Low Thia Khiang’s Open Letter to Voters of Hougang and Aljunied GRC
Apr. 27 | The following is an excerpt of Mr Low’s letter. Dear Fellow Singaporeans Leaving Hougang is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made in my life. Hougang has been such a huge part of me. It was the Hougang people who gave me their vote of confidence...
35 seconds
Apr. 27 | A letter to TOC from Ms Michelle Tan. I am disappointed that the Elections Committee disqualified Mr Ng Teck Siong from contesting in Tanjong Pagar on the basis of him submitting his form late by 35 seconds. We know that for any measuring device, there...
Low Thia Khiang explains his decision to move out of Hougang
Apr. 27 | TOC’s report will be published later tonight. Video by TodayDigital
TOC NOMINATION DAY Coverage
Apr. 27 | Follow TOC’s update on TOC Facebook as well. 9:20am: Breaking News: PAP candidate Steve Tan withdraws his candidacy from election. Read it here: http://www.straitstimes.com/GeneralElection/News/Story/STIStory_661681.html 9:30am Four bus...
5 sites for TOC GE news
Apr. 26 | Hi everyone, So, the big day is tomorrow – NOMINATION DAY. As we have been experiencing very high traffic the past week especially, we will provide updates, reports and articles on four sites: http://theonlinecitizen.com/ (TOC main site) http://ge2011.theonlinecitizen.com/...
Divorced – and facing housing woes
Apr. 26 | Leong Sze Hian Mr Tan (not his real name) came to see me recently at the one-on-one financial counselling (every Thursday 8 pm to 10 pm) at Blk 108, Potong Pasir Ave 1. He is 50-years old and a divorcee. He has been given one-hour visitation rights every...
Dr Yaacob, do you understand why your remark was misunderstood?
Apr. 26 | Lisa Li On 20 April 2011, Singapore’s Minister for Muslim Affairs Mr Yaacob Ibrahim was quoted saying “it may be timely for us to teach Malay as a foreign language rather than as a mother tongue.” (ST, 20 Apr 2011). Understandably, many...
Hard truths about integration
Apr. 26 | Mohd Nizam Ismail The recent brouhaha over remarks made by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in his book “Hard Truths” on Islam and integration shows that the issue of integration is one which is well alive in Singapore. MM Lee has since “stood corrected”...
A tale of two maid agencies – writer needs your advice
Apr. 26 | Minglee Alsop-Lim I need your urgent advice about employing a maid. As a busy mother, I need someone reliable to help out at home. My maid has worked for me for a long time. Her mother worked for my parents and did an excellent job, so I had faith in...
Criticisms posted on Balakrishnan’s Facebook page deleted
Apr. 26 | Comments by members of the public criticising Vivian Balakrishnan on his Facebook page have been removed/deleted by the page’s admin. It has also disabled wall postings by members of the public on the page. To know what has transpired so far in...
PAP engaging in smear campaign to mislead the public
Apr. 26 | The following is a letter from Li Shi-En Lisa which has been published in the Today newspaper on 26 April. I refer to the TODAYonline article “PAP on Wijeysingha video: Candidates should be upfront about motives” (April 25). The PAP team,...
SDP responds to Vivian Balakrishnan
Apr. 26 | The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has responded to the People’s Action Party’s Holland-Bukit Timah GRC team’s statement which was released on 25 April concerning a particular video and specifically the words spoken in that video...
