Interesting that PM Lee had a chat with the Canadian PM Justin T n said that he hopes the row between Canada n PRC can be resolved amicably with all involved observing international laws m rules.
NOT sure if PRC asked him to do so or if they take it as an affront fr a 'friend' giving advice unsolicited. Or PM Lee meant it for Dr M since he didn't really say much abt Sgp/Msia sea n air territorial/airspace mgt spat. Let's see...
"Tan Cheng Bock files application to form new political party
SINGAPORE: Former presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock on Friday (Jan 18) announced his return to politics, saying he has filed an application to form a new political party.
Dr Tan headed a group of "12 concerned Singaporeans, including some ex-PAP (People’s Action Party) cadres" who on Wednesday filed the application with the Registry of Societies, said the 78-year-old in a media release.
The names of the 11 other applicants were not mentioned. A spokesperson from Dr Tan's media team said he cannot share their names at this stage.
The party will be called the Progress Singapore Party, and is intended to be an "added voice in Parliament".
"Over the years a group of us have been walking the ground, meeting many Singaporeans from all walks of life," said Dr Tan. "We held group discussions and conversations with many, listening to their concerns, hearing their fears and feeling their pain."
"We felt a sense of duty to come forward and help address the issues in a more formal setting like Parliament. So we decided to form a political party to be an added voice in Parliament."
"We want to build a compassionate and truly democratic Singapore where good values and people matter," he said. "Freedom of choice and free speech without fear must be defended."
Dr Tan said he and his team are waiting for approval from the Registry of Societies and once approval is granted, a press conference will be held to detail the party's objectives, vision and mission."
This is almost like the moment many have been waiting expectantly! Dr TCB narrowly lost the previous EP race to Dr Tony Tan due to the other 2 TANs that split the votes. After that he gained a lot of goodwill but was denied a chance to contest again in the recent "reserved for Malay only EP. It again raised awareness of the people abt Dr TCB.
Now the real deal! If his app is approved, it will officially b a political party that may be able to offer opportunities for new faces to join n make a difference in a PAP dominated parliament!?
It will b interesting to find out tje objectives, vision n mission of this newly minted political society called Progress Sgp Party (PSP).
May it b successful n get some MPs other than WP into the parliament n make the quality of debates even higher!!
NOT sure if PRC asked him to do so or if they take it as an affront fr a 'friend' giving advice unsolicited. Or PM Lee meant it for Dr M since he didn't really say much abt Sgp/Msia sea n air territorial/airspace mgt spat. Let's see...
"Tan Cheng Bock files application to form new political party
SINGAPORE: Former presidential candidate Tan Cheng Bock on Friday (Jan 18) announced his return to politics, saying he has filed an application to form a new political party.
Dr Tan headed a group of "12 concerned Singaporeans, including some ex-PAP (People’s Action Party) cadres" who on Wednesday filed the application with the Registry of Societies, said the 78-year-old in a media release.
The names of the 11 other applicants were not mentioned. A spokesperson from Dr Tan's media team said he cannot share their names at this stage.
The party will be called the Progress Singapore Party, and is intended to be an "added voice in Parliament".
"Over the years a group of us have been walking the ground, meeting many Singaporeans from all walks of life," said Dr Tan. "We held group discussions and conversations with many, listening to their concerns, hearing their fears and feeling their pain."
"We felt a sense of duty to come forward and help address the issues in a more formal setting like Parliament. So we decided to form a political party to be an added voice in Parliament."
"We want to build a compassionate and truly democratic Singapore where good values and people matter," he said. "Freedom of choice and free speech without fear must be defended."
Dr Tan said he and his team are waiting for approval from the Registry of Societies and once approval is granted, a press conference will be held to detail the party's objectives, vision and mission."
This is almost like the moment many have been waiting expectantly! Dr TCB narrowly lost the previous EP race to Dr Tony Tan due to the other 2 TANs that split the votes. After that he gained a lot of goodwill but was denied a chance to contest again in the recent "reserved for Malay only EP. It again raised awareness of the people abt Dr TCB.
Now the real deal! If his app is approved, it will officially b a political party that may be able to offer opportunities for new faces to join n make a difference in a PAP dominated parliament!?
It will b interesting to find out tje objectives, vision n mission of this newly minted political society called Progress Sgp Party (PSP).
May it b successful n get some MPs other than WP into the parliament n make the quality of debates even higher!!
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