21st May 2012
It has been about a year after the general elections last year. My understanding of politics in Singapore has increased with some readings, exchanges with people whom I learnt a lot from, as well as exposing myself to people of different political views. Last year, before elections, I volunteered with National Solidarity Party (NSP) as they have contested in Tampines. Prior to the elections, I focused mainly on understanding NSP's manifesto. I would not say that I wholeheartedly supported the team (due to my lack of understanding of politics back then) but I knew the reasons why I was reluctant to vote for the ruling party and also I believed my motivation to not have one of the ministers, standing in Tampines GRC, to renew his term as a minister and Member of Parliament was strong.
After the elections, as suggested by one of the friends I made on the polling day, I decided to visit a few opposition parties during their open house and other activities. As for the ruling party, I attended a Meet-the-People Session in my constituency. I am not going to reveal the details about my visits and my personal take on each party, but after having observed The Workers' Party some time, I began to see a new hope for Singapore. I have witnessed how people in the party worked and I liked what I saw. Therefore, I volunteer, learn and grow as a person. Today I can proudly say that I am a volunteer of The Workers' Party and I fully subscribe to the party's beliefs for Singapore. Just to name one -- to serve the people and to ensure that the People’s Action Party does not forget their responsibility to serve you. Without opposition parties intervention, I believe there may be little or no improvements in our systems since elections last year.
Dear Hougang residents,
Please vote for Mr Png Eng Huat!
He is a truly nice person whom I have known even before the by-election. He and The Workers' Party are ready to serve Hougang residents and Singaporeans!
HUAT ah!!!
Regards,
Pamela
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