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Dec 8, 2009
25th year for nothing
By Kor Kian Beng, Political Correspondent
The 74-year-old Mr Chiam, who was first elected on Dec 22, 1984, will likely speak at the event. -- ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
OPPOSITION veteran Chiam See Tong, who is also Member of Parliament for Potong Pasir, will be marking his 25th year as an MP at a dinner bash this Saturday.
Around 1,000 people, including leaders of several opposition parties, are expected to attend the event. The dinner will be held at an open field near Block 119 along Potong Pasir Avenue 1.
The 74-year-old Mr Chiam, who was first elected on Dec 22, 1984, will likely speak at the event.
Mr Desmond Lim Bak Chuan, secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) which Mr Chiam chairs, said 90 per cent of the guests will be Potong Pasir residents. The dinner costs $30 per person.
Said Mr Lim: 'It shows residents want to be involved in a tribute to Mr Chiam, for his 25 years of service to Potong Pasir.'
Mr Chiam, a teacher-turned-lawyer, entered politics in 1976 when he contested as an independent in Cairnhill. He lost to Mr Lim Kim San, the Communications and National Development Minister at that time.
Dec 8, 2009
25th year for nothing
By Kor Kian Beng, Political Correspondent
The 74-year-old Mr Chiam, who was first elected on Dec 22, 1984, will likely speak at the event. -- ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
OPPOSITION veteran Chiam See Tong, who is also Member of Parliament for Potong Pasir, will be marking his 25th year as an MP at a dinner bash this Saturday.
Around 1,000 people, including leaders of several opposition parties, are expected to attend the event. The dinner will be held at an open field near Block 119 along Potong Pasir Avenue 1.
The 74-year-old Mr Chiam, who was first elected on Dec 22, 1984, will likely speak at the event.
Mr Desmond Lim Bak Chuan, secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) which Mr Chiam chairs, said 90 per cent of the guests will be Potong Pasir residents. The dinner costs $30 per person.
Said Mr Lim: 'It shows residents want to be involved in a tribute to Mr Chiam, for his 25 years of service to Potong Pasir.'
Mr Chiam, a teacher-turned-lawyer, entered politics in 1976 when he contested as an independent in Cairnhill. He lost to Mr Lim Kim San, the Communications and National Development Minister at that time.
