Bukit Batok by-election to be held on May 7

[yahoo55]

Murali has been caught misleading and lying to BB voters, he now admits that the $1.9M carrot is "funding-neutral" and BB voters will still get it even if he loses. Previously Murali said that BB voters will only get the $1.9M carrot if he is elected, which means he has misled and lied to BB voters for his political agenda.

Murali also admits that the $1.9M carrot is actually part of David Ong's $24M carrot in GE2011. BB voters had already been bribed and voted for this $24M carrot by giving David Ong a huge majority. Murali has been deceitfully re-using David Ong's bribe tactic to BB voters for this by-election. PAP would be cheating the BB voters if they take away $24M public funding for NRP projects promised by David Ong.

Great response from Dr Chee. Rest assured BB voters, you will still get the $24M NRP projects if Dr Chee wins, the SDP town council will carried out the NRP projects for Bukit Batok, and the SDP town council can also add more new projects for Bukit Batok.

Dear Bukit Batok voters, how can you vote for a PAP conman that has been caught lying and misleading and tricking you into voting for him???

http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/candidates-argue-over-bukit-batok-upgrading-plans

Candidates argue over Bukit Batok upgrading plans

Published 29 April 2016

Murali says $1.9m project unveiled on Sunday is part of $23.6m masterplan; Chee says it was not made clear earlier

Walk around Bukit Batok and it is clear that improvements to the estate are taking place, People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Murali Pillai said yesterday.

He was responding to his opponent, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan, as their dispute over upgrading plans for the estate continued.

Dr Chee had, a day earlier, taken issue with a $1.9 million upgrading project Mr Murali unveiled on Sunday, and asked what happened to some $24 million worth of plans the PAP had pledged at the general election last year.

Yesterday, Mr Murali told reporters the $1.9 million project was just for one precinct in the estate, and it was part of a $23.6 million masterplan that former MP David Ong had announced some eight months ago.

The ballpark figure was for projects over five years - working out to some $4.5 million a year - for the single-member constituency, he added.

"There are a number of projects that have been fully executed, a number are still ongoing, and a number that are in the pipeline.

"I invite them (SDP) to do their homework, go around, then they can see with their own eyes what's happening," he said.

Responding, Dr Chee questioned why it was not made clear that the $1.9 million renewal project was part of the larger $24 million worth of plans that had already been mooted. "That's a very serious lapse on their part," he said.

Dr Chee added that he was happy to continue with Mr Ong's plans if he was elected, as he believed that residents welcomed the proposed upgrades.

But he also said that his town council will suggest other upgrading projects as he believes that certain areas in the constituency lack facilities such as zebra crossings and covered walkways.

He also believes the feeder bus services in the estate are not good enough, and would speak to bus operators SBS and SMRT about it.

Mr Murali explained that the $1.9 million plan came under the Government's Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP), which was "funding-neutral".

This means that funds would be disbursed regardless of who won the May 7 by-election.

 

[yahoo55]

From Dr Chee's FB post yesterday, an excellent statement.

Chee Soon Juan ???

28 April 2016
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[Admin]: Dr Chee's statement regarding Mr Murali's proposal of a $1.9m 3G park.

It's been more than 24 hours since I asked the PAP what happened to the plans that Mr David Ong put up in GE 2015 and we still haven't heard a reply.

For clarity's sake, let me recap the situation. During the general elections last year, Mr David Ong promised BB residents a series of projects that he said he would implement. These include a hawker centre, eldercare centres and childcare centres that would cost $24m.

The PAP has not disputed this, it cannot because it was widely reported.

Then a few days ago, Mr Murali came up with his own proposal of $1.9m to build a 3G park. He did not mention anything about the $24m worth of projects that Mr Ong had raised.

One of two things could have happened: Mr Murali either forgot about this or he has jettisoned Mr Ong's idea.

If it is the former, it shows how bad the PAP is about doing its homework. Or maybe internally, PAP is not communicating properly and are giving contradictory proposals. Therefore the question needs to be answered is: Is the PAP really organized internally enough to be able to handle such huge amounts of tax payers money which directly concerns the welfare of Bukit Batok residents?

Worse, it shows that the the PAP is just coming with wild proposals during elections just to entice voters. This is irresponsible.

If it is the latter – that Mr Murali has jettisoned Mr Ong's idea and come up with his own idea of this $1.9m 3G park project – that the PAP has to explain to BB voters why the change, why the confusion, and why the lack of coordination.

The SDP's position is this: Since the proposal has already been made and accepted by the government, as the BB MP, I will push for these projects to be completed. That is, I will ensure that under the plans, BB will get a new hawker centre, eldercare and childcare centres.

In its statement today, the PAP said: “Town Councils are responsible for prioritising needs within all the estates under their charge, developing detailed plans in consultation with residents, awarding tenders responsibly, overseeing the contractors and finally ensuring maintenance of estate enhancements.”

The SDP agrees. We will prioritise the town's needs and, if elected, it will be our number one priority to ensure that BB receives a new hawker centre, eldercare and childcare centres just as Mr David Ong proposed and just as voters of BB indicated that they wanted. We will work with the relevant authorities to see that this is done.

 

[Wunderfool]

From Dr Chee's FB post yesterday, an excellent statement.

The fight will come down finally to who is the candidate that I can trust. Integrity is at stake in this by-election.

In fact, it is the lapse of integrity of the previous PAP MP that results in this by election being called.

 

[yahoo55]

From Dr Chee's FB video post this morning at the BB MRT station.

In the video, Dr Chee assures Bukit Batok residents that they will still get the public funded $24M NRP projects if SDP wins, SDP will carried on the public funded NRP projects for Bukit Batok residents as promised by David Ong such as new hawker centre, eldercare and childcare centres etc.

Chee Soon Juan 徐顺全

29 April 2016
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[Admin]: We thank the PAP for the clarification that it doesn't matter who wins, the NRP (Neighbourhood Renewal Programme) will go on. See you at the rally later tonight!


VIDEO [video]https://www.facebook.com/yoursdp/videos/10154430106538455/[/video]

 

[Wunderfool]

Murali has been caught misleading and lying to BB voters, he now admits that the $1.9M carrot is "funding-neutral" and BB voters will still get it even if he loses. Previously Murali said that BB voters will only get the $1.9M carrot if he is elected, which means he has misled and lied to BB voters for his political agenda.

Murali also admits that the $1.9M carrot is actually part of David Ong's $24M carrot in GE2011. BB voters had already been bribed and voted for this $24M carrot by giving David Ong a huge majority. Murali has been deceitfully re-using David Ong's bribe tactic to BB voters for this by-election. PAP would be cheating the BB voters if they take away $24M public funding for NRP projects promised by David Ong.

Great response from Dr Chee. Rest assured BB voters, you will still get the $24M NRP projects if Dr Chee wins, the SDP town council will carried out the NRP projects for Bukit Batok, and the SDP town council can also add more new projects for Bukit Batok.

Dear Bukit Batok voters, how can you vote for a PAP conman that has been caught lying and misleading and tricking you into voting for him???

You get the feeling that Murali is quite uncomfortable telling the BB residents that there will no upgrading if he is not elected. It is obvious he is trying to pull a veiled threat on the residents in the guise that the NRP projects are his ideas, and he feels that if he is not elected, his ideas will not be pushed through. Now, it is revealed that the NRP projects are actually part of the original $24M proposals that was spelt out by the previous MP David Ong. It makes Murali all the more uneasy to claim that he is the brainchild behind those ideas and proposals. Worst, he just told the media that he will only be a part time MP if he is elected as there is no real need for a full time MP. I think he knows he blew that one. Clearly, he needs a communications spokesperson to speak for him.

 

[Bonut]

Worst, he just told the media that he will only be a part time MP if he is elected as there is no real need for a full time MP. I think he knows he blew that one. Clearly, he needs a communications spokesperson to speak for him.

Murali is being pronounced as Moola Lee in Chinese. He is one of them.

 

[Leongsam]

Murali is being pronounced as Moola Lee in Chinese. He is one of them.

He needs to show residents the moola.

 

[jw5]

The ah neh will win because he is part of exceptional family. Pinky will go there stand by anyone be it Bangalee. Roslee. Mohd ah lee. MuraLee.

There is no such thing as the "exceptional family". The "exceptional family" is a myth.

 

[jw5]

You get the feeling that Murali is quite uncomfortable telling the BB residents that there will no upgrading if he is not elected. It is obvious he is trying to pull a veiled threat on the residents in the guise that the NRP projects are his ideas, and he feels that if he is not elected, his ideas will not be pushed through. Now, it is revealed that the NRP projects are actually part of the original $24M proposals that was spelt out by the previous MP David Ong. It makes Murali all the more uneasy to claim that he is the brainchild behind those ideas and proposals. Worst, he just told the media that he will only be a part time MP if he is elected as there is no real need for a full time MP. I think he knows he blew that one. Clearly, he needs a communications spokesperson to speak for him.

He needs the communications spokesperson who advises Zorro Toothpick Lim on a regular basis to assist him.

 

[jw5]

Murali has been caught misleading and lying to BB voters, he now admits that the $1.9M carrot is "funding-neutral" and BB voters will still get it even if he loses. Previously Murali said that BB voters will only get the $1.9M carrot if he is elected, which means he has misled and lied to BB voters for his political agenda.

The carrot has been cooked. It remains to be seen whether he turns to the stick.

 

[scroobal]

Agree. He made both Murali and the PAP look silly, sly and disorganised. More importantly he has reassured the residents that he will complete it.

From Dr Chee's FB post yesterday, an excellent statement.

 

[Wunderfool]

Thought Chee did well in his first by-election speech. He outlined SDP's plans for BB especially the Town Council's management, social improvement programmes and the upgrading projects that was promised by the ex-MP.

My advice to Chee is to stay focused on the local issues first and not get too carried away by the national issues. What he could do is to share what he knows about the demographics of Bukit Batok, what are the real needs of residents, how has the amenities / schools / parks / transportation work for the residents so far and what he plans to do if he is elected. For example, the rat problem in Bukit Batok , what are the lessons learnt from there ? Is it just a Town Council issue or is it more than a Town Council 's issue ? How can residents play a part in making Bukit Batok a Town to be envied by Singaporeans ?

Focusing on the national issues can work both ways. He can come across as one who is too idealistic ; impractical and not knowing the real issues at work. He needs to find the right balance and be selective on which national issues to speak for the residents. Not all national issues are on the same level of importance. I believe joblessness, elderly care, medical cost, transportation costs are matters close to the hearts of most heart-landers as these affect their livelihoods. He should speak up for these issues.

 

[JohnTan]

Thought Chee did well in his first by-election speech. He outlined SDP's plans for BB especially the Town Council's management, social improvement programmes and the upgrading projects that was promised by the ex-MP.

My advice to Chee is to stay focused on the local issues first and not get too carried away by the national issues. What he could do is to share what he knows about the demographics of Bukit Batok, what are the real needs of residents, how has the amenities / schools / parks / transportation work for the residents so far and what he plans to do if he is elected. For example, the rat problem in Bukit Batok , what are the lessons learnt from there ? Is it just Town Council issue or is it more than Town Council 's issue ? How can residents play a part to making Bukit Batok a Town to be envied by Singaporeans ?

Focusing on the national issues can work both ways. He can come across as one who is too idealistic ; impractical and not knowing the real issues at work. He needs to find the right balance and be selective on which national issues is affecting residents the most. Not all national issues are on the same level of importance. I believe joblessness, elderly care, medical cost, transportation costs are matters close to the hearts of most heart-landers as these affect their livelihoods. He should speak up for these issues.

Chee is going to lose. Lots of people turned up for his rally tonight. They either aren't BB voters, or they are BB voters who already decided to vote for PAP. Chee can masturbate to this image for a few days, before he finally gets a rude awakening and realizes he's only been fucking himself all this time. And he also got fucked big time for the BB voters.

 

[virus]

Chee is going to lose. Lots of people turned up for his rally tonight. They either aren't BB voters, or they are BB voters who already decided to vote for PAP. Chee can masturbate to this image for a few days, before he finally gets a rude awakening and realizes he's only been fucking himself all this time. And he also got fucked big time for the BB voters.

IF nobody turned up i worry

 

[GoldenDragon]

Chee is going to lose. Lots of people turned up for his rally tonight. They either aren't BB voters, or they are BB voters who already decided to vote for PAP. Chee can masturbate to this image for a few days, before he finally gets a rude awakening and realizes he's only been fucking himself all this time. And he also got fucked big time for the BB voters.

i am the ah pek, second from left. handsome? botox ok?

 

[Wunderfool]

Chee is going to lose. Lots of people turned up for his rally tonight. They either aren't BB voters, or they are BB voters who already decided to vote for PAP. Chee can masturbate to this image for a few days, before he finally gets a rude awakening and realizes he's only been fucking himself all this time. And he also got fucked big time for the BB voters.

I believe "this time is different'.

The last GE2015 was a shocker. Despite the massive turnout of supporters at the Opps rallies, the final results showed that the Opps did dismally. It was the worst performance for WP, SDP and other Opps. The main reason attributing to the dismal results for the Opps was that the voters were genuinely afraid that the Opps might win and overturn the PAP judging by the presence of Opps contesting in every constituency and the massive support display at the Opps rallies. And so, many voters including a large number of swing voters voted sympathetically for the PAP just to insure that they stay in government.

But this time is a by-election. The government is already settled. There is no more fear of Opps overturning the government. The voters of BB now have a clear mind to vote for who can really serve them as their MP.

So, this time is different. What you see is what you get.

 

[JohnTan]

I believe "this time is different'.

The last GE2015 was a shocker. Despite the massive turnout of supporters at the Opps rallies, the final results showed that the Opps did dismally. It was the worst performance for WP, SDP and other Opps. The main reason attributing to the dismal results for the Opps was that the voters were genuinely afraid that the Opps might win and overturn the PAP judging by the presence of Opps contesting in every constituency and the massive support display at the Opps rallies. And so, many voters including a large number of swing voters voted sympathetically for the PAP just to insure that they stay in government.

But this time is a by-election. The government is already settled. There is no more fear of Opps overturning the government. The voters of BB now have a clear mind to vote for who can really serve them as their MP.

So, this time is different. What you see is what you get.

If the people ultimately believe that PAP is the best for them, what's to stop them from thinking PAP might run a better town council than SDP? The BB voters may still vote for PAP, fearing that if Chee takes over, all the upgrading projects will will be mismanaged and the town council thrown into a mess like what the WP did with the Aljunied town council.

 

[JohnTan]

“I don’t see politics as a career. This is not my career. This is a cause; this is a sacred duty,” says PAP candidate for Bukit Batok by-election Murali Pillai.

https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNew...99042767934/10153599039047934/?type=3&theater

 

[Wunderfool]

If the people ultimately believe that PAP is the best for them, what's to stop them from thinking PAP might run a better town council than SDP? The BB voters may still vote for PAP, fearing that if Chee takes over, all the upgrading projects will will be mismanaged and the town council thrown into a mess like what the WP did with the Aljunied town council.

Yes. They believe in PAP. That why's PAP got 73% of the votes for BB in the last election. But the ex-PAP MP did not do much about his promises after the election. He has personal indiscretion. Now, the BB voters woke up and realized that they might have voted in the wrong person. The Party is okay, but the man they voted in is not okay. So, they have to scrutinize the candidate that is standing for election, not just the party. Is the candidate trustworthy ? Is he dedicated to serving the residents ? Is he able to deliver the promises ?

 

[jw5]

“I don’t see politics as a career. This is not my career. This is a cause; this is a sacred duty,” says PAP candidate for Bukit Batok by-election Murali Pillai.

In that case, he should promise to donate all of his MP's allowance if elected.