SPP's Chiam See Tong says surprised at MM Lee, SM Goh stepping down
By Qiuyi Tan | Posted: 15 May 2011 1825 hrs
Chiam See Tong, SPP
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Chiam See Tong, SPP
SINGAPORE : Singapore People's Party (SPP) chief Chiam See Tong said he was surprised that both Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong are retiring from the Cabinet.
Mr Chiam was speaking to reporters at a gathering for volunteers at Bishan Park on Sunday afternoon.
On reaching out to Singaporeans, SPP's Second Assistant Secretary-General Benjamin Pwee said the party will set up an online portal to do so.
Speaking at an informal breakfast with residents at a coffeeshop in Bishan on Sunday morning, Mr Pwee said the online strategy can go beyond Facebook, to Twitter and even web chats.
Mr Pwee said Bishan-Toa Payoh residents have been offering to host informal meetings in their homes for party leaders, like Mr Chiam.
On its proposed community foundation, Mr Pwee said the fund will target people who do not have access to available assistance programmes, like small business owners on the brink of bankruptcy, and single mothers.
Mr Pwee added that a likely name for it is the Singapore People's Community Foundation.
However, he said the final decision will be made by the taskforce in charge of setting up the foundation, which will be an independent entity separate from the party.
By Qiuyi Tan | Posted: 15 May 2011 1825 hrs
Chiam See Tong, SPP
Photos 1 of 2
Chiam See Tong, SPP
SINGAPORE : Singapore People's Party (SPP) chief Chiam See Tong said he was surprised that both Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong are retiring from the Cabinet.
Mr Chiam was speaking to reporters at a gathering for volunteers at Bishan Park on Sunday afternoon.
On reaching out to Singaporeans, SPP's Second Assistant Secretary-General Benjamin Pwee said the party will set up an online portal to do so.
Speaking at an informal breakfast with residents at a coffeeshop in Bishan on Sunday morning, Mr Pwee said the online strategy can go beyond Facebook, to Twitter and even web chats.
Mr Pwee said Bishan-Toa Payoh residents have been offering to host informal meetings in their homes for party leaders, like Mr Chiam.
On its proposed community foundation, Mr Pwee said the fund will target people who do not have access to available assistance programmes, like small business owners on the brink of bankruptcy, and single mothers.
Mr Pwee added that a likely name for it is the Singapore People's Community Foundation.
However, he said the final decision will be made by the taskforce in charge of setting up the foundation, which will be an independent entity separate from the party.
