Finally our taxes will be spent on WP wards

[winnipegjets]

PA reaches out to WP wards with 17 projects

SINGAPORE - From sheltered walkways to fitness corners, Workers' Party (WP) wards will soon see several improvement projects carried out in their neighbourhoods.

The citizens' consultative committees (CCCs) in Aljunied GRC, Hougang and Punggol East yesterday announced that they had selected 17 community-improvement projects for their areas. This came after consultation with the WP's town council and residents.

The collaborative approach appears to mark a change in the once-fraught relationship between the opposition party and People's Association (PA), the apex body for grassroots groups such as CCCs.

Such improvement projects are funded by the Community Improvement Projects Committee, which comes under the National Development Ministry. But it is up to CCCs to select projects for approval and disburse funding.

The CCCs yesterday declined to state how much the 17 projects will cost, as they intend to issue a public tender.

A total of 90 project proposals were collected from residents and the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) from July to October last year.

The CCCs focused on projects that would provide new facilities. Mr Ong Ye Kung, adviser to Kaki Bukit grassroots organisations, said they took into account costs and benefits to residents, the urgency and need for the projects, and how the projects would benefit residents tangibly.

So, sheltered walkways, fitness corners and barrier-free access features are among those that made the list. Those that did not make the cut were more maintenance-type in nature, such as upgraded bicycle racks and improved lift lobbies.

Asked what this move means for PA's relationship with the WP, Mr Ong said: "If we bear in mind that this is for the welfare of residents, then we should do whatever makes sense to achieve that objective."

The AHPETC did not comment yesterday.

Political observer Gillian Koh said the move is "noteworthy".

"Time has passed and they have found a way to work together. It is important that the PA reinforces the notion that it is a national institution, serving community interest across the nation and beyond partisan lines."

In 2011, shortly after the general election that saw the WP winning Aljunied GRC, both sides skirmished over the use of PA-leased public spaces and the transfer of 26 sites in Aljunied from the town council to the PA.

The Government also declared in the early 1990s that opposition wards would be put at the back of the upgrading queue. But it has shifted its stance quietly over the years. After the 2011 election, it continued or started various upgrading projects in Aljunied GRC. Months after the Hougang by-election in 2012, three projects were rolled out in the WP stronghold.

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[winnipegjets]

It is time that the criteria for selecting projects be made public. There is NO reason why opposition held wards should be held hostage by the government.

The CCC and PA should be apolitical and not do the bidding of the government.

We got to change the system and the only way to do that is to kick out the PAP.

 

[tioliaohuat]

yes, it's time to change government , this karverment cannot be use liao.

 

[Faidenk]

Finally come to their senses. Sore-losership, vindictiveness, holding opposition wards to hostage, withholding spending, all these is detrimental to winning votes. Brilliant move and sure as LKY will go one day, they will get as much political mileage out of it as possible.

 

[McDonaldsKid]

It seems like they are making moves to push Ong Ye Kung into the spotlight. There was another article about young secretaries and one of them was talking about how Ong approached him to be a secretary.

I thought he didnt want to do politics already? Seems like his move to Keppel was to give him more time to spend on the ground.

 

[tanwahtiu]

good news.

Change of PM is expecting soon, writing is on the wall in Aljunied.

PA reaches out to WP wards with 17 projects

SINGAPORE - From sheltered walkways to fitness corners, Workers' Party (WP) wards will soon see several improvement projects carried out in their neighbourhoods.

The citizens' consultative committees (CCCs) in Aljunied GRC, Hougang and Punggol East yesterday announced that they had selected 17 community-improvement projects for their areas. This came after consultation with the WP's town council and residents.

The collaborative approach appears to mark a change in the once-fraught relationship between the opposition party and People's Association (PA), the apex body for grassroots groups such as CCCs.

Such improvement projects are funded by the Community Improvement Projects Committee, which comes under the National Development Ministry. But it is up to CCCs to select projects for approval and disburse funding.

The CCCs yesterday declined to state how much the 17 projects will cost, as they intend to issue a public tender.

A total of 90 project proposals were collected from residents and the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) from July to October last year.

The CCCs focused on projects that would provide new facilities. Mr Ong Ye Kung, adviser to Kaki Bukit grassroots organisations, said they took into account costs and benefits to residents, the urgency and need for the projects, and how the projects would benefit residents tangibly.

So, sheltered walkways, fitness corners and barrier-free access features are among those that made the list. Those that did not make the cut were more maintenance-type in nature, such as upgraded bicycle racks and improved lift lobbies.

Asked what this move means for PA's relationship with the WP, Mr Ong said: "If we bear in mind that this is for the welfare of residents, then we should do whatever makes sense to achieve that objective."

The AHPETC did not comment yesterday.

Political observer Gillian Koh said the move is "noteworthy".

"Time has passed and they have found a way to work together. It is important that the PA reinforces the notion that it is a national institution, serving community interest across the nation and beyond partisan lines."

In 2011, shortly after the general election that saw the WP winning Aljunied GRC, both sides skirmished over the use of PA-leased public spaces and the transfer of 26 sites in Aljunied from the town council to the PA.

The Government also declared in the early 1990s that opposition wards would be put at the back of the upgrading queue. But it has shifted its stance quietly over the years. After the 2011 election, it continued or started various upgrading projects in Aljunied GRC. Months after the Hougang by-election in 2012, three projects were rolled out in the WP stronghold.

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[Jlokta]

It's a double edged sword.

On one hand, the 超级白 will use this as a carrot for the 2016 GE in a bid to win Aljunied.

On the flip side, with the improvement to WP wards, voters don't have to worry about voting in an opposition party since their estate will still be improved/upgraded.

 

[congo9]

We have a government who are really stupid and unwilling to spend more.

 

[enterprise2]

In times of war, Opp wards will be first to fall. SAF will only protect PAP ward first and Opp ward last.

 

[Jlokta]

In times of war, Opp wards will be first to fall. SAF will only protect PAP ward first and Opp ward last.

Are you for real?

Did you even think before posting?

 

[eErotica69]

In the fitst place, these are tax payers money, so it should based upgrading needs and not political reasons.

 

[sleaguepunter]

It's a double edged sword.

On one hand, the 超级白 will use this as a carrot for the 2016 GE in a bid to win Aljunied.

On the flip side, with the improvement to WP wards, voters don't have to worry about voting in an opposition party since their estate will still be improved/upgraded.

u guys too naive liao. pap had no choice but to give improvement programs to opposition wards because PA need to support its hang on. Many of the RC chairmen are also bizmen themselves and they also bid for the projects themselves. With Aljunied GRC, Punggol East and Hougang in WP hands, you guys know how much more money they can make from all these projects ? I seen pap wards making a shelter walkway and then demolishing it within 2 years and build another one in its place. Not all of the so called "improvement projects" are useful in the first place and many are so low quality. My neighbourhood elderly excerise area equipments are falling apart due to rust after a few years and another one which was built nearby only 2 years ago already have a couple of equipments bundled in red tape to prevent ppl from using as they are already falling apart.

 

[Kohliantye]

In times of war, Opp wards will be first to fall. SAF will only protect PAP ward first and Opp ward last.

OMG, if that's going to be the case the SAF should be known as P A P A F or PAP Armed Force

 

[sleaguepunter]

OMG, if that's going to be the case the SAF should be known as P A P A F or PAP Armed Force

there already such an unit, the people defence force aka PDF.

 

[Jlokta]

u guys too naive liao. pap had no choice but to give improvement programs to opposition wards because PA need to support its hang on. Many of the RC chairmen are also bizmen themselves and they also bid for the projects themselves. With Aljunied GRC, Punggol East and Hougang in WP hands, you guys know how much more money they can make from all these projects ? I seen pap wards making a shelter walkway and then demolishing it within 2 years and build another one in its place. Not all of the so called "improvement projects" are useful in the first place and many are so low quality. My neighbourhood elderly excerise area equipments are falling apart due to rust after a few years and another one which was built nearby only 2 years ago already have a couple of equipments bundled in red tape to prevent ppl from using as they are already falling apart.

I get your point. It's common knowledge that the 超级白 and their porlumpar need every ounce of excuse to leech tax payers money. KNN most lift, estate services at HDB are provided by EM Service, helmed by a former 超级白。Another good for nothing, useless fucktard.

 

[enterprise2]

Are you for real?

Did you even think before posting?

Why do u find this notion far fetched??

 

[Jlokta]

Why do u find this notion far fetched??

Because the red dot is not that big??

The oppo wards are right smack in the centre, so during war the NCC and the paper generals will put out red carpet from the breach to the oppo ward?

 

[enterprise2]

Because the red dot is not that big??

The oppo wards are right smack in the centre, so during war the NCC and the paper generals will put out red carpet from the breach to the oppo ward?

Ok, I wrote this half in jest. But all other gahment services put Opp ward last priority so Opp residents r like 2nd class citizens in their own country. So it is not difficult to believe in defence this may be the case as well!!

 

[Jlokta]

Ok, I wrote this half in jest. But all other gahment services put Opp ward last priority so Opp residents r like 2nd class citizens in their own country. So it is not difficult to believe in defence this may be the case as well!!

I get you. And it's because we've allowed old fart and the 超级白 to get away with it for too long. It is not like those staying in the oppo ward won't have to pay taxes and the boys don't have to serve NS.

Only way to give the county back to the people is to make sure the 超级白 get voted out.