And to scold the Oppos!
May 17, 2011
SDP's remark
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'Enough is enough.'
MADAM GOH SIOK NOI: 'I was appalled by the Singapore Democratic Party's comment that the posts of Minister Mentor and Senior Minister 'served no useful purpose except to drain the national budget' ('SPP, SDP criticise timing of announcement'; yesterday). Given the contributions made by MM Lee Kuan Yew and SM Goh Chok Tong, such remarks were uncalled for. I hope future opposition leaders will set an example for graciousness rather than offer disparaging remarks to spark another round of debate against the People's Action Party. The election is over, choices have been made, enough is enough.'
By-election call
'They contested as MPs, not ministers.'
MR THOMAS RICHARD PRAKASAM: 'I am shocked by the Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) view that by-elections should be held in the Group Representation Constituencies where Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong had contested ('SPP, SDP criticise timing of announcement'; yesterday). Even lay citizens like me understand that they contested as MPs, not Cabinet ministers. If this is how the SDP interprets election rules, I would be worried if it gains power.'
MM or SM
'Run for president.'
MR HENG NGEE HAI: 'The exits of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have the hallmarks of purpose, graciousness and the makings of a lasting legacy. I salute them both. In fact, I wish either would run for president. With Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his new Cabinet leading us into a new era, we need a pair of experienced, steady hands on the presidential tiller.'
MM Lee
'Assume role of special envoy.'
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HEE HWAN TAK: 'I applaud the difficult decision by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew to relinquish a Cabinet role after 52 years. He is like a parent and, later, a grandparent, overseeing Singapore's development. But the time has come for him to cut us loose. He should relinquish his position in the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and as MP, and assume the role of special envoy to resolve regional conflicts without arousing questions of a conflict of interest. His global experience and expertise will match this role, which will enhance Singapore's regional and international standing.'
May 17, 2011
SDP's remark
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'Enough is enough.'
MADAM GOH SIOK NOI: 'I was appalled by the Singapore Democratic Party's comment that the posts of Minister Mentor and Senior Minister 'served no useful purpose except to drain the national budget' ('SPP, SDP criticise timing of announcement'; yesterday). Given the contributions made by MM Lee Kuan Yew and SM Goh Chok Tong, such remarks were uncalled for. I hope future opposition leaders will set an example for graciousness rather than offer disparaging remarks to spark another round of debate against the People's Action Party. The election is over, choices have been made, enough is enough.'
By-election call
'They contested as MPs, not ministers.'
MR THOMAS RICHARD PRAKASAM: 'I am shocked by the Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) view that by-elections should be held in the Group Representation Constituencies where Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong had contested ('SPP, SDP criticise timing of announcement'; yesterday). Even lay citizens like me understand that they contested as MPs, not Cabinet ministers. If this is how the SDP interprets election rules, I would be worried if it gains power.'
MM or SM
'Run for president.'
MR HENG NGEE HAI: 'The exits of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have the hallmarks of purpose, graciousness and the makings of a lasting legacy. I salute them both. In fact, I wish either would run for president. With Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his new Cabinet leading us into a new era, we need a pair of experienced, steady hands on the presidential tiller.'
MM Lee
'Assume role of special envoy.'
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR HEE HWAN TAK: 'I applaud the difficult decision by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew to relinquish a Cabinet role after 52 years. He is like a parent and, later, a grandparent, overseeing Singapore's development. But the time has come for him to cut us loose. He should relinquish his position in the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and as MP, and assume the role of special envoy to resolve regional conflicts without arousing questions of a conflict of interest. His global experience and expertise will match this role, which will enhance Singapore's regional and international standing.'
