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As election season approaches, many are asking: Should we continue with the status quo, or is it time for a shift?
While some remain loyal to the incumbent for self serving reasons, others are reconsidering their support due to a growing list of concerns.
Is the current leadership serving your interests:
Job Market & CECA Concerns
Many locals, particularly in PMET roles, feel displaced by foreign hires, especially under CECA agreements. The perception that hiring preferences favor Indian nationals over equally qualified Singaporeans has led to frustration in various industries. If we are truly a meritocracy, why are locals being sidelined in their own country?
Cost of Living & Stagnant Wages
Prices for essentials; housing, food and transport continue to climb, yet wages remain stagnant for many. While ministers receive million-dollar salaries, the average citizen struggles with daily expenses. How sustainable is this model in the long run?
Housing Affordability & the 99-Year Lease Debate
HDB flats are becoming increasingly expensive, and concerns over lease decay make long-term homeownership uncertain. If our public housing system is meant to provide affordable homes, why do many young Singaporeans feel priced out?
Overcrowding & Infrastructure Strain
With rapid population growth, MRTs and buses are packed, waiting times at hospitals have increased, and public spaces feel congested. Despite promises of sustainable urban planning, many Singaporeans feel that infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
Cultural & Social Tensions
Integration has become a concern, with some foreign workers (particularly CECA nationals) forming enclaves rather than assimilating. Singapore has always been a diverse nation, but should there be greater efforts to ensure integration rather than just importing numbers?
Perceived Disconnect Between Leadership & Citizens
The ruling party often emphasizes "long-term planning," yet many feel that the government is out of touch with everyday struggles. Policies are implemented with little public consultation, and criticisms are often met with defamation lawsuits or POFMA corrections rather than open discussion.
Does this reflect true accountability?
Political Monopolization & Lack of Opposition Voices
The GRC system makes it difficult for opposition parties to gain traction, leading to a lack of diversity in policymaking. A strong opposition is not about tearing down the government, it’s about ensuring better checks and balances.
Why are we afraid of healthy competition in politics?
CPF & Retirement Concerns
Singaporeans work some of the longest hours globally, yet many feel they have limited control over their CPF savings. Shouldn’t citizens have more say over when and how they can withdraw their hard-earned money?
What’s yours?
While some remain loyal to the incumbent for self serving reasons, others are reconsidering their support due to a growing list of concerns.
Is the current leadership serving your interests:
Job Market & CECA Concerns
Many locals, particularly in PMET roles, feel displaced by foreign hires, especially under CECA agreements. The perception that hiring preferences favor Indian nationals over equally qualified Singaporeans has led to frustration in various industries. If we are truly a meritocracy, why are locals being sidelined in their own country?
Cost of Living & Stagnant Wages
Prices for essentials; housing, food and transport continue to climb, yet wages remain stagnant for many. While ministers receive million-dollar salaries, the average citizen struggles with daily expenses. How sustainable is this model in the long run?
Housing Affordability & the 99-Year Lease Debate
HDB flats are becoming increasingly expensive, and concerns over lease decay make long-term homeownership uncertain. If our public housing system is meant to provide affordable homes, why do many young Singaporeans feel priced out?
Overcrowding & Infrastructure Strain
With rapid population growth, MRTs and buses are packed, waiting times at hospitals have increased, and public spaces feel congested. Despite promises of sustainable urban planning, many Singaporeans feel that infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
Cultural & Social Tensions
Integration has become a concern, with some foreign workers (particularly CECA nationals) forming enclaves rather than assimilating. Singapore has always been a diverse nation, but should there be greater efforts to ensure integration rather than just importing numbers?
Perceived Disconnect Between Leadership & Citizens
The ruling party often emphasizes "long-term planning," yet many feel that the government is out of touch with everyday struggles. Policies are implemented with little public consultation, and criticisms are often met with defamation lawsuits or POFMA corrections rather than open discussion.
Does this reflect true accountability?
Political Monopolization & Lack of Opposition Voices
The GRC system makes it difficult for opposition parties to gain traction, leading to a lack of diversity in policymaking. A strong opposition is not about tearing down the government, it’s about ensuring better checks and balances.
Why are we afraid of healthy competition in politics?
CPF & Retirement Concerns
Singaporeans work some of the longest hours globally, yet many feel they have limited control over their CPF savings. Shouldn’t citizens have more say over when and how they can withdraw their hard-earned money?
What’s yours?
