Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?

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Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?​

As GE2025 nears, Lee Hsien Yang has once again issued a strong critique of the ruling PAP, calling for greater political diversity and opposition representation. He argued that Singapore needs new voices, ideas, and approaches, not more of the same. Lee stressed the importance of robust, dynamic decision-making in an unpredictable world.

Published on 14 April 2025
By The Online Citizen

As the 2025 General Election draws nearer, Lee Hsien Yang (LHY), the youngest son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, has once again issued a strong critique of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).

In a recent Facebook post on Sunday, 13 April, LHY made a compelling case for greater political diversity and opposition representation within Singapore’s political landscape.

In his post, LHY urged Singaporeans to recognise the importance of new ideas and approaches, arguing that the country’s future depends on more than just the same policies from the ruling party.

“In an uncertain and unpredictable world, Singapore needs new voices, new ideas, new approaches, not more of the same, imposed with a harder, stronger, more secretive and more authoritarian streak,” he wrote.

LHY emphasised that Singapore’s political environment must evolve, and that the country would benefit from a more diverse and dynamic decision-making process.

He argued that a healthy democracy requires vigorous debate and differing perspectives, and that these are best achieved through a multi-party Parliament that reflects the views of all Singaporeans.

“Diversity builds resilience,” LHY noted, stressing that the variety of opinions and discussions would help strengthen the nation.

To further drive his point home, LHY used the analogy of genetic inbreeding in nature to describe the PAP’s internal structure.

He claimed that political “inbreeding” within the party has led to promotions being made within a narrow and insular group, leaving little room for fresh perspectives.

The result, he argued, is a party that is increasingly disconnected from the needs of the broader population.

LHY Criticizes PAP Leadership as an “Ivory Tower” Lacking Diversity of Thought​

“The PAP has become an ivory tower of paper pushers, not national leaders,” LHY remarked, suggesting that the party’s leadership, composed largely of former civil servants and ex-military officials, lacks the necessary diversity of thought to drive the country forward.

In contrast, LHY pointed to research by the Financial Times that found the strength or weakness of a government, or its political leanings, did not significantly impact a country’s economy.

The key factor for success, the article suggested, is the introduction of fresh faces into the political arena.

Long periods of incumbency, it argued, can lead to stagnation and decay, which could be detrimental to both the economy and the nation’s future.

The former Prime Minister’s son also noted that while the PAP continues to call for a “strong mandate,” invoking the fear of economic threats, such as tariffs, it fails to address the growing concerns of the average Singaporean.

The high cost of living in Singapore, which has become the most expensive city in the world, is a pressing issue for many, particularly younger generations.

LHY pointed to the increasing income inequality and the rising unaffordability of housing as examples of the widening gap between the rich and the rest of the population.

LHY: “Voting Opposition Is Not Rocking the Boat, But Saving It from Sinking”​

“Voting for the opposition is the safest choice for Singapore,” LHY argued.

“It is not ‘rocking the boat,’ but saving our boat from sinking.”

He highlighted the dangers of continuing with the current government, which he accused of operating with a lack of accountability and growing failures.

The party’s culture of “ownself check ownself” and a tendency to “ownself look after ownself,” LHY claimed, could ultimately threaten Singapore’s future stability.

LHY also referenced the words of prominent Singaporean political figures such as Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, who has previously stated that a strong opposition is beneficial for the PAP and for the nation as a whole.

He pointed out that former Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo echoed this sentiment, underscoring the importance of a credible opposition to provide an alternative should the PAP become corrupt or ineffective.

With the 2025 General Election looming, LHY reiterated that a more representative Parliament would serve as insurance for a better future for Singaporeans.



As speculation rises about the possible timing of the election, which is set to be held by November 2025, many are predicting it could occur as early as May.

LHY in 2019: “Today’s PAP is no longer the PAP of my father. It has lost its way”​

LHY, who has been living in exile in the United Kingdom since being granted asylum in 2024, cited political persecution in Singapore as the reason for his move. His wife, Lee Suet Fern, also joined him in seeking asylum.

LHY left Singapore in 2022 after a series of legal and governmental actions were taken against him and his family.

Lee Suet Fern faced disciplinary proceedings and was suspended for 15 months from practising law due to allegations of misconduct linked to the handling of the late LKY’s will.

Their son, Li Shengwu, was fined for contempt of court following a private Facebook post.

In October 2024, Lee revealed, “I sought asylum protection as a last resort.”

“I remain a Singapore citizen and hope that someday it will become safe to return home.”

A long-time critic of the People’s Action Party, Lee’s political stance has grown increasingly aligned with alternative movements such as the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), founded by former PAP Member of Parliament Tan Cheng Bock. He joined PSP during the 2020 General Election.

In his 2019 Facebook post, he asserted that the PAP of today had strayed from the values and principles once held by his father, Lee Kuan Yew.

 

[True Believer]

In order for the PAP and Public Service to be more effective, they need to recruit people with more diverse skills. When leaders are drawn from a group possessing similar doctrines and ideology, they tend to approach issues by consensus, rather than as independent individuals. Compliance, joint rationalisation, absence of personal accountability and the pressure to accede may follow; often resulting in unchallenged as well as poor quality decision-making.

 

[True Believer]

Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans? As GE2025 nears, Lee Hsien Yang has once again issued a strong critique of the ruling PAP, calling for greater political diversity and opposition representation. He argued that Singapore needs new voices, ideas, and approaches, not more of the same. Lee stressed the importance of robust, dynamic decision-making in an unpredictable world.

Public policies appear to be steered by a uniformed approach that suffers from having a surfeit of the same tired and safe ideas that have outlived their usefulness in a fast changing world. When “groupthink” is entrenched, it will be difficult for individuals to stand up for what they believe. Those who disagree with the dominant interests of the group may be quickly marginalised.

 

[True Believer]

Unless the PAP shifts boldly towards a more inclusive and broad based recruitment process, the man-in-the-street will continue to be frustrated by policies that do not mirror the realities on the ground. Our MInisters have to see things in context, anticipate developments that may affect S'pore and be innovative in meeting such challenges without having to rely on precedents that may have served us well in the past, but are no longer relevant.

 

[True Believer]

 

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[syed putra]

This son of lky recipient of PAP policies but now complaining because PAP kicked him out.

 

[shittypore]

Only one voice can be heard, Mdm HO CHING.

 

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Lee Kuan Yew's vision was marked by a paradox: he sought to maintain the People's Action Party's (PAP) dominance while recognizing that only genuine competition – or the threat of it – could keep the party vigilant. His primary concern was not solely the potential growth of the opposition, but rather the PAP's failure to uphold the high standards he had set, a scenario he deemed catastrophic for Singapore's future.

 

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Lee Hsien Yang: Is a Parliament full of PAP MPs really better for Singaporeans?​

As GE2025 nears, Lee Hsien Yang has once again issued a strong critique of the ruling PAP, calling for greater political diversity and opposition representation. He argued that Singapore needs new voices, ideas, and approaches, not more of the same. Lee stressed the importance of robust, dynamic decision-making in an unpredictable world.

Published on 14 April 2025
By The Online Citizen

As the 2025 General Election draws nearer, Lee Hsien Yang (LHY), the youngest son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, has once again issued a strong critique of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).

In a recent Facebook post on Sunday, 13 April, LHY made a compelling case for greater political diversity and opposition representation within Singapore’s political landscape.

In his post, LHY urged Singaporeans to recognise the importance of new ideas and approaches, arguing that the country’s future depends on more than just the same policies from the ruling party.

“In an uncertain and unpredictable world, Singapore needs new voices, new ideas, new approaches, not more of the same, imposed with a harder, stronger, more secretive and more authoritarian streak,” he wrote.

LHY emphasised that Singapore’s political environment must evolve, and that the country would benefit from a more diverse and dynamic decision-making process.

He argued that a healthy democracy requires vigorous debate and differing perspectives, and that these are best achieved through a multi-party Parliament that reflects the views of all Singaporeans.

“Diversity builds resilience,” LHY noted, stressing that the variety of opinions and discussions would help strengthen the nation.

To further drive his point home, LHY used the analogy of genetic inbreeding in nature to describe the PAP’s internal structure.

He claimed that political “inbreeding” within the party has led to promotions being made within a narrow and insular group, leaving little room for fresh perspectives.

The result, he argued, is a party that is increasingly disconnected from the needs of the broader population.

LHY Criticizes PAP Leadership as an “Ivory Tower” Lacking Diversity of Thought​

“The PAP has become an ivory tower of paper pushers, not national leaders,” LHY remarked, suggesting that the party’s leadership, composed largely of former civil servants and ex-military officials, lacks the necessary diversity of thought to drive the country forward.

In contrast, LHY pointed to research by the Financial Times that found the strength or weakness of a government, or its political leanings, did not significantly impact a country’s economy.

The key factor for success, the article suggested, is the introduction of fresh faces into the political arena.

Long periods of incumbency, it argued, can lead to stagnation and decay, which could be detrimental to both the economy and the nation’s future.

The former Prime Minister’s son also noted that while the PAP continues to call for a “strong mandate,” invoking the fear of economic threats, such as tariffs, it fails to address the growing concerns of the average Singaporean.

The high cost of living in Singapore, which has become the most expensive city in the world, is a pressing issue for many, particularly younger generations.

LHY pointed to the increasing income inequality and the rising unaffordability of housing as examples of the widening gap between the rich and the rest of the population.

LHY: “Voting Opposition Is Not Rocking the Boat, But Saving It from Sinking”​

“Voting for the opposition is the safest choice for Singapore,” LHY argued.

“It is not ‘rocking the boat,’ but saving our boat from sinking.”

He highlighted the dangers of continuing with the current government, which he accused of operating with a lack of accountability and growing failures.

The party’s culture of “ownself check ownself” and a tendency to “ownself look after ownself,” LHY claimed, could ultimately threaten Singapore’s future stability.

LHY also referenced the words of prominent Singaporean political figures such as Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, who has previously stated that a strong opposition is beneficial for the PAP and for the nation as a whole.

He pointed out that former Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo echoed this sentiment, underscoring the importance of a credible opposition to provide an alternative should the PAP become corrupt or ineffective.

With the 2025 General Election looming, LHY reiterated that a more representative Parliament would serve as insurance for a better future for Singaporeans.



As speculation rises about the possible timing of the election, which is set to be held by November 2025, many are predicting it could occur as early as May.

LHY in 2019: “Today’s PAP is no longer the PAP of my father. It has lost its way”​

LHY, who has been living in exile in the United Kingdom since being granted asylum in 2024, cited political persecution in Singapore as the reason for his move. His wife, Lee Suet Fern, also joined him in seeking asylum.

LHY left Singapore in 2022 after a series of legal and governmental actions were taken against him and his family.

Lee Suet Fern faced disciplinary proceedings and was suspended for 15 months from practising law due to allegations of misconduct linked to the handling of the late LKY’s will.

Their son, Li Shengwu, was fined for contempt of court following a private Facebook post.

In October 2024, Lee revealed, “I sought asylum protection as a last resort.”

“I remain a Singapore citizen and hope that someday it will become safe to return home.”

A long-time critic of the People’s Action Party, Lee’s political stance has grown increasingly aligned with alternative movements such as the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), founded by former PAP Member of Parliament Tan Cheng Bock. He joined PSP during the 2020 General Election.

In his 2019 Facebook post, he asserted that the PAP of today had strayed from the values and principles once held by his father, Lee Kuan Yew.

No. That is why pap backbenchers don't turn up for parliament. So it will not be full. So that pitan sing can brag on TV that WP help Pap make constitutional amendments which would not be possible with out the WP volts.

That should give u pause. Those with circumstantial evidence can even form their own conclusions about the wankers leadership team.

 

[Trick]

Only one voice can be heard, Mdm HO CHING.

Dont play play, she is bery powderful okay!

 

[Willamshakespear]

Sigh, another attempt by foreigners to INTERFERE in our National Elections. WORSE still, from a second son of one of our great Founding Fathers - the late & revered Mr. Lee Kuan Yew....

With due respects to our Founding Father & Mr Lee HY, he merely voiced an opinion from far shores, such as many from further or even neighboring shores for their OWN selfish purposes, which a village moron can do the same, a Human right that cannot be denied. Even other sentient beings such as monkeys had shown they have opinions of their own.

However, it WILL STILL be Singapore citizens whom have to decide, based upon realities, evidences, progress & evolution that they had seen thru the hardwork of MANY, MANY ELECTED legislators, whom are the TRUE REPRESENTATIVES of our citizens.

Equally, with due respects to our Founding Father & Mr Lee HY, if he truly wishes to make a change, he can do it the legislative & Rule of Law way - answer to the charges of fraud first, then when acquitted of such charges, STAND for ELECTIONS, be accepted for his ideals that CAN WORK & VOTED in with support, to lead our country, than to KPKP from afar, as a fugitive citizen & worse - fool others by misusing the birthright as a son from our great Founder the late Mr LY.

My sincere & humble apologies to Mr Lee HY, the son our great Founder the late Mr Lee KY. No offence intended, but only realities, as politics are no playground affairs, but a matter of survival, of not just one, but 5 million lives here in Singapore......