Low Thia Kiang says no to PAP derogatory title given to him

[Leepotism]

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<!--close .storyLeft--><!--start of story image, if any--> Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang (above) has ruled out accepting the title previously given to the MP heading the largest opposition party in Parliament - 'Unofficial Leader of the Opposition'.


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Speaking to The Straits Times one month ahead of the opening of the 12th Parliament, he said: 'Let's not kid ourselves. Either you have a leader of the opposition, or you do not have it. There's no need to have an unofficial leader of the opposition.'

The secretary-general of WP, which now has six seats in Parliament after winning the five-member Aljunied GRC and the Hougang single-seat ward in the May General Election, added that the term sounded 'derogatory' to him, as it suggested that 'you only qualify as unofficial'.

'In Mandarin, we call it jian bu de guang,' he said, referring to the phrase that means something is considered shameful and therefore unmentionable. The 'unofficial' title was given to Mr Chiam See Tong after the 1991 General Election, as he then led the Singapore Democratic Party, which held three out of four opposition seats. He accepted it.
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[Forvendet]

LTK is scoring goals after goals against PAP, aided by PAP defence cockups and owngoals.

 

[Leepotism]

His team scored 7 goals and it's only half time.

 

[red amoeba]

cool...

but titles are just for decoration. its what he do during this 5 year term that is going to show.

 

[Forvendet]

cool...

but titles are just for decoration. its what he do during this 5 year term that is going to show.

Hope that they don't come up with Emeritus Opposition MP for CST.

 

[neddy]

[h=1]Low Thia Khiang won't be unofficial leader of opposition

My thoughts

Leader of the Opposition usually get paid a salary, in the Westminster system as a shadow Prime Minister.

To do a job "well" means paying millions of dollars.

"Unofficial" means no need to pay him the million and he will not be able to set up a shadow government.

 

[Leepotism]

My thoughts

Leader of the Opposition usually get paid a salary, in the Westminster system as a shadow Prime Minister.

To do a job "well" means paying millions of dollars.

"Unofficial" means no need to pay him the million and he will not be able to set up a shadow government.

Thanks for enlightening us about the Westminister system. I think LTK knows PAP will not give him any benefits.

 

[myfoot123]

I like his style, Yes mean Yes, NO mean NO. There is no need to go around the bush like PAP - calling themselves Emeritus, MM, SM or other kind of fanciful fart. :oIo: