Supporters moved to tears by SPP Chiam
Shin Min Daily News - 2 hrs 7 mins ago
When SPP Secretary-General Chiam See Tong went off stage after a rally yesterday, some supporters were moved to tears when they saw that he is physically weaker than before.
SPP Chairman cum Hong Kah North SMC candidate Sin Kek Tong led the SPP election rally which started at 7.20pm last night on the field at Jurong West Ave 3.
Mr Chiam spoke at 9.15pm to cheers and warm applause of the audience. It believed many in the crowd are there just to listen to Chiam speak.
Although he is not as strong as before, he still held the air of a general, attracting the attention of many. He spoke slowly for over 8 minutes, stopping at least 4 times and was at times inaudible. He said that the SPP believes in building a democratic society, and for democracy to progress, an opposition voice is necessary.
He went on to speak of high ministerial salaries, Mas Selamat and other issues. He also wanted DPM and former Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng to take responsibility for the Mas Selamat case.
At the end of the rally, Mr Chiam walked to the front of the stage with his party members’ help to shake hands with supporters.
The audience was full of praise for him, for his courage in standing for the election despite his poor health.
Source: Shin Min Daily News, 30 April 2011. Click here for the Chinese report.
Shin Min Daily News - 2 hrs 7 mins ago
When SPP Secretary-General Chiam See Tong went off stage after a rally yesterday, some supporters were moved to tears when they saw that he is physically weaker than before.
SPP Chairman cum Hong Kah North SMC candidate Sin Kek Tong led the SPP election rally which started at 7.20pm last night on the field at Jurong West Ave 3.
Mr Chiam spoke at 9.15pm to cheers and warm applause of the audience. It believed many in the crowd are there just to listen to Chiam speak.
Although he is not as strong as before, he still held the air of a general, attracting the attention of many. He spoke slowly for over 8 minutes, stopping at least 4 times and was at times inaudible. He said that the SPP believes in building a democratic society, and for democracy to progress, an opposition voice is necessary.
He went on to speak of high ministerial salaries, Mas Selamat and other issues. He also wanted DPM and former Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng to take responsibility for the Mas Selamat case.
At the end of the rally, Mr Chiam walked to the front of the stage with his party members’ help to shake hands with supporters.
The audience was full of praise for him, for his courage in standing for the election despite his poor health.
Source: Shin Min Daily News, 30 April 2011. Click here for the Chinese report.