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The end of Yaw Shin Leong? WP holding a press conference at 5pm
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I think it already is. The fat insect squeaks that it is unlikely YSL will resign or be sacked from WP unless there are more damaging evidence or incident, but squeaks something else later.
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Please lah. All he needs to do is come out say sorry or refute the rumors, end of story liao. It looks very bad only because if he did it was force on him, it won't end his political career, neither will it end WP's time in Hougang. Pple just want a closure to this and are unhappy about how WP is dealing with it. It's hardcore opposition jokers who lack the brains to think who keep thinking some are harping on this issue and so that YSL gets kicked out
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will George Yeo return to stand in Hougang?
http://wp.sg/2012/02/expulsion-of-yaw-shin-leong-from-party-membership/
Expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from Party Membership
The Workers’ Party has expelled Yaw Shin Leong from the party with immediate effect.
WP believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from our party members, especially our Members of Parliament.
Shin Leong has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life. By continuing not to account to the Party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the Party and People.
This is a difficult and painful decision for us. Shin Leong has been a core member of the Party leadership for more than 10 years, and has made significant and unique contributions towards WP’s growth. He has also served the residents of Hougang diligently. However, the Council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
We also believe it is only fair to the Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their Member of Parliament.
We apologise for having to put them through a by-election.
We wish to assure Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the Party until the by-election is called.
The Meet the People sessions in Hougang will continue, with the other MPs covering. Residents are free to contact any WP MP for assistance. In addition, town council services will continue to be provided under the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council.
Finally, we wish to thank the public for their concern towards the Party and for walking with us through this difficult period.
Sylvia Lim
Chairman
工人党对议员有一定的要求。议员是人民的代议士，也是个公众人物；必须做个好榜样；最重要的是有担当，肯负责。
最近大众传媒接二连三出现对饶欣龙种种严重的指控，他选择不回应，也不出来解释清楚，是不负责任的行为，也造成了信任危机。
后港是捍卫新加坡民主政治的先锋，没有后港20年来的支持，工人党不会有今天的发展，新加坡也不会在民主的过程中迈步前进。
我们不能辜负后港选民的支持和期望，因此决定开除饶欣龙，让后港选民可以再次做出决定。
由于这个事件，使到后港人感到困扰，也造成后港区需要补选，我向后港选民道歉。我也感谢在这困难时期不离不弃，与我们共同奋斗的新加坡人。
从现在开始到补选举行期间，在后港每周的接见选民依旧进行。阿裕尼－后港市镇理事会也会照常运作。
刘程强
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15 February 2012
Expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from Party Membership
The Workers’ Party has expelled Yaw Shin Leong from the party with immediate effect.
WP believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from our party members, especially our Members of Parliament.
Shin Leong has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life. By continuing not to account to the Party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the Party and People.
This is a difficult and painful decision for us. Shin Leong has been a core member of the Party leadership for more than 10 years, and has made significant and unique contributions towards WP’s growth. He has also served the residents of Hougang diligently. However, the Council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
We also believe it is only fair to the Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their Member of Parliament.
We apologise for having to put them through a by-election.
We wish to assure Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the Party until the by-election is called.
The Meet the People sessions in Hougang will continue, with the other MPs covering. Residents are free to contact any WP MP for assistance. In addition, town council services will continue to be provided under the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council.
Finally, we wish to thank the public for their concern towards the Party and for walking with us through this difficult period.
Sylvia Lim
Chairman
工人党对议员有一定的要求。议员是人民的代议士，也是个公众人物；必须做个好榜样；最重要的是有担当，肯负责。
最近大众传媒接二连三出现对饶欣龙种种严重的指控，他选择不回应，也不出来解释清楚，是不负责任的行为，也造成了信任危机。
后港是捍卫新加坡民主政治的先锋，没有后港20年来的支持，工人党不会有今天的发展，新加坡也不会在民主的过程中迈步前进。
我们不能辜负后港选民的支持和期望，因此决定开除饶欣龙，让后港选民可以再次做出决定。
由于这个事件，使到后港人感到困扰，也造成后港区需要补选，我向后港选民道歉。我也感谢在这困难时期不离不弃，与我们共同奋斗的新加坡人。
从现在开始到补选举行期间，在后港每周的接见选民依旧进行。阿裕尼－后港市镇理事会也会照常运作。
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A by-election is not a given, but the PAP is expected to pick up the gauntlet.
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Hopefully we will also be rid of the irritating winged mule who brays only on one topic. Hope it will sack itself from SBF.
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This what happens when Singaporeans make the mistake of voting for the opposition. As you can see, there is no stability whatsoever and Hougang residents wasted one day at the GE electing someone who has now been sacked and they will now be forced to waste another day going through the whole process again.
Had they elected a PAP candidate, this would never have happened.
Now extend this scenario that we have in Hougang to the whole Island! Imagine what sort of turmoil the country would be in now if Singapore had elected the WP to run the country rather than the PAP. The whole damned country would probably end up having to go to polls again as WP has shown that it can't even manage itself let alone the whole country.
The PAP is the best! I've said so before and I'm saying it again. You can see for yourself why Singapore needs the PAP more than ever.
Had they elected a PAP candidate, this would never have happened.
Now extend this scenario that we have in Hougang to the whole Island! Imagine what sort of turmoil the country would be in now if Singapore had elected the WP to run the country rather than the PAP. The whole damned country would probably end up having to go to polls again as WP has shown that it can't even manage itself let alone the whole country.
The PAP is the best! I've said so before and I'm saying it again. You can see for yourself why Singapore needs the PAP more than ever.
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The Big Question is, will WP win the By-election? I believe that Hougang Residents are happy with WP and will support the next candidate. GMS might try to contest in Hougang but he is sure to loose his deposit.
PAP has many indiscretions in the past. I am glad to see Hougang voters now have a choice and will make the better decision. Better than being under a PAP GRC where the MP can die etc and there will still not be a by-election called as PAP is afraid to loose. Like the Anson case.
PAP has many indiscretions in the past. I am glad to see Hougang voters now have a choice and will make the better decision. Better than being under a PAP GRC where the MP can die etc and there will still not be a by-election called as PAP is afraid to loose. Like the Anson case.
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I think even PAP is not entirely prepared for this by-elections.
if they send a small fry in, it will not show their "sincerity" to win back. And during rally, unlikely they will do personal attack regarding the morale / behaviour.
Send a big timer in...if lose, looks bad on that candidate.....
if they send a small fry in, it will not show their "sincerity" to win back. And during rally, unlikely they will do personal attack regarding the morale / behaviour.
Send a big timer in...if lose, looks bad on that candidate.....
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Workers' Party expels Yaw Shin Leong
SINGAPORE : The Workers' Party has expelled its Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, Yaw Shin Leong, with immediate effect.
Party Chairman Sylvia Lim said at a media conference on Wednesday that the party believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from party members, especially an MP.
She said transparency and accountability are key but these have not been met.
She said Mr Yaw has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life.
She said by continuing not to account to the party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the party and the people.
The shocking announcement came after weeks of speculation and rumours that Mr Yaw has had an alleged extra-marital affair with a fellow opposition member.
Other WP MPs will cover his duties in Hougang.
Ms Lim said the decision was difficult and painful for the party.
She said Mr Yaw has been a core member of the party leadership for more than 10 years and has made significant and unique contributions to the party's growth.
She said he has also served residents of Hougang diligently.
However, the council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
Ms Lim said the party believes it is only fair to Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their MP.
She said the party apologises for having to put them through a by-election.
She also assured Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the party until the by-election is called.
The Meet-the-People sessions in Hougang will continue, with other WP MPs covering.
WP Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang announced the shocking news in Mandarin.
He said the decision to expel Mr Yaw was painful but stressed that the party has to act so that its MPs can stand tall and take the People's Action Party government to account.
Also present at the media conference were Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh and Non-Constituency MP Gerald Giam.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1183169/1/.html
SINGAPORE : The Workers' Party has expelled its Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, Yaw Shin Leong, with immediate effect.
Party Chairman Sylvia Lim said at a media conference on Wednesday that the party believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from party members, especially an MP.
She said transparency and accountability are key but these have not been met.
She said Mr Yaw has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life.
She said by continuing not to account to the party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the party and the people.
The shocking announcement came after weeks of speculation and rumours that Mr Yaw has had an alleged extra-marital affair with a fellow opposition member.
Other WP MPs will cover his duties in Hougang.
Ms Lim said the decision was difficult and painful for the party.
She said Mr Yaw has been a core member of the party leadership for more than 10 years and has made significant and unique contributions to the party's growth.
She said he has also served residents of Hougang diligently.
However, the council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
Ms Lim said the party believes it is only fair to Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their MP.
She said the party apologises for having to put them through a by-election.
She also assured Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the party until the by-election is called.
The Meet-the-People sessions in Hougang will continue, with other WP MPs covering.
WP Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang announced the shocking news in Mandarin.
He said the decision to expel Mr Yaw was painful but stressed that the party has to act so that its MPs can stand tall and take the People's Action Party government to account.
Also present at the media conference were Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh and Non-Constituency MP Gerald Giam.
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Workers' Party expels Yaw Shin Leong
SINGAPORE : The Workers' Party has expelled its Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, Yaw Shin Leong, with immediate effect.
Party Chairman Sylvia Lim said at a media conference on Wednesday that the party believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from party members, especially an MP.
She said transparency and accountability are key but these have not been met.
She said Mr Yaw has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life.
She said by continuing not to account to the party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the party and the people.
The shocking announcement came after weeks of speculation and rumours that Mr Yaw has had an alleged extra-marital affair with a fellow opposition member.
Other WP MPs will cover his duties in Hougang.
Ms Lim said the decision was difficult and painful for the party.
She said Mr Yaw has been a core member of the party leadership for more than 10 years and has made significant and unique contributions to the party's growth.
She said he has also served residents of Hougang diligently.
However, the council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
Ms Lim said the party believes it is only fair to Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their MP.
She said the party apologises for having to put them through a by-election.
She also assured Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the party until the by-election is called.
The Meet-the-People sessions in Hougang will continue, with other WP MPs covering.
WP Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang announced the shocking news in Mandarin.
He said the decision to expel Mr Yaw was painful but stressed that the party has to act so that its MPs can stand tall and take the People's Action Party government to account.
Also present at the media conference were Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh and Non-Constituency MP Gerald Giam.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1183169/1/.html
SINGAPORE : The Workers' Party has expelled its Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, Yaw Shin Leong, with immediate effect.
Party Chairman Sylvia Lim said at a media conference on Wednesday that the party believes strongly in transparency and accountability, and expects no less from party members, especially an MP.
She said transparency and accountability are key but these have not been met.
She said Mr Yaw has been accused of several indiscretions in his private life.
She said by continuing not to account to the party and the people, especially the residents of Hougang, he has broken the faith, trust and expectations of the party and the people.
The shocking announcement came after weeks of speculation and rumours that Mr Yaw has had an alleged extra-marital affair with a fellow opposition member.
Other WP MPs will cover his duties in Hougang.
Ms Lim said the decision was difficult and painful for the party.
She said Mr Yaw has been a core member of the party leadership for more than 10 years and has made significant and unique contributions to the party's growth.
She said he has also served residents of Hougang diligently.
However, the council has decided that it is in the public interest to take this step.
Ms Lim said the party believes it is only fair to Hougang residents that they have another opportunity to elect their MP.
She said the party apologises for having to put them through a by-election.
She also assured Hougang residents that they will continue to be served by the party until the by-election is called.
The Meet-the-People sessions in Hougang will continue, with other WP MPs covering.
WP Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang announced the shocking news in Mandarin.
He said the decision to expel Mr Yaw was painful but stressed that the party has to act so that its MPs can stand tall and take the People's Action Party government to account.
Also present at the media conference were Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh and Non-Constituency MP Gerald Giam.
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Opposition Workers' Party has expelled Hougang MP Yaw Shin Leong over his alleged marital affairs and is prepared for a by-election to be held in the single-seat ward.
Party chief Low Thia Khiang told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that the party made the decision on Tuesday night because it felt Mr Yaw has fallen short of its expectations in being transparent and accountable to the party and to his constituents.
The WP and Mr Yaw has maintained silence since allegations about the MP's personal life appeared on Jan 20. On Feb 7, Mr Yaw resigned from his role as the WP treasurer.
Party chief Low Thia Khiang told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that the party made the decision on Tuesday night because it felt Mr Yaw has fallen short of its expectations in being transparent and accountable to the party and to his constituents.
The WP and Mr Yaw has maintained silence since allegations about the MP's personal life appeared on Jan 20. On Feb 7, Mr Yaw resigned from his role as the WP treasurer.
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Very unforgiving. No second chance.
Very unforgiving. No second chance.
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