GE: Charles Chong to stand in Joo Chiat SMC
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By S Ramesh | Posted: 27 March 2011 1601 hrs
SINGAPORE: The People's Action Party's candidate for the Joo Chiat single member seat will be veteran MP Charles Chong, who is currently an MP in the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC.
This was announced by Joo Chiat's incumbent MP Chan Soo Sen, who also announced to his activists that he would be retiring from politics.
Mr Chan said with this introduction, Mr Charles Chong will join the Joo Chiat team to take part in its walkabout and cycle-about, various grassroots events, as well as General Election Committee meetings.
The incumbent MP also paid accolade to his residents, grassroots leaders, activists, and comrades for the opportunity to work together for the past 15 years.
He said it has been both fruitful and unforgettable.
Mr Chan said: "We witnessed the many changes in Joo Chiat during this period. Many new businesses and new residents have moved in. We participated in the development of Joo Chiat community together, anticipating and solving problems. These were challenging at times.
"However, we developed strong bonds in the process. We have evolved a unique Joo Chiat community spirit that genuinely emphasises neighborliness and participation. This may mean taking a little more time to achieve results. However, with participation, there is commitment and ownership to what we do."
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election coming riao
one by one e cards are shown
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Originally posted by sbst275:
election coming riao
one by one e cards are shown
getting very close indeed.
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charles chong was the guy who said "lesser mortals".
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
charles chong was the guy who said "lesser mortals".
Joo Chiat have higher mortals.
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
charles chong was the guy who said "lesser mortals".
Just accept the fact that we are lesser mortals.
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
charles chong was the guy who said "lesser mortals".
opposition can gain quite a few votes if it knows how to make use of this issue. andrew kuan too. -
and i tot he say he's retiring... now he's back in politics?
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
and i tot he say he's retiring... now he's back in politics?
he called me. he say haben save enough for retirement lah. still need another $200k from going for meet-the-peoples-sessions.
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Originally posted by sinicker:
he called me. he say haben save enough for retirement lah. still need another $200k from going for meet-the-peoples-sessions.
Sure not?
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What's that F-A-C-E? Charles Chong.. i saw his face front page STs today.. truly not a face I feel is trustworthy.. Will we ever see an opposition candidate on front page?... Is STs fair in its election coverage? Or are they only reporting what PAP wants us to hear...I think so?
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Going 2 b good 2 c how he will perform as a smc candidate.
His last stint is a 'longpang' in2 Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC
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his comment (sarcastically) , "I couldn't c much excitement here"
Read tis oso:
PAP MP Charles Chong hides behind K. Shanmugam’s pants
http://www.sgpolitics.net/?p=3353
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Good luck to him.
Will not no problem winning this ge.
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Originally posted by Rock^Star:
charles chong was the guy who said "lesser mortals".
“Maybe it made lesser mortals envious and they thought maybe he was a bit boastful. Would people have taken offence if his wife (a senior investment counsellor at a bank) had paid for everything ?”
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Mar 28, 2011 - Straits Times
PAP taking no chances in Joo Chiat
Veteran Charles Chong steps in as Chan Soo Sen confirms retirement
VETERAN MP Charles Chong will represent the People's Action Party in Joo Chiat during the next general election - a sign that the PAP is taking no chances in the largely upper-middle-class ward.
The incumbent, Mr Chan Soo Sen, 54, confirmed what party sources had indicated last week: that he will be retiring.
Mr Chong, 57, a five-term MP, was introduced at the Joo Chiat PAP branch on Sunday by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who described him as a candidate of 'considerable ability' with a 'proven track record'.
'I'm confident that with Charles here, residents will continue to be well looked-after,' said Mr Teo, who was Joo Chiat's MP from 1992 to 1997, before Mr Chan took over.
On Sunday, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said Mr Chong was 'the best man for Joo Chiat'.
'He's very amiable. He can get to know people very quickly. Within a week or so, I think he will be able to establish rapport,' he said, after a walkabout in an area of Joo Chiat that has been merged with Marine Parade GRC.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
Mar 28, 2011 - Straits Times
PAP taking no chances in Joo Chiat
Veteran Charles Chong steps in as Chan Soo Sen confirms retirement
VETERAN MP Charles Chong will represent the People's Action Party in Joo Chiat during the next general election - a sign that the PAP is taking no chances in the largely upper-middle-class ward.
The incumbent, Mr Chan Soo Sen, 54, confirmed what party sources had indicated last week: that he will be retiring.
Mr Chong, 57, a five-term MP, was introduced at the Joo Chiat PAP branch on Sunday by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who described him as a candidate of 'considerable ability' with a 'proven track record'.
'I'm confident that with Charles here, residents will continue to be well looked-after,' said Mr Teo, who was Joo Chiat's MP from 1992 to 1997, before Mr Chan took over.
On Sunday, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said Mr Chong was 'the best man for Joo Chiat'.
'He's very amiable. He can get to know people very quickly. Within a week or so, I think he will be able to establish rapport,' he said, after a walkabout in an area of Joo Chiat that has been merged with Marine Parade GRC.
Good luck 2 him.
Let's wait n c how many % he get fm JC constituents.
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I am sure Charles will add to the "red-lights" that Soo Sen has allowed in Joo Chiat and Katong..."Welcome to the "bright lights".