Three more new faces in 4th PAP batch
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Mar 30, 2011 - Straits Times
by Yen Feng
(From left) PAP introduced three more candidates: Mr Edwin Tong, Mr Vikram Nair and Mr Ang Hin Kee. -- PHOTOS: PAP
THREE more candidates were introduced by the People's Action Party (PAP) on Wednesday, bringing the total number of PAP new faces so far to 12 in the coming general election.
Of the three, two are lawyers: Mr Edwin Tong, 42, and Mr Vikram Nair, 33. The third is Mr Ang Hin Kee, 46, who is the chief executive of the National Trade Union Congress' Employment & Employability Institute (e2i).
The candidates were introduced at the party's HQ by Education Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also the party's Organising Secretary (Special Duties).
In his opening remarks, Dr Ng said that with more residents and rising expectations of economic progress, it was 'critical to bring in new able candidates who can continue strong, capable Government'.
The search for these candidates were extensive, and carried out for more than four years, Dr Ng said.
More than 260 individuals were considered. After many meetings, assessments and feedback from other activists and MPs, the selection was narrowed down to more than 20 people.
Thousands of man-hours were spent on this task by senior members of the party, Dr Ng said. 'For every cup of tea candidates drank, we drank 10 more to find the best brew,' he added.
Dr Ng said such exhaustive efforts were necessary in order to offer citizens 'the best possible team to preserve what we have and take us forward into the future'.
In their introductory remarks, all three candidates spoke of the need to meet the concerns of Singaporeans from all walks of life.
Said Mr Ang: 'I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Two lawyers and E2i chief
The three new PAP candidates introduced to the media on Wednesday are:
Edwin Tong Chun Fai
'We have a responsibility to preserve the core values on which Singapore's success has been built, and ensure that every Singaporean shares in that success.'
Age: 42
Occupation: Partner at Allen & Gledhill
Marital status: Married with three children
Highest educational qualification: Honours in law at National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Moulmein-Kallang GRC.Vikram Nair
'I enjoy the company of grassroots leaders and volunteers. We have diverse backgrounds and each of us helps in the community in our own little way.'
Age: 33
Occupation: Lawyer at Norton Rose, specialising in international arbitration
Marital status: Not married
Highest educational qualification: Law at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Languages spoken: English, Tamil, Malayalam
Likely to be fielded in: Sembawang GRC.Ang Hin Kee
'At the end of the day, I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Age: 46
Occupation: Chief executive of Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).
Marital status: Married for over 12 years
Highest educational qualification: Bachelor of arts (honours), National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Ang Mo Kio GRC -
no speak dialects?
how to connect with the elderly.
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Mar 30, 2011 - Straits Times
Four essential qualities to be a good MP, leader
by Yen Feng
IN ITS extensive search for candidates to field in the coming polls, the People's Action Party looks for four essential qualities to be a good MP and government leader.
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also the party's Organising Secretary (Special Duties), said the candidates must:
Be an activist.
They must be committed to serve and are grounded in reality. They must also have the ability to put plans into actions to serve the people.
Have a heart for Singapore
While the candidates do not have to agree with the party's policies, they must believe that Singapore can improve, and are able to connect with the hopes and difficulties of Singaporeans
Have guts for Singapore
Candidates must be committed and stay the course, not wilt under pressure and succumb to populist sentiments. They must be able to think long-term.
Be trustworthy
As MPs and office holders, as people in positions of power and influence, candidates must be trusted to always make the right decision for the good of Singapore and never for personal gain.
Dr Ng, who introduced three more new PAP candidates to the media on Wednesday afternoon at the party headquarters, said the PAP held nearly 200 tea sessions with over 260 individuals over the last four years.
He said the candidates were assessed over a period of time, some for years, which saw them changing jobs, getting married, pregnant and through deliveries, said Dr Ng.
After thousands of man-hours spent on these exhaustive efforts, just over 20 candidates were selected.
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seriously
having a heart for Singapore dun mean you join politics. But seriously, even if ppl were to make good suggestions, it takes a lot of effort just to see it being implemented
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talk is cheap.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
talk is cheap.
Unless the talk is about increasing GST.
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e effort is tirelessly of writing. lots of times they either dun bother or dun even realise there's problems with the current situation
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Originally posted by charlize:
Unless the talk is about increasing GST.
talk will get expensive when they get into parliament.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
talk will get expensive when they get into parliament.
it will cost us dearly
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
talk will get expensive when they get into parliament.
Of course.
Guess how much a minister will earn sitting in parliament listening to some MP talk for just one hour.
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Originally posted by charlize:
Of course.
Guess how much a minister will earn sitting in parliament listening to some MP talk for just one hour.
even when eyes closed and drooling....
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i have a heart for singapore
tts why im here taking care of all of u
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They learn fast.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
even when eyes closed and drooling....
Tsk tsk.
That's called multi tasking.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
Mar 30, 2011 - Straits Times
by Yen Feng
(From left) PAP introduced three more candidates: Mr Edwin Tong, Mr Vikram Nair and Mr Ang Hin Kee. -- PHOTOS: PAP
THREE more candidates were introduced by the People's Action Party (PAP) on Wednesday, bringing the total number of PAP new faces so far to 12 in the coming general election.
Of the three, two are lawyers: Mr Edwin Tong, 42, and Mr Vikram Nair, 33. The third is Mr Ang Hin Kee, 46, who is the chief executive of the National Trade Union Congress' Employment & Employability Institute (e2i).
The candidates were introduced at the party's HQ by Education Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also the party's Organising Secretary (Special Duties).
In his opening remarks, Dr Ng said that with more residents and rising expectations of economic progress, it was 'critical to bring in new able candidates who can continue strong, capable Government'.
The search for these candidates were extensive, and carried out for more than four years, Dr Ng said.
More than 260 individuals were considered. After many meetings, assessments and feedback from other activists and MPs, the selection was narrowed down to more than 20 people.
Thousands of man-hours were spent on this task by senior members of the party, Dr Ng said. 'For every cup of tea candidates drank, we drank 10 more to find the best brew,' he added.
Dr Ng said such exhaustive efforts were necessary in order to offer citizens 'the best possible team to preserve what we have and take us forward into the future'.
In their introductory remarks, all three candidates spoke of the need to meet the concerns of Singaporeans from all walks of life.
Said Mr Ang: 'I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Two lawyers and E2i chief
The three new PAP candidates introduced to the media on Wednesday are:
Edwin Tong Chun Fai
'We have a responsibility to preserve the core values on which Singapore's success has been built, and ensure that every Singaporean shares in that success.'
Age: 42
Occupation: Partner at Allen & Gledhill
Marital status: Married with three children
Highest educational qualification: Honours in law at National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Moulmein-Kallang GRC.Vikram Nair
'I enjoy the company of grassroots leaders and volunteers. We have diverse backgrounds and each of us helps in the community in our own little way.'
Age: 33
Occupation: Lawyer at Norton Rose, specialising in international arbitration
Marital status: Not married
Highest educational qualification: Law at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Languages spoken: English, Tamil, Malayalam
Likely to be fielded in: Sembawang GRC.Ang Hin Kee
'At the end of the day, I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Age: 46
Occupation: Chief executive of Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).
Marital status: Married for over 12 years
Highest educational qualification: Bachelor of arts (honours), National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Ang Mo Kio GRCMy mom laughed when he saw the 27 year old gal.
My mom said that girl should do more grassroot activites and be a MP after 40.
My mom said she will never vote for such a girl.
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
Mar 30, 2011 - Straits Times
by Yen Feng
(From left) PAP introduced three more candidates: Mr Edwin Tong, Mr Vikram Nair and Mr Ang Hin Kee. -- PHOTOS: PAP
THREE more candidates were introduced by the People's Action Party (PAP) on Wednesday, bringing the total number of PAP new faces so far to 12 in the coming general election.
Of the three, two are lawyers: Mr Edwin Tong, 42, and Mr Vikram Nair, 33. The third is Mr Ang Hin Kee, 46, who is the chief executive of the National Trade Union Congress' Employment & Employability Institute (e2i).
The candidates were introduced at the party's HQ by Education Minister Ng Eng Hen, who is also the party's Organising Secretary (Special Duties).
In his opening remarks, Dr Ng said that with more residents and rising expectations of economic progress, it was 'critical to bring in new able candidates who can continue strong, capable Government'.
The search for these candidates were extensive, and carried out for more than four years, Dr Ng said.
More than 260 individuals were considered. After many meetings, assessments and feedback from other activists and MPs, the selection was narrowed down to more than 20 people.
Thousands of man-hours were spent on this task by senior members of the party, Dr Ng said. 'For every cup of tea candidates drank, we drank 10 more to find the best brew,' he added.
Dr Ng said such exhaustive efforts were necessary in order to offer citizens 'the best possible team to preserve what we have and take us forward into the future'.
In their introductory remarks, all three candidates spoke of the need to meet the concerns of Singaporeans from all walks of life.
Said Mr Ang: 'I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Two lawyers and E2i chief
The three new PAP candidates introduced to the media on Wednesday are:
Edwin Tong Chun Fai
'We have a responsibility to preserve the core values on which Singapore's success has been built, and ensure that every Singaporean shares in that success.'
Age: 42
Occupation: Partner at Allen & Gledhill
Marital status: Married with three children
Highest educational qualification: Honours in law at National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Moulmein-Kallang GRC.Vikram Nair
'I enjoy the company of grassroots leaders and volunteers. We have diverse backgrounds and each of us helps in the community in our own little way.'
Age: 33
Occupation: Lawyer at Norton Rose, specialising in international arbitration
Marital status: Not married
Highest educational qualification: Law at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Languages spoken: English, Tamil, Malayalam
Likely to be fielded in: Sembawang GRC.Ang Hin Kee
'At the end of the day, I want to see individuals with different needs and abilities being given more options and different pathways to have a better life.'
Age: 46
Occupation: Chief executive of Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).
Marital status: Married for over 12 years
Highest educational qualification: Bachelor of arts (honours), National University of Singapore
Languages spoken: English, Chinese
Likely to be fielded in: Ang Mo Kio GRCI am looking foward to hearing my mom's comments on these three man.
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Originally posted by Ascorbic Acid:
My mom laughed when he saw the 27 year old gal.
My mom said that girl should do more grassroot activites and be a MP after 40.
My mom said she will never vote for such a girl.
you say ur mum is a he???Lol.
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talk is the cheaperest
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Originally posted by Edd1:
you say ur mum is a he???Lol.
sorry, she.My mom is quite interested in politics due to influences from overseas channels.
She wanted live debate and opinion polls.
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Originally posted by FireIce:
i have a heart for singapore
tts why im here taking care of all of u
Tin Pei Ling right, you are?
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Sorry la. According to the kind of culture and practice by the thunder party, whoever they bring in I believe have no total commitment for public service. Money money money is number one.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
Tin Pei Ling right, you are?
fifi or tin peeling?
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This round of candidates and the previous few introduced, really CMI.
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Originally posted by Junyang700:
This round of candidates and the previous few introduced, really CMI.
run of the mill, almost the same from union, army, glcs, civil service, minister's somebody. People are getting bored.