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http://www.tremeritus.com/2015/08/30...-in-senja-way/
A visit to a resident’s home in Senja Way


August 30th, 2015 |
Author: YourSDP





SDP candidates Paul Tambyah and Khung Wai Yeen were welcomed at house visits
at Senja Way, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC last night. One of the residents they met
was Mr Cruz, a new citizen who has lived in Singapore for 20 years and has voted
in two general elections. He and his wife invited them into his home for
conversation over the coming election and issues which residents hope will be
raised by them in Parliament.

Mr Cruz’s hopes for the elections are that the concerns of the people will be
genuinely reflected in Parliament. He shared with the candidates that the high
cost of living in Singapore is the issue that concerned him the most. He has
little savings and fears uncertainty, especially in the face of unexpected
emergencies. Like many residents in the area, he has also been affected by the
recent frequent MRT breakdowns. Senja is an estate that depends heavily on the
train and LRT network in Singapore, and the falling standards of public
transport in Singapore have been a source of much frustration.

SDP candidate Khung Wai Yeen had the opportunity to share some of the SDP
policy positions relevant to the issues he raised. Mr Cruz wondered aloud why
the government did not work with the opposition when there was a clear need to
embrace diversity and work out what is best for the country! To him, the current
system lacks the crucial checks and balances needed to keep the nation on the
right track.



Like many fellow Singaporeans both “new” and “old”, Mr Cruz has been
discussing the elections intensely amongst his friends. He asked what
differences SDP will make if they are voted into Parliament. Paul responded that
although SDP is only fielding 11 candidates in this election, they can be an
effective check on the government. As parliamentarians, they would be able to
scrutinise proposed legislation, raise important issues for discussion and
propose new legislation which they feel would be good for Singapore. On a
municipal level, he pointed out that the SDP town council plan would allow
residents to get involved and meaningfully participate in their community.

The SDP wants to work with everyone who cares about the future of Singapore.
We are happy that there are immigrants like Mr Cruz and his family who have
assimilated into our society and want to make things better for all of
us.

Singapore Democratic Party


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