A vote for the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) is a vote for Mr Chiam See Tong, the veteran opposition Member of Parliament who founded SPP and represented Potong Pasir in parliament for 27 years. This was the view of Mrs Lina Chiam, his wife, who added that Mr Chiam would love to see more alternative … Read more
The next General Elections (GE) which is to be held by April 2021 could well be do or die for the Singapore People’s Party (SPP). This will be the first time that the party heads into a GE without its talismanic figurehead Chiam See Tong as its secretary general. The veteran politician, who served as … Read more
On Wednesday evening (26 September), the Singapore People’s Party (“SPP”) were seen canvassing the ground in Mountbatten. This in itself is nothing new, as the party has been walking the ground in Mountbatten on a regular basis since the last General Elections. However, what was noteworthy was the flyers that the Party members were spotted … Read more
This morning, the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) announced that it would be holding its next Ordinary Party Conference on 16 October 2019 where it would be electing a new Central Executive Committee (CEC). In the statement, the Party’s Chairwoman, Mrs Lina Chiam, hinted at leadership renewal by stating that “SPP will be 25-years old in … Read more
Shortly after the General Election in 2011, Benjamin Pwee left the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) in a less than amicable manner. He cited irreconcilable differences with the leadership of the Chiams as one of the reasons for his departure from the party under which banner he contested the seat of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. Standing alongside … Read more
In SPP’s Labour Day Message, Mr Chiam See Tong calls for greater salary growth, increased bargaining power and more investment in human resources. The statement can be read in full below. My fellow Singaporeans, Labour Day is a celebration of the working classes. We should not only recognize the contributions of workers – pledges must … Read more
The longest serving opposition Member of Parliament, Mr Chiam See Tong, and the party he leads, the Singapore People’s Party, sent their condolences to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the demise of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Mr Prime Minister, My wife and I are saddened to learn about the passing of your father, the … Read more
By Kumaran Pillai – I had to make a quick stopover after lunch to cover the launch of SPP’s Financial Literacy Awareness Programme. I only planned to be there for 30 minutes to grab their standard press release and make a quick exit so that I can have nice Saturday afternoon with my wife and … Read more
The Singapore Democratic Alliance and the Reform Party held a joint-walkabout in Bishan on Sunday morning. The leaders of both parties, Mr Chiam See Tong of the SDA and Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam of the RP, were there to lead the outing. Pictures and video by Boris Chan.
I see no reason why the HDB should break the news to the losing PAP candidates. Does the HDB inform losing opposition candidates of impending upgrading in the wards they contested in, for example in East Coast or Tampines? Definitely not! Gerald Giam, on HDB informing losing PAP candidate in Potong Pasir, Sitoh YihPin, of … Read more