Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:35 PM

Conclusion of General Election 2011; Thoughts and Feelings about this GE.

♥My country, Singapore had just finished another round of General Elections (GE). The past almost 2 weeks of campaigning was very interesting. Promises by the current ruling government against those who offer change, something better for Singaporeans, the oppositions, and the results were finally out. This will be interesting as we look at some prominent figures, and I'll share my thoughts on these people.

I've turned 21 officially in year 2011, but I'm not eligible to vote as of 31st December 2010, I'm still 20. This rule was enacted by the elections board, therefore I am one of those rare people this General Elections that does not need to cast vote besides those in Tanjong Pagar Grc. Like many others I have my opinions and thoughts on this GE, but I'll do my best to voice out and word it as unbiased in any way possible.

This elections, is by far one that will go down in history in the years to come, as in the past few decades, People's Action Party (PAP) usually will have a majority walk over prior to election day itself, meaning, even before pollings, they had 2/3 of the seats to form the ruling government. PAP doesn't even need to campaign as hard, and that could be one reason that people in singapore felt that PAP is getting complacent, and taking the citizens for granted.

This 2011 GE, has saw a record of 2.2 Million voters in singapore able to cast the precious vote, many for the first time in their life, (except those in Tanjong Pagar GRC) where our MM Lee, has helm over the years. Singaporeans over the years, has vent and voiced out their dissatisfaction with the ruling party, and has seen it being brushed off, (as many would have felt). This election was to be the deciding wake up call for PAP.

Certain issues that was raised during this campaign, in no order of ranking,Increasing HDB prices, cost of living is increasing, inefficient public transport system with ever increasing fare, and probably some little personal WKS responsibilities on the escape of a terrorist. So personally, I have a big issue with housing and transport. The rest, may still be able to manage, if the housing and transport is solved.

It took PAP almost towards the end of the campaign for our PM, to apologise and acknowledge that the ruling PAP has indeed oversight certain issues, and probably has turn a little bit of deaf ear to the people. Our dearest George Yeo, former (since he lost his GRC) Minister for Foreign Affairs, has also acknowledged and promise that change within the party will be started, and the people will be involved more. Sadly, George Yeo lost, and so has his ministerial post. I feel personally sad for him. He is one good man, one good politician (unlike some horsey which I'll reserve for abit later.)that has solved a lot of tricky foreign issues for Singapore. I would proclaim that Singaporeans has lost a good politician, and sacrifice a wrong person for the wrong reasons.

The Horsey, on the other hand, has much to answer, especially to the ever rising cost of public housing. But that is all in history as the new government has been formed, and the 2 greatest "public enemy" have been removed from their post. In another words, some justice has been done. This GE has seen some drastic response from the people to the ruling government, and so will the promise of change be delivered to the people ? We can only await the next GE in 5 years time, and the result will tell us the much needed answer to the question.