Singapore GE2020: WP apologises for not sending representative to televised Mandarin debate

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh has apologised for the party's decision not to send a representative to a political debate in Mandarin, which was broadcast live nationally on Jul 1. He said the party could have done better and he is grateful for the support of Mandarin-speaking voters whom it has traditionally appealed to.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 179

  • @arumuganathanramanathan2350
    @arumuganathanramanathan2350 4 роки тому +134

    Name me a situation where PAP was apologetic. In this duration I am happy that Mr Pritam was sincere and apologetic.

    • @Banana-cc5rx
      @Banana-cc5rx 4 роки тому +4

      No one demanded for one apparently so of course they won't apologise /s

    • @gabrielkok9208
      @gabrielkok9208 4 роки тому +7

      they are apologetic for not being apologetic

    • @zhenxin99
      @zhenxin99 4 роки тому +6

      Did PAP apologise for the screw up at the workers dormitories? Josephine Teo said NO Single worker demanded an apology! Singapore should thank Jo Teo for putting Singapore on the map for pandemic reporting!

    • @gabrielkok9208
      @gabrielkok9208 4 роки тому +2

      @@zhenxin99 out of sight out of mind, same as no test = no cases, according to pap LOL

    • @keithkoh6413
      @keithkoh6413 4 роки тому

      if there are no cases how you test also no cases, the fact that there are more cases is because you (you know who) screwed up, period.

  • @kenneth.lim3390
    @kenneth.lim3390 4 роки тому +131

    I think it is a good move. They did really well for the english one with Dr Jamus Lim.
    If they end up fumbling with the Chinese 1, it might be worse than not showing up at all.

    • @MrLEECHINSOON
      @MrLEECHINSOON 4 роки тому +4

      This show that WP weakening. Fumbling? Just imagine, a political party is unable to get a Chinese speaker to speak. Are they having in-fighting? Are there a massive exodus of WP members due to the AHTC saga that causes no one to field on TV Chinese debate? Is WP don't care anymore for Chinese ed voters? Can WP serve their Chinese ed in their meet the people session?

    • @noproblematallmate
      @noproblematallmate 4 роки тому

      Its not difficult to do it. WP simply has problems within. I am no scholar only have diploma and my spoken Mandarin is B- level at max but if you give me 5 years to prepare, I'd ace it. I don't even need to refer to handphone during the debate.

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 роки тому +16

      Jamus was the winner of the english debate. chinese is not an easy language to debate with and WP made the right choice

    • @MrLEECHINSOON
      @MrLEECHINSOON 4 роки тому +2

      @@sherwinh1661 . That's why don't expect WP is the same WP under Pritam Singh. Chinese speaking residents is not going to get heard in WP wards.

    • @victorvictor4235
      @victorvictor4235 4 роки тому

      MediaCorp translate Dr Lim speech to Chinese.

  • @limjin5200
    @limjin5200 4 роки тому +107

    When you think you done wrong, just apologize no big deal.
    No need peng prata, peng satay, or chapati.
    Gentleman stuff

    • @kenchua3712
      @kenchua3712 4 роки тому +10

      Yalor, say sorry wont die mah. Dunno why pap mouth got gold, apologise then gold will fall out like that.

    • @limbengsun9924
      @limbengsun9924 4 роки тому +2

      @@kenchua3712 why pap mouth and teeth made of gold anyhow talk.

    • @dkhsjapful
      @dkhsjapful 4 роки тому +2

      There's no such word "apologize" in PAP's dictionary

    • @kenchua3712
      @kenchua3712 4 роки тому +1

      Because sorry is their gold, if say sorry means gold will drop out😆

    • @pokeriabhrnftan7488
      @pokeriabhrnftan7488 4 роки тому

      Professional why can not. Not understand

  • @joellim7010
    @joellim7010 4 роки тому +91

    No worries. Apologies accepted. when opposition makes mistake, they admit it and apologise on national party. When PAP makes mistakes, they deny it and when you ask them why they made the mistake or refuse to apologise ,they will sue you. I think its time we stop giving PAP the power to bully singaporeans.

    • @norzalina3432
      @norzalina3432 4 роки тому

      I agreed with you.Need an honest person to be our representative

    • @nobadragoon6499
      @nobadragoon6499 4 роки тому

      Excellently said. UPVOTE AND TO THE TOP YOU GO

  • @polarspirit
    @polarspirit 4 роки тому +56

    Apology accepted. Unlike some other parties who dont even apologize

  • @youngfadula
    @youngfadula 4 роки тому +33

    Apology accepted, please don’t forget a lot of your supporters are senior chinese residents

  • @chuasc2081
    @chuasc2081 4 роки тому +10

    Humble, sincere and passionate. Good show. Good luck for this election. Hope to see more WP MP in Parliament. Will be great for WP to win East Coast GRC as well

  • @aniciawong7784
    @aniciawong7784 4 роки тому +43

    WP it's fine! Most of our current Singapore's grandparents and parents can speak and understand English! But having a Chinese speaking candidate is nice too! Hope WP will win, regardless of race, language and religion! All the best!

  • @kakashi1982
    @kakashi1982 4 роки тому +18

    If you go ZaoBao channel, they had a mandarin debate earlier, WP's Kenneth Foo was probably the best performer in that so they do have capable mandarin speakers.

  • @isaacng315
    @isaacng315 4 роки тому +35

    Good shows humility. I cannot recall a instance PAP apologise in recent times.

    • @zhenxin99
      @zhenxin99 4 роки тому +1

      Bcos PAP never make mistake like the opposition. That's why PAP the best! Must pay them million $ compensation ...

    • @walkaway6777
      @walkaway6777 4 роки тому

      never!

    • @elevatorfilmersg
      @elevatorfilmersg 4 роки тому

      真心 I hope you're being sarcastic

    • @nobadragoon6499
      @nobadragoon6499 4 роки тому

      There is no need for PAP to apologize. They are perfect and never make mistakes. Oppositions are useless and only know how to apologize after already make mistakes. Sorry no cure.
      - A loyal PAP supporter

    • @angelamagnus6615
      @angelamagnus6615 4 роки тому

      LHL did apologise for some mistakes. Please look up on youtube.

  • @graphicpip5174
    @graphicpip5174 4 роки тому +13

    nevermind. 1 WP MP worth more than 5-6 other party MP. The quality of your party will attract good candidates soon.

  • @wenshan9101
    @wenshan9101 4 роки тому +11

    The humble apology has been taken out of context. Pritam did not make a statement against identity politics, please don't draw him into your own political fantansies. Their job is difficult enough.

  • @MrBoliao98
    @MrBoliao98 4 роки тому +45

    After Low Thia Khiang left, basically no old chinese left to debate.

    • @lmblack7516
      @lmblack7516 4 роки тому +4

      Ricky Huang - wrong! Is Singlish speaking. About language, Malayness is now the key word to learn and to say.

    • @MrLEECHINSOON
      @MrLEECHINSOON 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrRicky4309 . WP see Chinese ed "no up".. To WP, Chinese ed is no longer important.

    • @marvint480
      @marvint480 4 роки тому +3

      LEE Soon Kueh it’s better to “see no up” then to get embarrassed on television. Think!

  • @arecus54
    @arecus54 4 роки тому +34

    Didn’t help that CSM and LTK both stepped down
    But I think it might have been worth not risking going for the debate if there wasn’t anyone proficient enough in Chinese

    • @mattw6922
      @mattw6922 4 роки тому +7

      PsychoticCuber My parents, old folks in theirs 60s to 70s who speak predominantly mandarin and the kind of voters that a Chinese debate will reach, were disappointed that they didn’t even try though. One of the favourite topics of the opposition is about fighting for the elderly being left behind. How can you claim to be standing up for them when you are not even willing to debate in the language they are most comfortable in speaking?

    • @darrendelong
      @darrendelong 4 роки тому

      Both SDP and PSP guy are terrible in Mandarin too but they still send them though.

    • @WasLostButNowAmFound
      @WasLostButNowAmFound 4 роки тому

      @@mattw6922 sssh

    • @arecus54
      @arecus54 4 роки тому

      darrendelong doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt their image

    • @MrRicky4309
      @MrRicky4309 4 роки тому +6

      It’s ok, I think worker party aspire to represent Singapore only, not mandarin speaker. Old grandpa and granny will still vote for 🔨 as they cannot understand the differences between policy. Hougang mandarin speaker will continue to vote for 🔨 solely because they see LTK. They will not felt anything lost at all!

  • @verselines
    @verselines 4 роки тому +28

    shouldn’t even be an issue. You don’t see a big deal being made out of no tamil or malay debates. Why are chinese-educated boomers so easily triggered?

    • @iceice0000
      @iceice0000 4 роки тому +7

      Brooo Singapore is so primarily dominated by Chinese. Triggered or not, we still need their votes. That is most important. Malay/Indian population is so little, it probably won't change anything. This coming from a non-chinese.

    • @Bot-gy9gx
      @Bot-gy9gx 4 роки тому +2

      Mon Ice I agreed with you on the first part but the second part is completely wrong

    • @morganross6399
      @morganross6399 4 роки тому

      More and more Singaporeans are born bi-racial/multi-racial. data.gov.sg/dataset/proportion-of-transnational-and-inter-ethnic-marriages-among-citizen-marriages Even our president is bi-racial. I look forward to the day when race is irrelevant in Singapore.

  • @endi4654
    @endi4654 4 роки тому +5

    Dear WP.. thank you for having integrity and humility. Further cement my support for you. I hope you win all seats contested. We need the right leaders with the right characters.

    • @sharil3862
      @sharil3862 4 роки тому

      Pls support malay since all high rank in Singapore politic looks like..racist..no malay in high position..in Singapore ..where is the justice to others races..even the Presiden 2nd time in Singapore.got peoples make noise..

  • @prl1184
    @prl1184 4 роки тому +6

    Actually it wasn't such a bad decision to not send anyone since the channel 8 and I think CNA debates were biased. Favour PAP by giving them 5 min while opposition only get 2.5 min per candidate 🙄.

  • @kitty2527
    @kitty2527 Рік тому

    No worries, we understand given the situation and you gave your best. Thank you.

  • @johnnyhs_ngnng5554
    @johnnyhs_ngnng5554 3 роки тому

    I notice an article appeared on UA-cam in form video and the title is “ SG GE 2020 apologies for not representing to televised Mandarin.” The involved is WP. This is very disappointed for those who voted them into parliament. According WP’s leader, Mr. Pritam they do not have any MP who speaks fluent Mandarin. This is not a good excuse. To you need not send who can ver fluent Mandarin but a person who has a good presence of mind is most important. Look, people only want to hear how you rebut your opponent not how fluent you speak Mandarin. I think you as a leader of WP must think how to prevent making the same in future debate with your opponent. By the way, please please don’t take my criticism too hard but hopefully it makes you smarter in you next episode with your opponent. Good luck.

  • @Unteroffizier
    @Unteroffizier 4 роки тому +1

    You all don't get it. It is not WP don't want to send a representative. It is because WP don't want to speak to Ong Ye Kung. OngYK stood for the PAP during 2011 GE at Aljunied GRC. He lost. I still remember the disappointment on this face when the TV news reported their lost. He was placed in a safe GRC during GE2015 and went into parliament now he talks like yayakalapa.

  • @ghuijie
    @ghuijie 4 роки тому +1

    Hi. Im a Singaporean Chinese. Would CNA be so kind to point me to where I can get hold of a video of the political broadcast in Mandarin?
    You guys did a great job in uploading the English one, even in various outlets, but I really do need to see the Mandarin ones. I want to make sure my fellow Chinese can rewatch it, in case they miss it!
    Oh, I also have friends who only know Tamil and Malay, any chance we can request for that too?
    Otherwise, I am afraid that they won't be able to make a prudent choice on Election Day :(
    Thanks in advance!

    • @snowyprincess18
      @snowyprincess18 4 роки тому

      You may want to check out mediacorp’s meWatch

    • @ellie1982-y1j
      @ellie1982-y1j 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/KrZc7PCOZKo/v-deo.html

    • @ghuijie
      @ghuijie 4 роки тому +1

      @@ellie1982-y1j Hey there! Thanks but nope, Im not looking for this (though I've watched that). Im looking in particular the one 新明日报 reported in their frontpage, the one that WP volunteeraily declined MediaCorp's offer to be on the National TV, aka Channel 8 for a Political Debate in Mandarin.
      The media seems to make a big deal out of it but yet I cannot find it. English one can easily be found.
      That's weird, isn't it?

    • @ghuijie
      @ghuijie 4 роки тому

      @@snowyprincess18 oh, thanks! Let me try but it's really interesting that IF it is under meWatch, when I searched it on GOOGLE and my search was typed in Mandarin characters, 新加坡竞选2020辩论会,nothing popped out! All I see are videos with WP apologizing 😅

    • @Ashley-vh3wt
      @Ashley-vh3wt 4 роки тому

      @ghuijie ua-cam.com/video/bWtPlRnHAI4/v-deo.html

  • @lkhllm12
    @lkhllm12 4 роки тому +2

    There is no need to apologise there is no mistake . 加油💪

  • @cng1604
    @cng1604 4 роки тому +26

    I hope one day the worker's party will come west side too. Not too worried I will still not ☑️ Prata and Prata this year's 😂

    • @iceice0000
      @iceice0000 4 роки тому +1

      The problem is will you even vote them or not? I know a lot of westsiders are pro PAP and always let PAP win by a landslide such as Jurong GRC (not that there's anything wrong with Tharman, he's good), Marsiling Yew Tee GRC and Holland Bukit Timah GRC. So why would WP risk their resources and reputation fight for a place that is a loss cause such as yours? Everyone in Sg knows that West Side is filled with either rich people who don't give a damn about the politics in Sg because it doesnt affect them or people who are clueless or outdated as to what the opposition brings to the table. Thats why CSJ never wins. It is generally a graveyard for any opposition to get in. You guys already got magnificent candidates like him and yet you guys can't even appreciate him and bring him to parliament. 🤷‍♂️

  • @TAPEDVISION
    @TAPEDVISION 4 роки тому +9

    can someone enlighten me why a Chinese debate is necessary ?
    - someone from a minority group in Singapore
    (genuinely curious, no malice towards the parties or our electoral system)

    • @ghuijie
      @ghuijie 4 роки тому

      I am a Chinese Singaporean and I had the same question.
      But I was enlightened by my Indian friend, "Election is a number game."
      Sad but this is biasness we have in our system!
      Edited and added comments - Im slowing recognizing my privilege (subtle or not) as a Chinese majority in Singapore and all I can do is to speak up for and against what is truly fair and just. I didnt get to be born a Chinese and so did anyone else. Long battle but if we all cared a little more, we might have hope at the end of the tunnel!

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      75percentile of the population..

    • @ghuijie
      @ghuijie 4 роки тому

      ​@@MrRicky4309 Seems like you like to tell us what the WP is trying to tell us. That's a bold move because you aint them. But I'm spurred on by your courage and I too would like to have a go on what I think WP is trying to say.
      // But to set the record straight, I am a Singaporean Chinese and 我非常清楚知道为什么新加坡会出现,套你的那句 “华人不讲华语“ 的现象。不知您贵庚,但您或许需回头看,我们是何时忘了要坚持着要把华人掌握华语能力的基础打好。这点,大家心知肚明。(Translation: I clearly know why Singapore's Chinese have become a group deemed as, quoting Ricky's one liner in Chinese above "Chinese dont speak Mandarin." Not sure how old Ricky is, but I suggest that you look back in history on when or what made Singapore loss her assertiveness in making sure Singaporean Chinese master their foundation in Mandarin. I guess, we are all clear on that.)
      //Sorry for digressing but here's what I think WP is trying to say: They are trying to demonstrate their honesty and perhaps, they feel, the same way as I do, that most Singaporeans regardless of ethnicity, would be able to hear them still; be it in the newspaper, their walkabouts, and hence the decision to voluntarily give up an opportunity of media exposure (which sometimes can be a double edged sword) does not change their manifesto or belief. But clearly, as with anything in life, we aint able to satisfy everyone or expect everyone to feel the same. Hence, this very upfront apology, both in English and Mandarin, coupled with their explanation. Once bitten, twice shy :)
      // So, let's not attempt to make it a thing about Race. Think about it, what benefit would it give WP to "offend" the Chinese? By population numbers, the Chinese makes up the majority. So, I can't find a sensible reason for them to be so suicidal.
      // Also, what message or contentious subject is it that is only unique to Chinese Singaporeans that if WP did not participate in it, we, Chinese votes/viewer will not be able to hear or ask?
      // Then what about our fellow Indians and Malay Singaporeans? They don't have questions to ask ah?
      // Fun-fact (maybe not that fun): I can easily find the video on the Political Debate 2nd July (English) online, but since I didnt even know there was going to be one in Mandarin, I attempted to search in online, Google that is. And guess what, I can't find it. Hence I asked CNA if they could direct me to the correct website etc. Don't you find it strange? And if I use your analogy, then it seems like the media (which is largely controlled media by the State) is telling us that quote "mandarin is not important anymore!" and quote "Chinese is not important. 华人不讲华语". Am I right?
      // My slightly longer than 2 cents worth.
      Edit on 4 Jul: my bad - apart from Malay, Indinn, how can I leave out Others! Applogies.

    • @iceice0000
      @iceice0000 4 роки тому

      @@ghuijie well said.

    • @user-dv4rh2my1x
      @user-dv4rh2my1x 4 роки тому +1

      It's not that it's necessary but impactful if you want to reach out to elderly Chinese Singaporeans (which constitutes a huge % of voters). Nothing to do with race but making your party accessible to a bigger pool of voters.

  • @nobadragoon6499
    @nobadragoon6499 4 роки тому

    An apology from politician....wow I'm very impressed. Thank you WP, you have my support.

  • @hom3r
    @hom3r 4 роки тому +1

    Party that apologize over small matters is something new in Singapore 🙂

  • @bowlampar
    @bowlampar 4 роки тому +1

    Not sending candidates to election debate in Singapore's national language is going to cause you votes, not any second language of Singaporeans, even though you may lose the opportunity to appeal for certain segment of Singaporeans votes.

  • @mathewlovegod
    @mathewlovegod 4 роки тому +2

    No worries because you still have our votes! 🔨👍

  • @abdulshafiq2684
    @abdulshafiq2684 4 роки тому +1

    Is there a malay debate coming up

  • @farrahkong1998
    @farrahkong1998 4 роки тому +12

    You are talking to ordinary Singaporeans. You don't need someone with high proficiency in the Chinese language. Just use your heart to do the explanation. It is the sincerity that counts.

    • @MrRicky4309
      @MrRicky4309 4 роки тому

      They won’t need mandarin speaker or Teochew speaker anymore, just Jiak Kan Dang can already. Grandpa and grandma just leave them alone

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 роки тому +3

      but debate in chinese is not easy. if you are question or targetted, you need strong fast chinese to defend your points.

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      They should have brought a Translator!!

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      They do not have sincerity to manage serangoon estate efficiently and do not have the heart for residents. Essential maintenance for my blk and estate in serangoon has been lapsed so they truly lack of credibility imtegrity snd dedication .They just talk without action and breaching the Town Council act as proven for many years.

  • @zhenxin99
    @zhenxin99 4 роки тому

    At least WP is candid and open. NO bullshiting ... keep it up!

  • @MrLEECHINSOON
    @MrLEECHINSOON 4 роки тому

    Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has warned Singaporean, especially those in Aljunied GRC, they will "pay a price, the hard way" if they vote for the Opposition. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Tampines, MM Lee said, "If Aljunied decides to go that way, well Aljunied has five years to live and repent. " 30 April 2011.

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому +1

      Already 9 years under opposition wp no action especially for serangoon ad i am resident of serangoon . As proven clearly and sufficiently in my posts essential basic maintenance for my blk 227 serangoon ave 4 has been truly lapsed . Not fake news as all are current posts in F B

  • @kwangahsan9501
    @kwangahsan9501 4 роки тому +7

    YES CH 8 IS CHINESE MANDARINES, SODAN NEED CHINESE REPRESENTATIVES .

  • @blaxerx
    @blaxerx 4 роки тому +19

    Nvm la bro we understand. Chill.

  • @markkoh9990
    @markkoh9990 4 роки тому

    This is not a matter of just saying "sorry". This party failing to plan, strategize and grab the opportunities given in the media to reach out as many voters as possible

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Yes. Opposition wp mp talk only without action while not upkeeping serangoon estate and my blk 227 as sufficiently and clearly proven by all current posts in FB thus essential basic maintenance has been lapsed for years as we have been having lying cleaners .

  • @icekoh3003
    @icekoh3003 4 роки тому +2

    One strategy on purpose to gain greater attention.!?😁😀
    See the news of questioning why wp no chinese speaker ? But the truth is they have perhaps more Chinese speaking candidate than the ruling party. And may be better in the younger team

  • @simonsimon2888
    @simonsimon2888 4 роки тому +3

    After all, Channel 8 is strictly a Chinese Channel is it? Hence, there are 4 Channels. Remember the main trust of Speak Mandarin Campaign is only for the Chinese to drop dialect speaking. At any time, it does state that other races must speak Mandarin. The neutral language is ENGLISH! Fair to all, no more Chinese, Malay or Tamil school. Do you want a change in name for Singapore. CINAPORE?

    • @simonsimon2888
      @simonsimon2888 4 роки тому

      Correction: ....it does not state....

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      Legend has it they used the term ''Xinxiapor''

    • @alansubramanian2390
      @alansubramanian2390 4 роки тому

      The elderly folks speak chinese dialect. Should have a speech in Teochew and Hokkien on you tube.

  • @danieltan8044
    @danieltan8044 4 роки тому

    Am a wp supporter. But was total disappointed with wp for not sending their member to participate in the mandarin debate.
    Seems that mr lau should reinstate back his wp position

  • @yusoffabdullah2697
    @yusoffabdullah2697 4 роки тому

    Since there has been an English and Mandarin debate, will we also get to have a MALAY( on Suria) as well as a Tamil ( Vasantham) debate????or are these 2 ethnic groups not as important as the Chinese ethnic group?..If there isn't any, where's the EQUALITY as stated in our NATIONAL PLEDGE??

  • @jasonong5562
    @jasonong5562 4 роки тому

    This was shocking as I was looking forward to see the debate after watching the English version. The Chinese-speaking Singaporeans are a huge voting bloc and many are frontline workers that WP prides itself to be a party to help workers. If they cannot find any leader to come and debate infront of national tv, how can they have a leader in parliament to debate in Chinese with other MPs as some debates in Parliament are in Chinese too. Even the other two smaller parties are able to send their people to debate. No point vote for them if they cannot debate.

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      The wp opposition party talk only without action and leading to lapsed in basic essential maintenance as sufficiently and clearly proven in my current posts. They are truly not serving residents' inrerests and well being . Not fake . It is all clearly proven for years still nothing has been done

    • @jasonong5562
      @jasonong5562 4 роки тому

      It is always easy just to criticize and said can be done better. But when you gave them the Aljunied GRC to run, they did not run it well. Worse than when PAP runs it. They are good speakers but must improve in their standard of implementation, transparency and accoubtability. Singaporeans are getting smart and sharp. The era of say only is over. Singaporeans are practical people, we look at results and track records. Now we are learning to pick up fake news too.

  • @jeangian1781
    @jeangian1781 4 роки тому

    Better to avoid a Mandarin debate than cause embarrassment to the party. The embarrassment will cost more votes
    WISE MOVE WP

  • @deweshgoenka6111
    @deweshgoenka6111 4 роки тому

    Honestly all the finance policies are okay just dont change that please.

  • @lovelygalsaku
    @lovelygalsaku 4 роки тому

    No tamil or malay debate for the minorities?

  • @peterpeggycheah7719
    @peterpeggycheah7719 4 роки тому

    Many’s believes the only Mr Low in the W.P able to appear in the Chinese Media Programme as an experienced Politician leader. But as he’s stepping down for the coming election where it’s seems that’s nobodies able to takeover his importance’s roles. Having a chance of appearance in the Chinese Media Programme can let those citizens who only understand in Mandarin about the W.P strategies & the Planning for the Future of SG. Missing such a great chance to expose to the SG peoples to have a deeper understanding on W.P & will definitely affected the support for the election.

    • @jasonong5562
      @jasonong5562 4 роки тому

      Yes, agree. If they cannot send someone to debate in Chinese then vote them into parliament serve no purpose. When parliament debates in Chinese which they do sometimes, WP MPs all keep quiet cause cannot debate in Chinese.

  • @rrs2023
    @rrs2023 4 роки тому

    10 or 20m people doesn't matter la, what matters is how much they benefit papaya in money terms. Like buy expensive flat ,pay high levy every month, pay high interest loan to banks and hdb when they buy our flats and houses condo ec etc. Aiyo everything is about dollars la.

  • @yewlaygoh7028
    @yewlaygoh7028 4 роки тому

    After WP get elected , they also seldom talk and argue . They also sit there and listen . Become blended in opposition . From other side become same side .

  • @lingth
    @lingth 4 роки тому

    but our quality of talking in chinese in a live debate is not as good..
    hmm i see.

  • @eyeswideshut8110
    @eyeswideshut8110 4 роки тому +9

    Pritam, it does not take crazy proficiency to debate, other than words, ppl want to see the conviction in your rep too. If you form the government who is negotiating with China? Please don't make this kind of decision again. It erodes confidence in your stable.

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Agreed . Well said . They are truly no action and talk only and maintenance for serangoon 227 also lapsed as truly clearly and sufficiently proven . Not fake news as all are current posts in FB .

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Sersngoon is also belong to aljunied GRC and yet they are treating residents indifferently and as truly proven maintenance has been unfortunately lapsed for my blk and estate. Really unacceptable.

  • @shawnysean76
    @shawnysean76 4 роки тому +8

    no need for mandarin debate...malay debate...tamil debate...english is enough

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      not unless you form 75 percent of the population.. or is it 80 percent now?

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 роки тому

      Agree sia

    • @praba991ify
      @praba991ify 4 роки тому

      We need bangla debate

    • @myworldAI
      @myworldAI 4 роки тому

      Hi we need Thai debate

  • @pansylim6254
    @pansylim6254 4 роки тому +1

    Opposition truly lack sincerity integrity as sufficiently proven maintenance has been lapsed for many years. Talk only but no action and cannnot even manage their own estate efficiently and leaving residents feedbacks unattended ridiculously

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Opposition has not been managing serangoon estates efficiently and as sufficiently proven they have been engaging lying cleaners for serangoon estate while no one check upon the lapses so that is how they treat serangoon residents. They are unreasonably putting their own political and self interests above residents welfare and unfortunately they have not serving residents interests and they have not been placing residents well being as their top priority . Truly disappointing and unacceptable amd insincere service

    • @wenshan9101
      @wenshan9101 4 роки тому

      You are confusing AHTC with PAP's Serangoon. I live in AHTC. Never have to complain in 9 years. I'm sure you looked up the wrong people, that's why nothing was done.

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      @@wenshan9101 i got to the right people ad serangoon is under aljunued Grc and i have highlighted to mp sylvia lim 2014 2015 2016 No action . Truly irresponsible and unprofessional

    • @alansubramanian2390
      @alansubramanian2390 4 роки тому

      Fake

  • @nightowl7283
    @nightowl7283 4 роки тому

    That could be a mistake.

  • @kennethtan4765
    @kennethtan4765 4 роки тому

    The mystery man will help the WP to win

  • @leejean84
    @leejean84 4 роки тому

    Where is Low Thiang Kia

  • @sherwinh1661
    @sherwinh1661 4 роки тому +5

    its ok la most of us understand english. WP still getting our votes

  • @chonglee1764
    @chonglee1764 4 роки тому +1

    language debate is not important as long vote all high pay PAP out.

  • @markkoh9990
    @markkoh9990 4 роки тому

    WP simply not treating this election seriously. How can u miss such as an important opportunity to convey your message to many voters in channel 8

  • @kekehenrycc8174
    @kekehenrycc8174 4 роки тому

    Praying for all of you and Jesus Christ Loves . Amen

  • @lamsunyong343
    @lamsunyong343 4 роки тому

    This is bullshit, after one.of your candidates was exposed to making racist remarks , you were non apologetic and even continue to field her. Such a disgrace

  • @euroasiaone1217
    @euroasiaone1217 4 роки тому

    Party chief law thia kiang. I thought he quited .

    • @Banana-cc5rx
      @Banana-cc5rx 4 роки тому +1

      he quit from running for parliament. Doesn't mean he can't work as a volunteer

  • @zhangmw4931
    @zhangmw4931 4 роки тому

    One fine day if WP forms a govt and you do not have a proficient Mandarin speaking candidate requires to build relationship with China for political relationship of much higher order..... are you saying China is not important for the govt to harness such relationship on trade whilst Singapore is the No 1 biggest trading partner in China. , So you are going to only work with English Speaking foreign partners where you could better manage in high order. What rubbish talk is that ??? When you form party, such considerations should be included as a govt does not look inwards but outward too. I truly find such excuse unacceptable.

    • @iceice0000
      @iceice0000 4 роки тому

      I think if (and that's a big IF) WP forms the government, that won't happen in less than 20 years so if that time even comes, I'm sure they would've recruited more than enough Mandarin speaking candidates.

    • @zhangmw4931
      @zhangmw4931 4 роки тому

      @@iceice0000 So nice of you to consider on their behalf... I hope you are right when that time comes.

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Well said fully agreed it is unaccceptable plus it is also unreasonable of them not serving residents' well being and interests in serangoon estate as i am resident and leading to lapsed in maintenance for many years and engaging lying cleaners for my blk and estate . All are current posts in F B truly sufficiently and clearly proven . Not fake as we are professional

    • @pansylim6254
      @pansylim6254 4 роки тому

      Agreed . Well said it is unacceptable plus it is also unreasonable and unacceptable of opposition wp mp. sylvia lim for not improving the maintenance of my blk 227 sersngoon ave 4 as all are current posts and are truly clearly and sufficiently proven in FB. They are insincere and talk only while not putting residents' interests as their top priority while selfishly putting their own political tnterests above residents' well being. Not fake news.

  • @0.1.feb.
    @0.1.feb. 4 роки тому +1

    So many cynical comments about the PAP here. PAP for all its shortcomings is still far better than all of the opposition parties combined.

  • @firdausbj1
    @firdausbj1 4 роки тому +2

    I thought WP core base are those Chinese educated Chinese?

  • @rachs.8655
    @rachs.8655 4 роки тому

    MJOLNIR WIELD LIGHTNING!!!

  • @waktempeh8684
    @waktempeh8684 4 роки тому +4

    Its ok. Our national language is Malay.

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      Kalau Zaman British boleh lah..

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 роки тому

      Singapore boleh

    • @waktempeh8684
      @waktempeh8684 4 роки тому

      @@fidelcatsro6948 zaman british... tapi dalam perlembagaan mmg bahasa rasmi... sampai skg....

  • @icekoh3003
    @icekoh3003 4 роки тому

    One strategy to gain greater attention.!?😁😀

  • @tan83ful
    @tan83ful 4 роки тому

    WP used to mock PAP members standard of Mandarin. However after Low Thia Khiang step down, WP don’t even have a chinese member able to communicate in Mandarin.

  • @MuhammadAhmad-mp2vy
    @MuhammadAhmad-mp2vy 4 роки тому +2

    Supp0rt WP always moving f0rward! i tQ.

    • @sharil3862
      @sharil3862 4 роки тому

      Since now Vote time pls vote malay peoples in Singapore..cause no Malay in high rank position..open all malay eyes..don't lets them Manipulate your minds as Malay in Singapore..look the fact..pls tell me know Singapore got position in high rank?..in Goverment or Army,Police,..or their just put Malay as a Puppet..no Fortfolio..

  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

    Game over...

  • @kevinong3794
    @kevinong3794 4 роки тому

    Competition is secure a life for human:
    Is Insurance, Protection, Progress, Improvement,
    Human can and much be create Competition
    Only Animal and Authoritarian bullying cannot
    竞争是人类生命的保障, 是保险,保护,进步,改进
    人类可以和一定要创造竞争只有动物和独裁专制不能

  • @worldmr9800
    @worldmr9800 4 роки тому

    Spore must quality othewisw fail.poor and working have no place in spore

  • @mulubulu3000
    @mulubulu3000 4 роки тому

    WP when they do wrong: apologize
    PAP when they do something wrong: defends themselves
    literally 80% of people when they do something wrong: defends themselves
    Isn’t it just easier to apologize lol, just defend yourself, apologize, and move on?

  • @euroasiaone1217
    @euroasiaone1217 4 роки тому

    If you can't debate now, how can you debate in the Parliament for the people. What a disappointment. Low thia kiang should still stand again not for his own sake but for people of Singapore. If Mahatir can come out to stand in election till 94 yrs. Low thia kiang is still young. I am not pro PAP.

  • @elvinang21
    @elvinang21 4 роки тому +1

    Good strategy from WP. But bad for reputation wise. Cannot win confidence by choosing only to fight battles that WP feel they can win and avoiding battles where they are stacked against the odds. Shame on you WP.

  • @xiaodieho5860
    @xiaodieho5860 4 роки тому

    Vote..spd..

  • @mitsurikanroji9548
    @mitsurikanroji9548 2 роки тому

    rabak

  • @ImSEOKing
    @ImSEOKing 4 роки тому +11

    Disappointing... wasted opportunity

    • @M1ngwan
      @M1ngwan 4 роки тому +3

      True, quite wasted, I'm sure SL or NS could have gone. But im sure they have measured the trade off and deem it too risky I guess.

    • @christopherchristopher1643
      @christopherchristopher1643 4 роки тому +3

      @@M1ngwan sometime people are quite difficult to understand. If he sent a represntative, the comment will be why such a low class speaking mandarin person. His speech and presentation is not so good. Although it maybe an opportunity but at least he admitted his mistake for not sending and he had resumed to send Kenneth for dialoguing.

  • @noproblematallmate
    @noproblematallmate 4 роки тому +7

    Prepared for 5 years since last election. Never prepare a single person who can converse their party ideology in mandarin. Well done.

  • @Eliastana
    @Eliastana 4 роки тому +2

    我觉得是候选人脑中没料吧,这跟腹中没墨水是两回事,不敢应战是对的

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 4 роки тому

      Translated from google:
      I don’t think it’s the candidate’s mind. It’s the same thing as having no ink in the belly. It’s right not to dare to fight

  • @seannysean23
    @seannysean23 4 роки тому +6

    Give excus abd excus
    How to vote them..
    Just vote pap

    • @shibainu8618
      @shibainu8618 4 роки тому +9

      Vote pap, support communistic Singapore 👍👍 smart decision. Pap no need to ownself check ownself anymore! Just pass 9% GST without disapproval, 👍👍👍

    • @user-ul3rm6sv1z
      @user-ul3rm6sv1z 4 роки тому

      @@shibainu8618
      The GST still one of the lowest compare to Cambodia, Vietnam, Loas and Indonesia all with 10%, Philippines 12%, Developed countries like Australia and South Korea 10% and NZ 15%. Just hope that SG GST will not increase anymore.

    • @brianyeo4194
      @brianyeo4194 4 роки тому

      An excuse is to justify your wrong. Did you confuse PAP habits for Pritam's apology?

  • @deschan2246
    @deschan2246 4 роки тому +3

    WP is proven repeatedly to be PAP Team B.

  • @steventay5834
    @steventay5834 5 місяців тому

    arumuganathanramanathan2350
    PM Lee said : I am sorry after one election