PAP philosophy= Parliament needs 1/3 opposition presence for maximum growth.

PAP philosophy= Parliament needs 1/3 opposition presence for maximum growth.

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Minister Lim Swee Say: I have a formula for GDP growth for the next 10 years In his speech at an employment fair, newly-minted Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say proclaimed that he has a formula for GDP growth for Singapore in the next 10 years....'In the last 10 years, we have been growing our economy based on a simple formula of ‘3+1=4’ : 3 per cent growth in our workforce plus 1 per cent improvement in our productivity to give us 4 per cent growth in our economy.' http://statestimesreview.com/2015/07...next-10-years/

In the last 10 years, most of the 3% workforce growth has come from letting in foreigners en masse for employment in Singapore.
As at 2010, the composition of labor workforce (including foreign domestic workers) was as follows:
Source:https://wayangwayang.wordpress.com/2...-in-singapore/

Given to foreign labourers and PMETs receiving ample employment opportunities to work in Singapore, PAP achieved overwhelming success at increasing GDP (with Singaporean citizens providing only 54.7% of workforce), it is time to take a leaf from the PAP's indiscriminate dependence upon foreign workforce philosophy and apply the same to increasing opposition presence contributing to the diversity of options considered in parliamentary debate.

Indeed, Singapore will do much better with a 1/3 opposition presence in parliament.

Follow PAP's precedent, confidently vote capable opposition candidates into parliament (to drive home need for GRC system reform).

Follow PAP's precedent, confidently vote capable opposition candidates into parliament (to drive home need for GRC system reform).

When PAP faced the problem of stagnant GDP, Minister Lim Swee Say decided to import foreigners en masse to increase their employment in Singapore: "the Manpower Minister (Lim Swee Say) said that Singapore should only increase the population at 1% and get the 2% growth from increased productivity: 'In the last 10 years, we have been growing our economy based on a simple formula of ‘3+1=4’ – 3 per cent growth in our workforce plus 1 per cent improvement in our productivity to give us 4 per cent growth in our economy.... As I mentioned, 3 per cent is not sustainable because our local workforce not growing at 3 per cent. For the next 10 years, we’re working towards ‘1+2=3’ – 1 per cent growth in our workforce plus 2 per cent improvement in our productivity to give us the 3 per cent growth.' ” [ST, 01 Jul 2015: Minister Lim Swee Say: I have a formula for GDP growth for the next 10 years]

Only SMC elections can ensure that Singaporeans are effectively heard/ served (with NCMP/NMP method of ensuring minority representation)

Essay material referenced from: 'How the the PAP abused its mandate, created GRC system to terrorize Singapore.' as well; as 'NCMP scheme a great replacement for flawed GRC system of elections'.

The following deficiencies of the GRC system of Elections have caused PAP to lose touch with the electorate on the ground exploiting inherent authoritarian slant of the GRC system of elections to 'terrorise' Singapore, a reversion to full SMC system of elections (with minority rights provided for by NCMP/NMP electoral mechanism) would make Singaporeans a much happier, productive bunch.

How the the PAP abused its mandate, invented GRC system to terrorize Singapore.

The following deficiencies of the GRC system of Elections have cause PAP to lose touch with the electorate on the ground and leverage upon authoritarian means to rule Singapore:

1) Repeated gerrymandering of GRC constituency boundaries for maximum electoral advantage. This confuses the electorate if not the candidates themselves as no candidate can be expected to be fielded in the same constituency as they are incumbent MP. The relationship between MP and his constituents thus becomes shallow and superficial as it is hard to form stable relationships given such an unpredictable future. To the extent that constituency boundaries are subject to gerrymandering also disadvantages opposition political activities from taking root since such preparations can easily be thwarted by the PAP with gerrymandered boundaries towards PAP advantage.

2) Short-changing the electorate by-elections except in extreme circumstance: i.e. the vacation of seats of of ALL MPs in the GRC since to eliminate the 'inconvenience' of conducting by-elections (which the PAP often lose) the PAP has lost an essential genuine feedback mechanism about the popularity/ acceptance of their gahmen policies. (Ref: Parliamentary Elections Act (Ch218), S24(2A): "In respect of any group representation constituency, no writ shall be issued under subsection (1) for an election to fill any vacancy unless all the Members for that constituency have vacated their seats in Parliament.")
Given the situation of GE2015 having only 13 SMC seats (16GRCs) to make up an 89 seat parliament, it can be said that 76 seats (85.4%) are exempt from any by-election: a significant loss of voter feedback mechanism to the PAP.

NCMP scheme a great replacement for flawed GRC system of elections.

NCMP scheme a great replacement for flawed GRC system of elections

The GRC system was created to promote PAP hegemony and despotism; if anybody still insists that GRC system can actually be justified by its original premise of actually "entrenches the presence of minority MPs in Parliament": then one is a fool since the following 2 examples prove this to be UNTRUE:

Firstly, the law (Parliamentary Elections Act (Ch218), S24(2A)) obviously neglects ANY interest minority existence the moment GRC election results are announced as the statute does states: "In respect of any group representation constituency, no writ shall be issued under subsection (1) for an election to fill any vacancy unless all the Members for that constituency have vacated their seats in Parliament.": there is no need to replace a seat vacated by a minority candidate for any reason: suffice to say that just one candidate who need not be a minority need remain. A bait and switch trick by the PAP?

Secondly, despite needlessly emphasizing minority race differences (through 16 GRCs occupying 76 seats in a 89 seat parliament (=85.4% of all seats post GE2015)), the 16 designated GRCs are only able to guarantee a meagre presence of 16/89= 18.0% minority representation in parliament: far less than the population census result (2014) showing 25.7% of the Singapore as belonging to minority ethnic group. The significant shortfall of 25.7%-18.0%= 7.7% (or equal to 7.7%*89=6.87=~ deficit of 7 minority MPs) remains glaring proof of how deficient/ inadequate the GRC system is at defending minority ethnic interest in parliament.

Medishield-life premiums: PRs should pay AT LEAST 30% more. Why shouldn't they???!!!

Since gahmen defines medishield life as so integral and like God send (costs gahmen a lot in budget), then since PRs are at best only half citizens (or less since they can be PRs of elsewhere as well): then why shouldn't they pay an extra of 30% in annual medishield-life premiums???!!! In fact, at polyclinics, PRs have to pay almost TWICE the consultation fees as Singaporeans. Those previously NOT on medishield but now joining medishield life will also have to pay a 30% surcharge so why shouldn't PRs previously on medishield insurance scheme ALSO be charged just an extra 30%???!!!

How the GRC system of elections is a farce and promotes despotism and autocracy in Singapore.

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According to the Parliamentary Elections Act (CHAPTER 218), Writ of election 24.—(1) For the purposes of every general election of Members of Parliament, and for the purposes of the election of Members to supply vacancies caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the President shall issue writs under the public seal, addressed to the Returning Officer. (2) Every such writ shall be in Form 1 in the First Schedule ... (2A) In respect of any group representation constituency, no writ shall be issued under subsection (1) for an election to fill any vacancy unless all the Members for that constituency have vacated their seats in Parliament. [10/88] (3) Upon receipt of the writ... Source: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/searc...ec=0;whole=yes

As mentioned: Parliamentary Elections Act (CHA218), S24(2A) "In respect of any group representation constituency, no writ shall be issued under subsection (1) for an election to fill any vacancy unless all the Members for that constituency have vacated their seats in Parliament."

Supersized GRC system of election has achieved its objective: Singapore can hail her first Emperor now.

Seems like GE2015 is about elevating Mr Lee Hsien Loong as Emperor of Singapore: why else is one man's photo posted all over Singapore, even in Potong Pasir? http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Regio...polls-posters/