Political Controversy: Chee Soon Juan Under Fire for Leaving Bukit Batok Constituency for Sembawang West in GE2025, According to Ong Ye Kung
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💰 SITUATION IN SINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief, Dr. Chee Soon Juan, has stirred up a buzz in the General Election campaign trail, ditching Bukit Batok to run for Sembawang West. But Health Minister Ong Ye Kung isn't pleased, stating that if Dr. Chee secures the seat, he won't be able to deliver effective representation for residents there.
At a recent rally, Ong, the anchor minister for Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC), pointed out that if Dr. Chee becomes the MP for Sembawang West, he'd be more focused on challenging the government than working with him. He added that, as an MP, Dr. Chee's job would be to challenge the government, not collaborate with his fellow political figures.
The speakers at Woodlands Stadium, which included Poh Li San (Sembawang West single-seat candidate), Zaqy Mohamad, Alex Yam, and Hany Soh (Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC candidates), all voiced their thoughts during the rally. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to deliver the final speech of the night.
With opposition parties banding together, the SDP's decision to switch from Bukit Batok has raised questions about Dr. Chee's ability to effectively represent Sembawang West residents. However, Dr. Chee's team is expected to focus on his political experience and the SDP's policies to put these concerns to rest.
Sources suggest that the National Solidarity Party (NSP) withdrew from contesting Sembawang West SMC to support Dr. Chee, aiming to prevent a three-cornered fight against the People's Action Party (PAP). This move is seen as a strategy to boost the SDP's chances of putting up a challenging face in the area, even though the switch from Bukit Batok has drawn some criticism from the PAP. Nonetheless, the SDP firmly maintains that the focus should be on policy-driven discussions, rather than political relocations.
- In the General News, discussions surrounding the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) and the upcoming General Election 2025 have arisen, with Dr. Chee Soon Juan deciding to run for Sembawang West instead of Bukit Batok.
- As the anchor minister for Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC), Ong Ye Kung expressed concerns about Dr. Chee's ability to effectively represent Sembawang West residents if elected, as he might prioritize challenging the government over collaboration.
- During a recent rally, influential political figures such as Poh Li San (Sembawang West single-seat candidate), Zaqy Mohamad, Alex Yam, and Hany Soh (Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC candidates) shared their views at Woodlands Stadium, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expected to deliver the final speech.
- Despite criticism, the SDP seeks to emphasize its political experience and policies to assure residents of Sembawang West that Dr. Chee can provide effective representation, focusing on policy-and-legislation discussions rather than political relocations.
