He will definitely be in parliament one day. As an elected MP. This GE is just a training ground for him, so even if he doesnt win, he'll get it next time. I wouldn't be surprised if there is any by-election soon, should he fail to be elected into Sengkang, WP will definitely send him first

Surprisingly people have to talk cock about his accent. It's normal to have a ang moh accent if you're living overseas for a long time especially if it's a English speaking country. I lived overseas for 18 years and when I'm back in sg. They asked me where are you from? I said here. They say but you don't sound like a local. Cbs cant go to Australia USA etc and speak singlish causs nobody going to understand you and you have to change your accent abit to make them understand easier.

*Yes I got a photo with Jamus at Wisteria*

@@natalierenfrow6016 but if you're back in SG already, why continue speaking in an obviously foreign accent?

Refusal to speak like SG locals can be interpreted as a tacit rejection of local ways and customs. There's a reason why LKY made it a point to learn Hokkien--to connect with voters who would not have been able to relate to such an anglicised individual. So, it's not that people have to "talk cock" about his accent. They're just voicing a natural concern.

Hope the new generation of leaders in next 20 years carries the value which allows them to factor empathy to the struggles of lower to mid income citizens. Continue the effort to uplift them. Merdeka generations are experienced and had overcome difficult times like racial issues and resource shortage. Their humane values , cohesiveness should also be embed into the education system to cultivate future leaders.

@Brendan Koh *Lol?*

Agree let’s make our vote count

Your wish has come true

Hi lo VIVIAN AND HIS COMRADES MUST DO A SOUL SEARCHING... THE ROOT CAUSE WHY THEY ARE SLOWLY LOOSING THE MOMENTUM

with this kind of caliber, he can even be a minister, just saying.

He has better qualifications than ALL of our million dollar ministers, and he speaks better than all of them.

He was very polite and reasonable too. And respectful to everyone at the table

He’s from the PAP!

@@rileydoe2629 omg is that Dorje Lao Shi?!?!?!

Absolutely correct.

Exactly, then show us , prove it

Singapore so good alrdy idk why why for what reason u all complaining. Seriously man

@@lendleasereit6797 singapore really isn't that good

@@craze52 can you do better?

He IN!!!

PAP-lite

I do. Might be some time ago, don't remember when. It's either that or another similar phrase

pap lite lah stupid

​@@littledonkey8901 DR VB literally said "PAP-lite, or PAP-like" 0:17

@@littledonkey8901 dip

You r right. The host is impartial, has good control over the tempo of the debate!

Lmao cause giving the opposition less time is fair

I'm sure they know this, but why would they want to endorse a check and balance that would make THEIR lives harder?

yes the PAP recognises this. They also recognise that the WP is the best opposition party they could've wished for, which is why they are the strongest opposition party and which is also why the other parties will never gain traction with their ridiculous manifestos. I think from this GE onwards, esp after the COVID situation stabilizes, the PAP really needs to look at broadening the avenues of dialogue with parties like the WP

@@thedxdydz I dont think any political party in the world actually does their own check and balance better than PAP. As long as most of my tax dollar is wisely spent, I wouldn't be complaining much.

D Ying "wisely spent" lol after the gov literally spend billions and still perform worse than some other countries with ministers that dont earn million dollar paychecks

@@alphaomega9387 I wonder what's our ranking in GDP per capita? Hmm for a small country with no natural resources as well.

Losing a newly formed grc to wp is a big slap to their face

PAP always beat around the bush. They will try to dodge the question by giving scenarios and facts only

@@razzrul5838 spot on

all they always do is state the current existing policies bla bla, but never really touch on the fact that the majority are suffering. All empty words. Even Dr Chee who is blunt and direct also have to keep mentioning "the fact is" to fact check PAP. You can say the nicest thing but when reality shit doesn't help, it doesn't.

Because they do not have a reply. Just like the East Coast plan. Nobody knows what is the plan up until 10 July haha

Same..

Lol

YAY!

Of course, you are lucky to have a political party that had excellent track record of mismanagement to fight in your area, bro.

It's more about opposition number as a whole in the national level when making policy for the people and not just about who is your MP walking around your neighborhood saying hello to you..people need to understand that.

@@MrLEECHINSOON see yr dumb name make me hungry. Y not Mee hoon kuay

The reason why was addressed later on:)

@Bless Ash u are missing the point or misinterpreted. What Vivian meant is that the WP manifesto is BASED ON PAP's stand point (which Jamus agreed - see second part of speech). Hence PAP could have written something similar.

I guess your English comprehension is not good. You actually totally failed to understand what Vivian meant regarding "we could uave written it".

Not enough homework done there Ash..

Relax la brother, vivian panic mah, this kind of well spoken well educated opposition suddenly come and debate with him, he cannot tahan. Jamus owned the whole debate, i bet PAP and dr vivian must be wondering how on earth did they let someone like him slip from PAP hands

Nick point was that he still did not write it as he said “he could have” but did not haha

Fattboy wrong. Then they can go in as NCMP

Dojre Dojre i respect your opinion.

Yang Gang!

1:48 "We have actually done the MATH"

Yang gang here too

I was thinking the same! Glad to finally find someone who has the same thoughts

@Tan Tan Heng Swee Keat definitely toyed with the idea of a 10 million population when he quoted an economist suggesting that it's very feasible for singapore to have a 10 million population. Vivian said it's a cheap shot to equate that to PAP planning to have a 10 million population. Vivian twisted Dr Chee's word as much Dr Chee may have twised. Which he didn't. He was clear that Heng Swee Keat mentioned it in a forum. In fact just till yesterday you could google the straights times article showing Heng Swee Keat in an economic forum quote the economist. Now you cannot find that article anymore. *edited* You can still find it but boy it sure is hard. A day before it be the on the first page of google. Now it's taken over by multiple articles defending Heng Swee Keat. Including straits times. So I would do my research before jumping on Vivian's lap. Vivian is right to say PAP never made a population paper targeting 10 million. However Heng Swee Keat in that interview was clearly toying with that idea when he mentioned the economist opinion. So 1) Fact check : PAP did not submit a paper on a 10 million population. 2) Fact check: Heng Swee Keat did not verbally say he will target a 10 million population. 3) Fact check: Heng Swee Keat did mention an economist opinion that singapore is able to handle a 10 million population in that interview. Here is the link for that : www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-must-remain-open-to-foreigners-says-heng You cannot dismiss Dr Chee by saying , he is wrong because they didn't actually publish a 10 million population paper. You cannot also dismiss Dr Chee by saying, 1 man's opinion does not represent the entire PAP. Just remember in the elections before, when PAP said they will not raise the GST after election. Only for a while later,come to parliament and say we have no choice but to raise it now. So how are you telling us to trust them, when Heng Swee Keat clearly did toy with that idea. If not why else would be quote the economist? Perhaps to justify that the 6.9million population white paper is not as bad as it seems? Because an economist said 10 million is possible? Singaporeans the majority were against a 6.9 million white paper. We didn't want a severely congested city. They still went ahead with it and said they cannot give in to popularism. So what if..1 day comes where they see 10 million as a good thing? If you feel it's fine to justify a 6.9 million paper with a 10 million economist opinion. It's not far fetched to imagine them one day justifying a 10 million population.

Noone asked

Our PM too sounded very British when he first entered politics then changed to fit to our local taste. Give him time. He's good

You are doing a great favour to your country. Please try your best to persuade your friends and family as well. We need this brilliant man in parliament!

Ken Ho literally no one

And don't forget how much the government spent subsidising fees for foreign students....while many of our own elderly are on their own struggling to make ends meet....

YOG had helped his master's vanity.

We don't even know our reserve....don't end of day say we already use up in the convid19.

I certainly have but not that much

Don't blame the moderator. Blame the rules set for the debate. All things considered, he is quite fair. He cut V.Bala according the the debate rules as much as he did for the Opposition MPs. Question CNA on the fairness of V.Bala getting 4.5 mins for Opposition's 1.5 mins each. It would make sense for 1.5mins vs 1.5mins per question rather than each 1.5mins while PAP gets 4.5mins per question.

He was quite professional . He wanted to provide clear time frame by stating it ma

It's to warn them that he starting timer mah

@Sushi Saim Or maybe because they generate higher GDP for the country or maybe they employ more people? But I guess you're quite delusional on your thinking

you do realize there's tons of SME loans in place? the borrowing limit has been greatly increased since covid and risk is shared w the gvmt

Financial economies of scale boissss

Small boy wait for children day

@@JL.. It has been brought up and it is true that SME's biggest pitfalls are cashflow. Loans will have to be paid back with interests eventually. All loans really do for SMEs is to put them on life support where they die a slow death. What really needs to be done for SME is to reduce the cost of business, namely reducing rent, licencing fees, and to increase the vibrancy of our domestic economy. In a sense, the only thing I disagree with the WP about is the institution of minimum wage, but yes, I feel the WP do have a greater focus on focusing on SME's growth rather than the status quo of the PAP where SME's are tolerated rather than promoted.

cfm no lor Maybe they will give one gst payment few hundreds before election. But after they give themselves 10 months bonus again. Now say sp bill decrease. After ge sure go back to increase and increase

The total rebate is 90b, which means 26k per citizen. How much did one citizen get? It will be paid back by everyone.

wait long long

@@fengzhang3215 That is based on my ling ling calculation. Wonder how she arrived at this figure.

@@kenho1449 gotta pofma ma her for fake news

I noticed that too

It's almost like a sign of respect despite the rivalry between the two parties. Two geniuses and gentlemen in a game of chess

James was quite respectful towards all parties during the debate and he’s a fresh face in politics also i think vivian didn’t like that 10 million comment by dr chee 😂

I mean, look at how Dr Chee frames his questions, I honestly believe that his opinions are too skewed and pent up anger has clouded his judgement. Jamus on the other hand is respectful, acknowledges the strengths and weaknesses of different policies. Ofcourse Dr Balakrishnan would have a more amicable stance towards a more civilized and understanding opposition, compared to an opposition that is objecting for the sake of objection.

Trump 101. When expecting tough questions, build a wall, stare down hard and put down your opponent first at all course.

lilith violet harmony u are missing the point or misinterpreted. What Vivian meant is that the WP manifesto is BASED ON PAP's stand point (which Jamus agreed - see second part of speech). Hence PAP could have written something similar.

lilith violet harmony and they wouldn't becoz while their positions are aligned. Adjustments can be made based on what each priority is --- and there will be trade offs. Eg. If people want to be relaxed and have easier lifestyle, we may take on Malaysia type lifestyle and it's lesser infrastructure. On the other hand, note that Sg's present infrastructure is comparatively solid. Look at our bus stops and the HDBs.

@@lendleasereit6797 you misinterpreted his comment . When he said they didnt , he meant that vivian himself didnt wrote the manifisto that you said wp`s manifisto was similar to the pap. He is the subject here .