GE2015: On the ground (Sept 4)
SINGAPORE — A look at what's happening on the ground as campaigning continues.
7pm-10pm: Nine rallies underway
Follow our live updates for the PAP rally in Aljunied GRC and Workers' Party rally in Nee Soon GRC. Or catch the live stream of the rallies here.
In her maiden speech, National Solidarity Party candidate for Sembawang GRC Kevryn Lim says Singaporeans’ lives have not improved despite the country’s economic growth.
The crowd that has gathered ahead of the PAP rally in Aljunied GRC.
3pm - 7pm: Rally updates, preparations
Preparations are underway for the nine rallies that will be held later this evening.
Sales of party badges, umbrellas and a photographic book of Mr Chiam See Tong has begun ahead of the Singapore People's Party rally. Photo: Ray Chua
Preparations for the Reform Party rally this evening. Photo: Robin Choo
Preparations for the Singapore Democractic Alliance rally this evening. Photo: Daryl Kang
Supporters arrive early for the People's Power Party rally this evening. Photo: Ernest Chua
The stage prepared for the National Solidarity Party rally this evening.
The police says eight permits have been issued for rallies tomorrow evening. Details here.
Tan Lam Siong announces he will be guest speaker at People's Power Party rally tonight.
(Photo: Tan Lam Siong/Facebook)
11am - 3pm: Debate on working mothers, AHPETC
Following comments by NSP's Cheo Chai Chen, that PAP candidate Tin Pei Ling's new status as a mum is a weakness, candidates weigh in on social media with their views. Earlier Ms Tin posted on social media her response to Mr Cheo's comments.
PAP and WP candidates continued their verbal sparring over AHPETC during their walkabouts today. Minister K Shanmugam said WP' chief Low Thia Khiang "should be honest enough to read out what his auditors said about Hougang town council..if he really believes everything should come out with proper integrity."
Meanwhile Mr Low said: "We have already answered all the questions that were raised but the PAP is going in circles, and I think it’s unproductive to continue with the engagement."
8am - 11am: Candidates busy on walkabouts
At Blk 85 Fengshan Centre, the People's Action Party candidate for Fengshan Single Member Constituency (SMC) Cheryl Chan and The Workers' Party's Dennis Tan went on their walkabouts. The Worker's Party entourage consisted of chairman Sylvia Lim and the East Coast GRC team, who had a "taste of Fengshan" at breakfast.
Photos: Amanda Lee
Over at Serangoon Ave 3, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong of the People's Action Party and Mr Yee Jenn Jong from The Workers' Party were spotted.
Photos: Ng Jing Yng
At Yishun, the Nee Soon GRC candidates including Minister K Shanmugam, Mr Henry Kwek, Mr Louis Tan and Ms Lee Bee Wah had breakfast together.
A Workers' Party campaign vehicle was spotted at Yishun Ave 5.
Photos: Toh Ee Ming, Robin Choo
At Jurong East, Yuhua SMC incumbent Grace Fu chatted with residents
Other than being on the ground, candidates and parties continue their campaign on social media
The PAP released a podcast on Minimum Wage:
MacPherson SMC candidate Tin Pei Ling responded to NSP candidate Cheo Chai Chen questioning her abilities as a new mother.
Our reporters on the ground will be tweeting the latest happenings. They are on Twitter at: Hon Jing Yi (@honjingyi), Valerie Koh (@valeriekohsf), Amanda Lee (@_leeamanda), Ng Jing Yng (@jingyngtoday), Siau Ming En (@mingentoday), Tang Chee Seng (@tcs0202).
