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There have been uproar about how an opposition party, elected to represent their constituents, were limited to the use of public spaces within their constituency. Wrote Siew Kum Hong , The Workers' Party's revelation has to be read to be believed, but in a nutshell, the HDB had the brazen nerve to lease some prime spots for grassroots events -- apparently previously by the PAP-controlled Aljunied Town Council -- to the People's Association. This was done quickly after the General Elections, on 27 May and 13 June, and apparently without any announcement or publication anywhere. On 15 August, the PA informed Sylvia Lim, Chairman of Aljunied-Hougang Town Council, that "bookings by WP will not be allowed". …As for the PA, this drives the final nail through its pretense of being a true grassroots organisation -- as opposed to a state-funded para-political organisation used as a mobilisation vehicle by the ruling party. If it was truly non-political, it wou...

I knew of Mr Tan Kin Lian when he started his blog when he was CEO of NTUC Income. It was unprecedented then for a local CEO to blog. I have faith that Mr Tan Kin Lian will continue to blog if he gets elected as President. He can't share everything, but at least there will be some form of communication between him and Singaporeans. Such openness in the Presidency will have an effect on the current or the future government to do likewise. The other time I took notice of Mr Tan Kin Lian when he stood up for those affected by the minibonds saga. HK investors were compensated but SG investors won't. Same bank, same investment product, different country, different rules. Mr Tan stood up for them and helped them to get legal support. However, it was against Goliath so everything was against them. I believe he would stand up for Singaporeans when the need arise.

I will be helping out with “live” streaming of the Straight Talk with Mr Tan Kin Lian during the upcoming campaign period in the evening. Viewers are invited to provide feedback and ask questions during the “live” broadcast at the comfort of their own home to learn more about Mr Tan Kin Lian, one of the four candidates for the President of Singapore. Straight Talk with TKL: Voice of the People Date: 19 August (Friday) Time: 9.00pm – 9.45pm Mr Tan Kin Lian will be sharing with the audience why it is important for the President of Singapore to be the Voice of The People and how he will carry out this role when elected. Viewers are invited to ask Mr Tan Kin Lian questions via the ustream.tv chat channel, email at kinlian@gmail.com , twitter with hashtag #tkl2011, Facebook at http://fb.com/tankinlian , or sms at 81685845. Straight Talk with TKL: Independence from the PAP Date: 20 August (Saturday) Time: 9.00pm – 9.45pm Mr Tan Kin Lian has announce...