Im here to blog about.. some ‘recent’ stuff..

on 7th May 2011, we had our election polling day. I know its nothing much as it happens like every 5 years. However, this year was special to me cos I got to vote.

I have never been interested in politics..the only time i read up about them is perhaps the social studies textbook or some BIG headlines on the Straits Times. For Singapore is a peace loving country, we dont have chaotic parliament like Taiwan. GE2011 is definitely different from the past. In the past, we only get to watch lousy rally videos that people post on youtube.. and all the ‘politically correct’ ones from the media( papers/tv news). But this time round, this is the  elections that the new gen ppl gets involved to vote. ALL over Facebook and twitter, its all election updates.

I saw Singapore moving towards another direction altogether, with PM standing up, apologizing for his ministers’ mistakes.. With new and young blood like Nicole Seah fighting for an alternate voice in the parliament. To me, its something new.. and interesting.  it was during my exams period. How sad..

My Polling ticket.

With the opposition speaking up, against the ‘high-end’ policies that some of the ministers have implemented. I dont agree that Singaporeans are an ungrateful lot.. we appreciate the gd security that the government has set up for us.. the gd transport system( tho now kinda overcrowding.. with FT),  the infrastructure.. and world class education system. But the cost of living is killing a lot of people. I’ve seen people slogging all their lives to make ends meet each month. while a bowl of fishball noodles costing average at $3, economic beehoon at $3 plus.. increasing utilities bills, transport fees.. and property prices. An average man earing 2K per month cant possibly support his family (eg. 2kids) without his wife gg out to work. Its quite difficult to find single working parents nowdays. Perhaps that also explains why the young generation learn the bad things fast.. from outsider.. becos parents dont have time for them. Its time for us to slow down our pace.. and let our fellow singaporeans catch their breath and catch up.

With all the changes made, I look forward to a better Singapore. The results were pretty much.. expected… The sadest thing here is Mr Chiam See Tong and the wifey lost their seats. my grandma used to stay there.. and all my aunties and uncles are CST supporters. People putting up petitions, cheering the couple in the middle of the night.. that’s a rare sight of Singaporean Spirit. Although we all know that it wont work.. but i think CST can see the people’s love for him.

Feels like a social studies essay, but im really very thoughtful about this issue. Mayb because, standing on the low ground.. I feel for the lower income people.

Not to mention the feeling in sch and work.. that its difficult to find a common tongue.