[Bigiron]

Singapore’s electoral boundaries committee formed, kicking off countdown to GE2025 | The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/p...-to-ge2025

[Ola]

Last GE2020:

West Coast 52% voted PAP

Bkt Batok 54% voted PAP

Bkt Panjang 54% voted PAP

East Coast 54% voted PAP

Marymount 55% voted PAP

[Bigiron]

Analysis of "Singapore’s electoral boundaries committee formed, kicking off countdown to GE2025"
 
This article, published in The Straits Times, announces the formation of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) and its implications for the upcoming General Election (GE) in Singapore. Here's a breakdown of potential issues identified in the text:
 
1. Inconsistencies and Contradictions:
 
- Repetitive Information: The article repeats the information about the time range between the committee's formation and polling day, creating redundancy.
- Contradictory Timeline: While the article states the next GE must be held by November 2025, it also mentions that voters could go to the polls in May, implying an earlier date than the legal deadline.
 
2. Ambiguities and Flaws:
 
- Lack of Clarity on Timeline: There is no fixed timeline for the EBRC to issue its report. While past teams have taken between three weeks and seven months, the article doesn't provide specific information on the current committee's anticipated timeframe.
- Vague Criteria: The article mentions that the EBRC is directed to "seek to keep the average size of GRCs, the proportion of MPs elected from SMCs, and the average ratio of electors to elected MPs, all at about the same as that in the last General Election." This vague criteria lacks specific numerical targets, making it difficult to assess the committee's work and potential impact.
 
3. Weasel Words and Loaded Language:
 
- "Seek to Keep": The phrase "seek to keep" suggests a goal or intention without guaranteeing the outcome. It allows for flexibility and potentially avoids committing to specific targets.
- "Hotly Anticipated": This phrase uses loaded language to create a sense of excitement and importance around the formation of the EBRC. It might imply a greater degree of public interest than actually exists.
 
4. Data Discrepancies and Propaganda:
 
- Selective Historical Data: The article focuses on the time range between the committee's formation and polling day in the past four elections, but it doesn't provide a complete historical overview or discuss potential variations in the committee's timelines.
- Positive Framing: The article predominantly presents the formation of the EBRC and the upcoming GE as a positive development. It emphasizes the committee's role in ensuring fair elections and promoting democratic processes, but it doesn't explore potential concerns or criticisms surrounding the electoral system.
 
5. Motherhood Statements and Roundabout Answers:
 
- "We won’t do these things quietly": PM Wong's statement is a classic example of a motherhood statement. It's a non-committal response that avoids answering the question about the EBRC's formation while implying transparency and openness.
 
6. Bias and Hedging Statements:
 
- Focus on Government Perspective: The article heavily relies on statements and information provided by government officials. It doesn't offer a balanced perspective by including insights from opposition parties or independent observers.
- "Speculation has swirled": This phrase suggests a high degree of uncertainty around the election date, creating an atmosphere of suspense and anticipation.
 
7. Buzzwords and Dark Psychology Techniques:
 
- "Countdown to GE2025": This phrase utilizes a sense of urgency and impending deadline, potentially influencing public perception and encouraging political participation.
- "Hotly Anticipated": This buzzword reinforces the idea that the formation of the EBRC is significant and noteworthy, potentially creating a sense of inevitability around the upcoming elections.
 
Overall, the article demonstrates a clear bias towards the government's perspective and utilizes a combination of techniques to influence public perception and create a sense of urgency around the upcoming elections.

[ysh02]

So guess GE 2025 when June I think . ..new PM this time PAP can get more seats ?

[ysh02]

No forumer interested ?

[Tee tiong huat]

So guess GE 2025 when June I think . ..new PM this time PAP can get more seats ?

In past 4 elections, its time between the committee’s formation & Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months it means 
voters could go to polls in if earlier from May, or if the committee is able to complete its work in time...

[ysh02]

New PM won't want wait so long one....school holiday mah....one extra public holiday...

[Blin]

No forumer interested ?

Mayday.

[ysh02]

Chat on guessing when mah June likely PM LW don't think will want Nov so late unless he no confident....

[p1acebo]

No forumer interested ?

Which candidate got the biggest mangoes? 

[winbig]

Gerrymandering in progress. 

[Sharexchange]

Expect bigger sweet coming budget day..
Expect housing price to soar too..

[Alice Alicia]

Pap is finished.

[grotesqueness]

PAPEXIT

PAP EXIT PARLIAMENT

[Ola]

Pap is finished.

COE prices dropped to win votes

Anyway, impossible to get 65% Opposition votes to win another GRC

[ysh02]

East Coast ; West Coast ; South Coast and North East coast all in danger to loose out to opposition?

[RiseofAsia]

East Coast ; West Coast ; South Coast and North East coast all in danger to loose out to opposition?

North East and Eastward are oppy camps. 

Dont laugh!
Serangoon under Marine parade GRC.
How they decide the boundary is using a black box lah?

[Tee tiong huat]

In past 4 elections, its time between the committee’s formation & Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months it means 
voters could go to polls in if earlier from May, or if the committee is able to complete its work in time...

https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/01...y-promise/

[p1acebo]

Gerrymandering in progress. 

Just vote for the largest mangoes 

[winbig]

Just vote for the largest mangoes 

U got see any big ones?

[p1acebo]

U got see any big ones?

Iswaran had big mangoes.  And it is a very weak GRC.  Confirm pruss chop with his conviction, they will gerrymander this GRC liao.  

And put it down to population changes

[Tee tiong huat]

Chat on guessing when mah June likely PM LW don't think will want Nov so late unless he no confident....

This is PM Wong first election...
PAP replaces branch chair in Sengkang East; second reshuffle in recent years

Mr Marcus Loh, who was appointed in November 2023, has been replaced by Ms Bernadette Giam, a director at a local food and beverage business.

[RiseofAsia]

Iswaran had big mangoes.  And it is a very weak GRC.  Confirm pruss chop with his conviction, they will gerrymander this GRC liao.  

And put it down to population changes

East also got big mango. It is also a weak GRC lah.

[grotesqueness]

DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP

[Tee tiong huat]

Here another local news....
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/p...t-fengshan

[Tee tiong huat]

PAPEXIT

PAP EXIT PARLIAMENT

https://gsfk.org/list-government-payout-new/ (latest)

[Tee tiong huat]

DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP
DOWN DOWN PAP

Payouts to seniors in cash deposits. 

Eligible claimants $S400 to $S850, additional to issued to household is $S600. Qualified claimants'lll be issued paychecks of $S600 to $S900 under the Assurance Payment to Senior Bonus. 

Furthermore, adult S'porean aged 21 or above will receive cash payouts of $$700 to $S2,250 over 5-years >2022 to 2026.✌️

[Tee tiong huat]

No forumer interested ?

This is first-time as Singapore PM and also, as a PAP member, no-1 team valued by Mr Lee, a senior ministry (LHL). He has since continue to passed the baton at the 70th party. He, LHL also pass the party secretary general job at resent time, as PAP 70th party recenty, >SO to Mr Wong is NOW, a PM and also as PAP no-1 boss for now too. 

After 70 years of ruled from LKY to>Mr Goh then to LHL >LKY son and now passed to 4th generation Mr Wong.

[Tee tiong huat]

This is first-time as Singapore PM and also, as a PAP member, no-1 team valued by Mr Lee, a senior ministry (LHL). He has since continue to passed the baton at the 70th party. He, LHL also pass the party secretary general job at present time, as PAP 70th party recently, >SO to Mr Wong is NOW, a PM and also as PAP no-1 boss for now too. 

After 70 years of ruled from LKY to>Mr Goh then to LHL >LKY son and now passed to 4th generation Mr Wong.

Present time now, is working current at this moment in time. PM Wong It's working hard this period so that's everyone can have a chance to vote for his or her party, this is going to happen in few months time & time it's constantly changing.

[Tee tiong huat]

https://gsfk.org/list-government-payout-new/ (latest)

PM, Lawrence Wong is set to lead ruling PAP into an election for the first time since taking office last May with today 24/Jan/2025 news on cost-of-living payment from / in April 2025.
https://ndccertificationprogram.org/sing...-deadline/