[CONSOLIDATED] Singapore General Election 2025 Discussion Thread

[mewmew]

hu the bui beng pointing finger

 

[Tsoukalos]

The user who posted the video clarified that the mood at the table was "entirely cordial".

Minister for Culture, Community & Youth Edwin Tong said on Mar. 23 that a video that showed a man making a gesture during his recent walkabout in Marine Parade was used "out of context" to "push an agenda" for a "political objective".

The clip​

The video, shared to Facebook on Mar. 22, showed Tong going from table to table in a coffee shop in the Marine Terrace area to engage residents.

As Tong was speaking with some patrons, an elderly man at the same table raised his hand and made a gesture.

Screenshot from Kent Lau/Facebook

Later in the video, one of the volunteers in Tong's entourage was seen speaking to Tong.

He also looked directly at the person filming and pointed a finger at them.

Screenshot from Kent Lau/Facebook

In the caption, the user said he briefly interacted with Tong during his walkabout and thanked him for the visit, but opined that he found Tong's entourage "a bit overwhelming".

Screenshot from Kent Lau/Facebook

"I do believe there are warmer, more authentic ways to connect with neighbourhood or kopitiam (coffee shop) folks," the user added.

The clip was subsequently shared on the social media pages of socio-political platforms such as "Wake Up Singapore" and The Online Citizen.

Video taken out of context: Volunteer​

The volunteer in the clip, who identified himself as Delane Lim, took to his Facebook the same day to address the incident.

Lim, who has been volunteering with Tong for a few months, wrote in a post that the video was "taken out of context" to paint a picture of Tong being "unwelcome".

According to Lim, Tong was briefed by volunteers that a particular table "seemed unfriendly".

However, Tong responded that "they are our residents" so he "must engage them and hear their concerns”.

A "serious face"​

Tong then spoke to the patrons at the table and discussed issues like cost of living and the price of their coffee, Lim wrote.

As for the part where he was seen speaking to Tong, Lim said he simply reminding Tong that there was a table of residents they had not greeted yet.

"I admit, I do have a serious face, so maybe it came across as more intense than it really was… Haha. I promise to smile more next time!" Lim wrote.

The user (not Delane Lim) who posted the original video later clarified that the mood at the table with the elderly men was "entirely cordial" and the man was not in fact showing the middle finger.

"It’s disappointing that some people have taken my video out of context and twisted the truth," he wrote.

Screenshot of post from Kent Lau/Facebook

Tong's response​

When Tong was asked about the matter at a subsequent walkabout in East Coast GRC on Mar. 23, he said he was aware of the video filmed during his walkabout which was circulated online.

Tong observed that he received a warm reception during the Marine Parade walkabout, where he chatted with many residents, caught up with old friends and made new ones.

"Unfortunately, the video was then taken by some sites and used out of context in a way which cast me in a negative light, I think, obviously to push an agenda...quite clearly, for a political objective," said Tong.

Noting that the original user has since clarified the matter, Tong said "I think we can let that clarification speak for itself".

Tong added that it's "unfortunate that it happened" but highlighted that his team will continue to engage residents, even those who might be unfriendly or have difficult issues.

"I told my team, let’s not get distracted by these things. Focus on what is the real work, hard work on the ground, connecting with people, and continue to win trust and confidence. That’s the most important."

Top image from Kent Lau/Facebook

let's call a spade a spade old rot means old rot simi serious face

 

[dambio]

How to disassociate politics from politicians n when they doing political work?

 

[fulaien]

bro…

my friend bet with me his kkj pap will lose a total of 9 grc in GE2025

If not NC for past 20 years definitely possible. But nope, there are many many NCs to vote for pap

 

[skylink67]

Got video, ppl can see for themselves ma.

 

[dexterkim]

but in the end...

papaya will still win

hard truths

min cheong also up size

 

[rlskyline]

hopefully he win

 

[yperic]

S'pore Democratic Alliance & WP 'in contact' about new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC: SDA chairman Desmond Lim​

Strategy

The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) conducted a walkabout at Pasir Ris-Changi GRC on Mar. 23, 2025.

Specifically they had their first walkabout at Loyang, which was part of East Coast GRC back in 2020.

They started the walkabout at Loyang Point before heading to Loyang Rise.


Image from Mothership




Back then, a Workers' Party (WP) team, led by Nicole Seah, challenged the PAP team there led by DPM Heng Swee Keat.

The PAP team won with 53.39 percent of the vote to 46.61 per cent.
In the EBRC report, polling districts from East Coast GRC, namely Loyang and Flora estates, were merged with some districts from Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC to form the new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.

This has led to some questions over who will run in this constituency.

Desmond Lim, the chairman of SDA, fielded some questions from the media on whether they will be running in this GRC after the walkabout.

When asked if they were competing in Pasir Ris-Changi, Lim said they had been contesting in Pasir Ris-Punggol since 2006, and now with Changi has been "carved into" Pasir Ris, he felt it was their duty to "extend their services".

Asked if they were in talks with WP, Lim said he had entrusted that "task" to his secretary-general, Abu bin Mohamed, and that they were already in contact.

Lim said he would share more with the media when the "time is right".

When asked about new faces and potential battle areas by SDA, Lim kept his cards close to his chest, saying he would make that known during nomination day.

"This is part of our strategy... if I tell you now, the PAP will know, then that's not called strategy anymore."

Image from Mothership

 

[charliebrown]

why these people talk always context this tat one?

 

[articland05]

calafare only
兵多将少
no use

 

[yperic]

Desmond Lim, chairman of the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA), fielded some questions about the coalition's battle plans during a walkabout in Loyang, Pasir Ris on Mar. 23.

He kept most of his cards close to his chest, but voiced optimism at their election chances.

 

[Shion]

but i saw some were eating and ignored u...??

 

[Shion]

need to vote wisely this time.. the ic number leak and the unapologetic is pissing me off

the immigration too, we don't need more foreigner.. ALL HR Head should be Singaporean

must be true blue local with at least 3 generations born in sg

 

[cet87]

this taken at bukit batok right?

Opps , wrong plaza

That smc disappeared faster than Thanos snap his finger.

 

[Shion]

This election hard to say..
U see all the small parties ard stirring.
The possibablity of total opp wipeout is real..

Statistically the voice of dissent dun translate to the % of votes..

those small parties shld just disband...

 

[Mr.Chibaboom]

Same ol rubbish, everytime use the term " taken out of context" when they cannot explain any bad image and rude actions by their lackeys. The Ah Bui was looking anything but friendly because the boomer pointed the middle finger.

And the video showed everyone cannot be bothered with Concert Tong and were just minding their business eating anyway, it was anything but cordial or being welcoming to him either.

 

[Medicated Oil]

The residents who saw the video are free to interpret them themselves.
Dun need to provide any definition or description.
Only those who cannot handle it have to put in so much effort to explain.
Just bite the bullet and move on.

 

[Shion]

S'pore Democratic Alliance & WP 'in contact' about new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC: SDA chairman Desmond Lim​

Strategy

The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) conducted a walkabout at Pasir Ris-Changi GRC on Mar. 23, 2025.

Specifically they had their first walkabout at Loyang, which was part of East Coast GRC back in 2020.

They started the walkabout at Loyang Point before heading to Loyang Rise.


Image from Mothership




Back then, a Workers' Party (WP) team, led by Nicole Seah, challenged the PAP team there led by DPM Heng Swee Keat.

The PAP team won with 53.39 percent of the vote to 46.61 per cent.
In the EBRC report, polling districts from East Coast GRC, namely Loyang and Flora estates, were merged with some districts from Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC to form the new Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.

This has led to some questions over who will run in this constituency.

Desmond Lim, the chairman of SDA, fielded some questions from the media on whether they will be running in this GRC after the walkabout.

When asked if they were competing in Pasir Ris-Changi, Lim said they had been contesting in Pasir Ris-Punggol since 2006, and now with Changi has been "carved into" Pasir Ris, he felt it was their duty to "extend their services".

Asked if they were in talks with WP, Lim said he had entrusted that "task" to his secretary-general, Abu bin Mohamed, and that they were already in contact.

Lim said he would share more with the media when the "time is right".

When asked about new faces and potential battle areas by SDA, Lim kept his cards close to his chest, saying he would make that known during nomination day.

"This is part of our strategy... if I tell you now, the PAP will know, then that's not called strategy anymore."

Image from Mothership

i dont think WP will go Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.

 

[pwongkk]

Trying to convince myself to accept tong tong chiang's clarifications

 

[TwyPlasma]

Hougang smc demographics changed a lot, hard to say.
Aljunied should be safe.
Sengkang WP should be able to win.. but below 55% kind.

yeah, recently got new condo development in au kang
population has also been increasing since they are pumping in more new residents through new developments