[GE2025] Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

[LWZ]

jin satki man !

 

[carlongerdidu93]

GE2025: "Our percentage is going to be a lot higher", says SPP's Steve Chia on Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

"I think that this time round, our percentage is going to be a lot higher," said Singapore People's Party (SPP) secretary-general Steve Chia, who is contesting in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC for #GE2025. He added that it will be a "50-50 per cent chance" and that they are "working hard to make sure we cross the 50 per cent, with every hand that we shake."

Mr Chia was also asked about his thoughts on his opponents from the People's Action Party (PAP) led by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Get the latest updates on GE2025 here: https://cna.asia/ge2025

 

[ZaiNan]

A creditable opposition who vows to fight throughout despite odds don't favor them

Unlike an ah seng who keeps running around the island condemning both the opposition and the incumbent

 

[Comage]

A creditable opposition who vows to fight throughout despite odds don't favor them

Unlike an ah seng who keeps running around the island condemning both the opposition and the incumbent

I am more annoyed by the fact that of the posters put up by the PAP - I see more posters of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, rather than posters of the the contesting candidates' faces.

 

[yokine3a]

I am more annoyed by the fact that of the posters put up by the PAP - I see more posters of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, rather than posters of the the contesting candidates' faces.

I only see LW posters, I dun even know who my MP is

 

[ZaiNan]

I am more annoyed by the fact that of the posters put up by the PAP - I see more posters of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, rather than posters of the the contesting candidates' faces.

The leaders strategy is to ask sinkie vote for the party not the individual

What he don't want to mention is there is a party whip within it which cultivates inbreeding mindset

Hence even if your favourite candidate wants to change something, he will be constrain by the whip then come and tell you

MYBFD

 

[carlongerdidu93]

SPP confident of 50-50 chance at Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-campaigning-day-3-general-election-5085636

Singapore People’s Party (SPP) chief Steve Chia told me he fancies his chances against the PAP team here.

“I think this time around, our percentage is going to be much higher. Without Ng Eng Hen, we believe that it's a 50-50 chance,” he said.

Defence Minister Ng, who led PAP’s team at the four-member GRC, is retiring. In his place to helm the party’s slate is Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Mr Chia, a former NCMP who is contesting a sixth election, previously said he hoped for 40 per cent of the vote. But as campaigning continues, he is growing more confident about his team’s chances.

“It's the gut feel … I can feel that the ground is getting more positive for us. More people are giving us the thumbs up … and saying they support us than before the nomination,” he said.

“We are working hard to make sure that we cross the 50 per cent with every hand that we shake, with every voter that we meet with.”

SPP secretary-general Steve Chia (left) speaks to a resident at Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre during a walkabout with Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC team members Muhammad Norhakim and Lim Rui Xian, on Apr 25, 2025. (Photo: CNA/Justin Ong)

He added he had bumped into PAP’s new faces contesting the GRC - Mr Cai Yinzhou and Ms Elysa Chen.

“They are good people … I believe they are also sincere, wanting to do good for Singapore,” he said. “But again, when you are with the PAP and there's this party whip, you have to decide and make your vote according to the party whip.”

Mr Chia and teammates Muhammad Norhakim and Mr Lim Rui Xian were at a walkabout around Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre, located within Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

They spoke to residents, handed out flyers and promoted their party’s manifesto.

 

[Shion]

【GE2025】谢镜丰：黄永宏引退 人民党在碧山—大巴窑胜算升至50%​

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250425-6244809

新加坡人民党认为，碧山—大巴窑集选区原议员黄永宏医生引退后，人民党此次在这个四人集选区的胜算提高到50%。

人民党秘书长谢镜丰星期五（4月25日）早上率领碧山—大巴窑集选区的竞选团队走访大巴窑7巷熟食中心和巴刹。团队的其他成员包括党主席邱永豪（46岁）、新人诺哈金（Norhakim，31岁）和林芮贤（Lim Rui Xian，37岁）。

他们在熟食中心、巴刹和附近商铺同民众交谈，并派发印有四人头像的候选传单，上面标注着人民党的竞选口号“现在是时候了”（It is Time)。

本次大选是人民党与人民行动党第四度在碧山—大巴窑集选区交锋。在2020年全国大选中，人民党团队得票32.77%，败给国防部长黄永宏率领的行动党团队。

谢镜丰星期五开始走访前接受媒体采访时说，在黄永宏宣布引退后，人民党的胜算提高了。“这会是场公平较量，我觉得双方各占一半胜算。”

他说，他是在与选民接触并了解他们对生活费议题的心声后，做出这样的判断。

谢镜丰说，他的团队并不要求降低消费税，但希望不再调高，除非连续三年出现财政赤字；若政府财政收支仍有盈余，就应该以消费券等形式发还人民。

“我们不希望有赤字，但也不希望政府持续增加人民的负担。”

这次在碧山—大巴窑集选区守土的行动党团队由交通部长兼财政部第二部长徐芳达（51岁）首次领军，另三名候选人是原议员安迪（51岁）、新人陈诗韵（Elysa Chen，41岁）和蔡引舟（Cai Yinzhou，35岁）。

 

[Hyruga]

Bishan sure win la

You look at oppo. They don't even talk with much energy. They already know cannot win one.

 

[nom.nom]

Seriously I don't even see PAP posters around in TPY. Only SPP ones. Why ah? Overly confident? Taking for granted?

 

[archie7]

strategic timing of the SG60 concert

 

[carlongerdidu93]

Michael Ng's FB Post:

Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC as of 8pm 25 April, three days after Nomination Day. No sight no sound of any PAP posters or banners. Not even the requisite flyer/brochure in mail.

While Singapore People's Party had theirs displayed on the day after Nomination Day and flyers in the mail today. Does the PAP feel they will “sure win” the polls so no need for any form of electorial canvassing? Over confident?

#singaporepeoplesparty

 

[Hyruga]

Cai just joined mah and will over Kawal's monthly income and position. Not much time to print posters. Just wait a few days more.

 

[Hyruga]

strategic timing of the SG60 concert

Wow such a big event...

So many superstars!

 

[ramlee]

Seriously I don't even see PAP posters around in TPY. Only SPP ones. Why ah? Overly confident? Taking for granted?

Have. Along lotong 3

 

[ramlee]

Cai just joined mah and will over Kawal's monthly income and position. Not much time to print posters. Just wait a few days more.

Never see him around. I want to ask him more about Geylang

 

[Comage]

Cai just joined mah and will over Kawal's monthly income and position. Not much time to print posters. Just wait a few days more.

PAP already printed their party manifesto booklet with the 4 candidates on it and distributed to all households the night of Nomination Day.

My take on this is:
1. There are a big chunk of incoming Gen Z / Millenials who have either moved in to Bishan TPY with the new projects, or come of voting age.
2. These new generation have no idea on the faces and who's the running candidates of either political party.
3. For TPY, due to the lack of an aircon shopping mall/attraction, these new generation of voters do not stay around TPY for entertainment or leisure. They travel out of TPY at first chance, using Grab or they drive as their mode of transport (TPY to them, is just a place to stay/sleep when they come back for the day, not to "live in").

So, putting up street posters and banners has become a less effective means of "advertising" the PAP candidates.

Seriously I don't even see PAP posters around in TPY. Only SPP ones. Why ah? Overly confident? Taking for granted?

My opinion, as above.

 

[ramlee]

SPP confident of 50-50 chance at Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-campaigning-day-3-general-election-5085636

Singapore People’s Party (SPP) chief Steve Chia told me he fancies his chances against the PAP team here.

“I think this time around, our percentage is going to be much higher. Without Ng Eng Hen, we believe that it's a 50-50 chance,” he said.

Defence Minister Ng, who led PAP’s team at the four-member GRC, is retiring. In his place to helm the party’s slate is Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Mr Chia, a former NCMP who is contesting a sixth election, previously said he hoped for 40 per cent of the vote. But as campaigning continues, he is growing more confident about his team’s chances.

“It's the gut feel … I can feel that the ground is getting more positive for us. More people are giving us the thumbs up … and saying they support us than before the nomination,” he said.

“We are working hard to make sure that we cross the 50 per cent with every hand that we shake, with every voter that we meet with.”

SPP secretary-general Steve Chia (left) speaks to a resident at Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre during a walkabout with Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC team members Muhammad Norhakim and Lim Rui Xian, on Apr 25, 2025. (Photo: CNA/Justin Ong)

He added he had bumped into PAP’s new faces contesting the GRC - Mr Cai Yinzhou and Ms Elysa Chen.

“They are good people … I believe they are also sincere, wanting to do good for Singapore,” he said. “But again, when you are with the PAP and there's this party whip, you have to decide and make your vote according to the party whip.”

Mr Chia and teammates Muhammad Norhakim and Mr Lim Rui Xian were at a walkabout around Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre, located within Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

They spoke to residents, handed out flyers and promoted their party’s manifesto.

Previous anchor minister retiring
New anchor minister useless
New candidates with unconventional career and psychotic looks

if they are more capable they will have an chance to win but unfortunately it is not so

 

[Comage]

Have. Along lotong 3

Funny how this discussion went into 20+ pages initially, and then after I called out the people who left only useless/meaningless comments - who don't even pass by this GRC (let alone stay near/around this GRC)... suddenly everything went quiet.

 

[fortunecat]

Seriously I don't even see PAP posters around in TPY. Only SPP ones. Why ah? Overly confident? Taking for granted?

Ya everywhere is SPP posters here. Only saw a makeshift signboard for PAP so far