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WP leader Low Thia Khiang has hit back at allegations thrown at him by the PAP, and claims that they are part of a smear campaign to try and discredit him Workers’ Party leader Low Thia Khiang has hit back at accusations from his opponents in Aljunied GRC, urging voters not to be distracted by “typical” PAP smear tactics. Responding... 

GRCs were introduced ostensibly for the so-called important reason to ensure Parliament will have a minimum number of minority MPs. According to PM Lee Hsien Loong: We are a multiracial, multi-religious society. If we don't have GRCs, our multiracial, multi-religious Parliament will be under threat. All very gallant and idealistic... 

What has been touted as a bountiful budget is, strictly speaking, actually an election budget. Barring anything unforseen, this year will be an election year. What has prevented the PM from naming a date so far, according to observers, is the uncertainty of the ground situation where there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction...