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Dear Straits Times, I refer to the 6 Apr 2011 letters by Mdm Monica Chia and Mdm Yeap Kin Han. Mdm Chia argues that it is unfair to expect a young candidate to prove her worth in a single-member constituency. Is it fair then for Singaporeans to accept a young candidate who sneaked into the parliament unproven? Leadership renewal... 

Dear Prime Minister, This is not about the GE. That is passe’. I would bet London to a brick the PAP will waltz in as gahmen. Yes, you will possibly lose a few seats. But not anything that will affect the way the PAP governs Singapore. You have bigger problems and bigger issues to attend to in the next parliament ahead, after... 

I have read many letters and opinions about the quality of the recent PAP candidates and have to agree. The quality of their arguments are just below the standard expected of MPs who will draw $200k of tax payers money. Examples include Dr Janil and Tin Pei Lin. For $200k, the accountabilities and responsibilities in the private...