Singapore Politics: Know Your Parties

Once every 5 years, Singaporeans will have to vote and elect the next generation of leaders to lead us forward.

Today is D-day!

Who are the political figures and parties in Singapore? Who will you vote? Here’s a glimpse.

People’s Action Party 人民行动党
(formed in 1954)
Founder: Lee Kuan Yew & Lim Chin Siong
Party Leader: Lee Hsien Loong
Contesting in GE2011: All SMCs and GRCs

The red represents action. The blue circle stands for unity of all races. The white background signifies purity and integrity.

Worker’s Party 新加坡工人党
(formed in 1957)
Founder: David Marshall
Party Leader: Low Thia Khiang
Contesting in GE2011: Joo Chiat, Sengkang West, Punggol East, Hougang, Nee Soon GRC, Moulmein-Kallang GRC, East Coast GRC, Aljunied GRC

The yellow hammer symbolises workers and yellow represents power of the people. The red signifies passion. The yellow ring stands for unity of the workers in Singapore.

Singapore Democratic Party 新加坡民主党
(formed in 1980)
Founder: Chiam See Tong
Party Leader: Chee Soon Juan
Contesting in GE2011: Bukit Panjang, Yuhua, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC, Sembawang GRC

The circle symbolises unity amongst Singapore’s ethnic groups. The arrow representing political progress in Singapore. The colour red signifying courage and determination.

Singapore People’s Party 新加坡人民党
(formed in 1994)
Founder: Sin Kek Tong
Party Leader: Chiam See Tong
Contesting in GE2011: Potong Pasir, Hong Kah North, Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

National Solidarity Party 国民团结党
(formed in 1987)
Founder: Group of businessmen and women
Party Leader: Sebastian Teo
Contesting in GE2011: Radin Mas, Pioneer, Whampoa, Mountbatten, Tampines GRC, Jurong GRC, Chua Chu Kang GRC, Marine Parade GRC

The logo represents a sign of vitality and rebirth.

The Reform Party
(formed in 2008)
Founder: Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam
Party Leader: Kenneth Jeyaretnam
Contesting in GE2011: West Coast GRC, Ang Mo Kio GRC

Singapore Democratic Alliance 新加坡民主联盟
(formed in 2001)
Founder: Chiam See Tong
Party Leader: Chiam See Tong
Contesting in GE2011: Punggol East, Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC

Initially an alliance of four political parties: the  National Solidarity Party (NSP), the Singapore Justice Party (SJP), the Singapore People’s Party (SPP), and the Singapore Malay National Organization (PKMS). Currently only SJP and PKMS are still part of SDA.

Brewerkz @ Riverside Point

This is the 2nd time I have been to this restaurant. As the name suggested, this place is famous for it’s beer. Tho’ I’m not a beer drinker, but I have to admit the “White Rabbit” beer is quite nice.

There are more than 10 different types of beer for you to choose from, sure to satisfy your taste buds.

You can choose to sit indoor or outdoor, but if you have kids, outdoor on a cool evening is just perfect.

Man of the moment! Gerald Tay’s birthday!

Food choice is not a lot, but the portion is good for 2 if you are not too hungry. A must try would be the Combo Platter.

Grilled Chicken & Ribs Combo

Steak

Mushroom with Mashed Potatoes

It’s just a wonderful time to hang around with friends. No agenda, we can talk about anything..shiok!

Happy Birthday Gerald

Dempsey Walk

Thanks to Dadsforlife, I got to know about this Art Gallery at Dempsey Road. Brought the girls for a short walk last weekend. Also taking the opportunity for Joey to see more greens, which is good to prevent myopia.

Walking along Dempsey gives people a feeling that we are on a holiday. Maybe because we went in the day time, there were a lot of families like us, walking around, finding places to eat or just enjoying the environment.

The girls loves colours and definitely one that will turn..

I like this photo, cos I like to hold both my girls’ hands. Gives me a feeling I am needed =)

John Erdos Art Gallery

We were there for this. Lego Art. Pretty cool stuff.

Lego motorbike

Lego portraits

Lego fire hydrant

Lego chess

Amazing how a small piece of lego, combined with others can become such a wonderful piece of treasure. Speaks quite alike for people too..

If you are at Dempsey, there is no skipping of Ben & Jerry ice-cream. Not for Joey and Jayne, maybe Kless too..

First time I tried the food there. They have quite a good Aglio Olio & Pizza.

Successful trip. Both the girls had a chance to get some outdoor fun. I enjoyed the precious family moments.

Just Kless & Isaiah

Last week, we had a short break from work and went to the only place we know in Singapore that can give us the relaxing feeling.

Sentosa!

For me, sun tanning is probably the only time I feel totally relaxed and just a moment to be totally myself.

I totally love these photos! Kless is so so cute!

Absolutely in love with this girl.

Terrible 2

My wife told me “Terrible 2” doesn’t start at 2 years old. It basically starts from 1 till 4….OMG!

In 20 days, Jayne will be 2 years old. Already she is pushing us to our max for countless times. She will scream to get the things she wants, she is starting not to take ‘no’ for an answer. She enjoys fighting and snatching toys with Joey. Will this really extent till 4?

But still a part of me doesn’t want to see her grow so fast. At 2, she may be ‘terrible’ for some moments, but most of the time she is ADORABLE!!

Her version of good, not the thumb up sign, but we get the message =)

Soooo Cute!

Took a picture with Simon. Since then the girls like to play “Simon says” at home…

Stay cute forever my girl..