Police stop Potong Pasir petition signing session

Respect the decision of the potong pasir residents. for whatever decision they had make, they will have to live with it for the next 5 years.
Holding a by-election will be neither fair to the newly MP-elect nor the residents as they had to come out to vote again. it will be a waste of resources and time.
But then, come to think of it, in 5 years time, will PP be still a SMC or will it be absorbed into another GRC? time will tell the truth in 5 years time.
Last but no least, Good health to Mr and Mrs CST. Mr CST will always be remembered as a "I am not actually a brave man, but I love Singapore and I love Singaporeans".

Dear Fellow Singaporean & residents of Potong Pasir,

The election has been conducted in an fair manner and concluded in the way voters wanted. Let's accept the result and move on.

Mr Chiam has been a great man and he has done alot for us. It is time for him to do something for himself. Take time to take care of his health and spend valuable time with his family.

Let us all wish him good health, continue to be respected and remember for all this past effort.

All the best to you & your family, SIR CHIAM SEE TONG!

Mr CST, he said that he is not a brave man but he is a brave fighter. He will always be a winner in my heart!

When Sitoh Yihpin mentioned the "CHIAM FACTOR", he may not really know what it means. Now he can see for himself the "CHIAM FACTOR" that has made Mr Chiam such a respected MP in Potong Pasir.

1. DETERMINATION: Potong Pasirians appreciate MP Chiam’s efforts in running the town. The perceptive ones understand that when he failed to get upgrading and other amenities, it's not because of a lack of effort because he has tried many times doing what Sitoh says he will do now. For 27 years he was confronted by obstacles placed by government policies.

We understand that it's not his fault when an NTUC supermarket was closed, bus no. 147 which looped into the estate was withdrawn to bypass the town, the POSB branch was closed, no post office served the town, etc. Potong Pasirians struggled on and suffered all these inconveniences and became even more determined not to be intimidated. MP Chiam himself set the example for determination and having a strong sense of commitment. That was why Potong Pasirians refused to be bribed by carrots that were dangled. Neither were they cowed by the sticks that were wielded at past elections. Thank you Mr Chiam for instilling in us the POTONG PASIR SPIRIT.

2. HUMILITY: he's approachable and has no airs about him. He can often be seen eating and drinking in the coffee shops in Potong Pasir. He's not surrounded by a retinue of supporters who treat him like a VVIP. He conducts his Meet-the-People sessions at the stuffy void deck of Blk 108, not isolated in some cushy airconditioned room.

3. SELFLESSNESS: He is a full-time MP unlike other part-time MPs who may not even be present at MPS which are run by supporters.

Potong Pasirians felt sorry for him when the tree he planted in the spirit of Tree Planting Day was removed. All through his 27 years as MP, he was ignored and snubbed by the Potong Pasir Community Club who did not have the manners to invite him to grace CC functions as Guest-of-Honour. It was always the PAP loser who was treated like a VIP while MP Chiam was treated like a nobody.

GOODBYE MR CHIAM!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
TAKE CARE!

As citizens of Singapore we should strive together to prove we are one people one nation one Singapore. We shouldn't use western political tactics where candidates attack the credibility of each party with personal attacks.
We should work together so the values of independence will not be lost, we fought the British for our independence, we must never forget the struggles that the older generation had encountered striving for our independence from The British and Malaysia.
To all my fellow Singaporeans who have forgotten our independence struggle, we should be happy to have a country instead of being a colony and a 3rd world country. To all political parties involved in this election never forget how many struggles we have to overcome to become an nation. Thank You !

If Aljunied GRC & the PAP can accept that WP won, why not Potong Pasir. Let some new fresh air comes in and see what's in store for the next 5 yrs - for better or worse. Live & let live.

Sigh!

I love Chiam See Tong. Really, really admire the man. And I wish that Potong Pasir would always remain in opposition hands.

But when >50% of the residents there already voted for Sitoh, it means he won fair and square. Even if it is just 114 votes.There is really nothing to argue about. Unless of course, there was some kind of miscarriage of justice. Nothing of that sort seems to have occurred.

Even Mr. Chiam himself admitted that there was no good reason to petition. Please dear Singaporeans, let's just accept this as fate. Let Sitoh do his job, as accordance to the wishes of >50% of the PP residents. This is respect, not only for the residents, not only for Sitoh, but also for Mr Chiam himself.

Besides, Mr. Chiam REALLY needs the rest. Health permitting, I am sure he will be back to contest in 2016. I look forward to that. If you really want him back, help the Singapore People's Party gain momentum for these next five years. Help them grow and be strong. Volunteer to help them if you really wish for it.

Please, PLEASE guys, let the results stand. True democracy is what Mr. Chiam wants for all of us, so let us follow it.

Bless you Mr. and Mrs. Chiam See Tong.

Even if PAP Sitoh wins by 1 single vote in Potong Pasir, Mrs Lina Chiam would still be the loser. Mr Chiam See Tong deserves our utmost respect. When told of the petition, he immediately declared, I will have none of it!"

PP voters be more mature and more gentlemen.. election is over let see what Sitoh can do for PP for the next 5 years... if he is better so be it....U ppl want by-election then PAP voters at Aljunied also they want by-election then how... lets move on no looking back

I still remember roughly how Mr. Chiam first came into politics. His first battle was in the Cairnhill constituency, if I remember correctly. He was so young at that time, and a prominent lawyer. I remember seeing him and his wife holding banners walking around Cairnhill area, with no other supporters at all, only both of them. He was so brave and I really really admired him. Then due to his hard efforts and caring personality he managed to win the hearts of the Singaporeans and came into Parliament since then. Every few years he soldiered on and continued to be the MP for Potong Pasir. Although I am NOT a resident of PP, I somehow VERY VERY much admire Mr. Chiam for his bravery and courage. For the love of the residents in PP, I have seen him soldiered on and aged day by day, especially now after his sickness. I feel so sad to see him growing so old now, compared to the day when I first saw him carrying banners in Cairnhill. He has really done SO MUCH for PP and he is really one man whom I admire so much - a man who is prepared to lay down his life for the people in PP without regrets. For those who have not voted his wife in for Potong Pasir, I really do not know why they did that.

May God bless you abundantly with good health and with strength in whatever you do. Take good care of yourself Mr. Chiam.

Your admirer.

lucky no ppls were arrested if not there will be a bit chaos in PP , great job for SPP alex to explain to the residents. Mr chiam has accepted the defeat , lets more on & voice out next GE

We should believe the counters of the vote tickets. What is the purpose of the petition? Apparently the organizing person does not know it's of no use in Singapore. Snap out of it! Carry on with our lives!

all these facebook petition is a real waste of time. it does not mean a thing. if the govt or anyone gives in to a facebbok petition, when will it end? PAP won PP fair and square. no one can say sitoh played punk or played underhanded. the voters spoke. if those who are unhappy with the results, they have 2 live with it as the majority won. wait 5 years to vote sitoh out. if gonna let chiam be MP again becos of some petition, the whole election process will be a joke.

Why call for a by-election ? Its you guys from potong pasir who voted Mrs Chiam out in the first place ! Totally disappointed. Mr Chiam had fight so hard for you guys for past 27 years, do you think Mrs Chiam will do less ??

My family and all the people i know regard Mr Chiam as a great man.A well respected honourable,selfless man.And a tolerable man recieving laughter and humilation during his days in parliament.He is great,he went through all.
Though he has lost his constituency but he did not lost his dignity grace and popularity.He won many hearts,be it residents or non residents of potong pasir.Mr Chiam,may God blessed you with better health and take care,enjoy your time fully with your loved family.

Potong Pasir residents... accept the fate. A decision by PP, fair and square.

Do not make the opposition look bad

Do not let Mr. Chiam legacy be tainted.

I hope SPP is not involved in this, What is done is done, what can be recovered can be recovered, The result is final, there were no faults or discrepancies. Be gracious and do not be branded as a sore loser.
Five years later you may emerge a winner.

These are my own opinions. I hope the public or netizen should stop this petition. It does not make them look good in any way. I believe our respected Chiam See Tong or SPP would never wanted to have a by-election unless there is concrete proof that some issues went wrong during the polling day. They are our leaders and I believe we should understand how our system works and abide to its rules.

I will just said that this G.E. is 'heated' up and someone still can't get over it. I think all must respect the outcome if there isn't any 'cheating' in it. If not SPP lost PP then petition to re-elect then other parties lost also ask for re-elect. Then what you know within the next 5 years we will be having re-election till the next G.E. :)
Anyway the police did a good job when attending to the matter. At least they talk to the crowd and not send a few police cars down and get them arrested. Well good job civil servants.

Hi voters,
Please stop the petition Since SPP has lost...Please don't make SPP become the "dishonour" party....A lose is a lose even with one vote. I am sure Mr Chiam and Mrs Chiam also don't support for the petition. Its too late to regret for the residents of PP. Opposition is an integrity party and I am sure it wouldn't want to follow the footstep of PAP which is sore loser. Hold your head high even it is lost....SPP will come back stronger in the next 5 years.