GE2015: WP candidate for Punggol East Lee Li Lian might become stay-home mum

Workers' Party candidate for Punggol East SMC Lee Li Lian, who became a full-time MP after winning the by-election in 2013, has said that becoming a stay-home mum sounds "quite attractive".

In a message on her Facebook page after losing to People's Action Party candidate Charles Chong, she also said, "No, I won't be taking up the NCMP position. I respect the voters' decision and I should give this chance to my other WP colleagues. We really have some good people who deserve the slot."

On why she did not ask for a recount, she explained, "Some asked why I didn't ask for a recount. The percentage difference was more than 2 per cent."

Lee thanked her supporters, and said she hoped to walk the ground at Punggol East again.

"With the party's support, I hope to walk the ground again. Many friendships was forged, I cannot let go."

Lee garnered 48.24 per cent of the vote in Punggol East SMC in this election.