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I am glad that Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong reiterated in his biography that a populist approach to our politics is a no-go in Singapore (New book tells us of how ESM Goh felt after public criticism from Mr Lee; Oct 31)
It is why I am concerned about the recent move for the formation of People's Voice, a new political party by National Solidarity Party chief Lim Tean.
The promises brought up in his Facebook page are unaccompanied by CPF, water price hikes and the impending increase of GST.
Mr Lim criticized the People 's Action Party (PAP) government for those policies and expressed its intention to replace them as government.
However, things are easier said than done. He brought up the problems but did not propose viable alternatives. Neither did he consider the potential consequences of removing certain so-called "flawed" policies.
Mr Lim's style is to ride with the PAP and then proposing populist policies to garner support. This is a dangerous way to lead politicians, where we can not wait until after the break.
Singapore has no room for populist politics.
ESM Goh's words in his book serve as a good reminder for us.
Sean Lim Wei Xin
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