CategoriesArticlesThe SDA congratulates Mr Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister. Mr Anwar’s appointment comes after some 30 years in the opposition where he strove for reform, including time spent in prison for what many deem were politically-motivated charges. This makes his ascent all the more remarkable, and his never-say-die spirit despite […]
CategoriesActivitiesVisited residents at Pasir Ris Dr 10 over the weekend. A big “thank you” to all of you for the warm welcome! The residents did raise some issues regarding the estate. Many were not happy with the traffic congestion brought about by the closure of parts of Loyang Avenue and Pasir Ris Drive 1. It’s […]
CategoriesArticlesDear friends, The SDA congratulates Rishi Sunak on his appointment as British Prime Minister. Mr Sunak makes history as the nation’s first minority-race prime minister, and its youngest leader since 1812. There are people who hail Mr Sunak’s appointment as a triumph of democracy, meritocracy and diversity – similar to 2008 when Barack Obama was […]
CategoriesArticlesDear Friends, The SDA has long been calling for the government to cut extravagant spending on grandiose projects, and use public funds practically and prudently to improve the lives of Singaporeans. One such example we’ve cited in our 2020 manifesto is the Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. While some Ministers choose to spend their time […]
CategoriesArticlesDear friends, A repeal of 377A is simply lip service to earn political mileage, because the courts have already said that the law will not be enforced. The government has potentially signalled that the Constitution will be changed to block the LGBT community from fighting for their right to formal partnerships (and consequently all other […]
CategoriesActivitiesDear friends, Had the honour and pleasure of attending the Progress Singapore Party National Day dinner over the weekend. Spent a fun evening catching up with friends from the PSP and other opposition parties, such as Dr Paul Tambyah. The roar and spiritedness of PSP supporters is always there to remind you that the party […]
CategoriesArticlesDear friends, A Happy National Day to you! This National Day sees global political and economic shifts impacting the lives of all Common Singaporeans. These are issues which the SDA would like to address. As Singapore emerges from the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic, Singaporeans have been plunged into another climate of crisis. Global inflation […]
CategoriesArticlesDear friends, Those who call Singapore home are obligated to defend our country. National Service is the enshrinement of that obligation, and it is a commitment to Singapore that every Singaporean man has given on behalf of our families, who have to suffer our absence when duty calls So why are foreigners who have taken […]
CategoriesActivitiesThe team went on a walkabout on Sunday 24 July at Pasir Ris St 72 and also visited the homes of residents there. Again, there is strong concern among residents that cost of living is rising too rapidly, and the government is not doing enough to help Common Singaporeans but instead making the situation worse […]
CategoriesArticlesThe SDA welcomes the move by the government to allow Ang Mo Kio residents whose homes will be forcibly seized due to SERS to buy new replacement flats with the equivalent leases of their existing flats. We have voiced this issue on behalf of residents, and it is good to hear that the HDB has […]
