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Change must come to PAP, rather than a two-party system

Singapore is much better off with 'one dominant, clean and good party,' said PM Lee. -ST

Sun, Nov 16, 2008
The Straits Times

By Li Xueying

CHANGE must come to Singapore - but within the ruling People's Action Party rather than in the form of having a two-party system.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday stressed that the PAP must constantly evolve to keep up with the times. This means renewing its membership and leadership ranks, and coming up with fresh ways to engage Singaporeans.

Mr Lee, who is secretary-general of the PAP, said: 'Change has to take place in Singapore but change must take place not (between parties) but within the PAP.


 


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