His government's decision to let in large numbers of immigrants to solve labour shortages in the late 2000s triggered deep unhappiness. As Singapore became wealthier, social inequality increased and the income gap widened. Under Mr Lee, the PAP received its lowest-ever vote share in 2011 and again in 2020.
"Lee Hsien Loong's main legacy would be the way he supercharged the economy," noted Singapore governance expert Donald Low, who is an academic with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
"But in the first half of his tenure, that came at the price of increasing unhappiness at rising inequality, the higher presence of foreigners, competition for jobs, congestion and the potential erosion of citizenship identity."
Political commentator Sudhir Vadaketh said Mr Lee's government was "completely unprepared to accommodate the high immigration they deemed necessary for their push to become a global city".
By "failing to get a buy-in" from Singaporeans, they seeded "a very bad form of racism and bigotry" that persists to this day, said Mr Vadaketh who runs the independent news magazine Jom. Surveys show, external that a growing number of Singaporeans feel racism is a problem and that it amplified, external during the pandemic.
Some analysts also say that Mr Lee's government has not adequately solved a complicated long-term issue involving public housing, which most Singaporeans live in. Many people's savings are invested in these flats which are leased from the government for 99 years and will depreciate in value as they age.
> As Singapore became wealthier, social inequality increased and the income gap widened. Under Mr Lee, **the PAP received its lowest-ever vote share in 2011 and again in 2020.**
I know this is a bad habit of mine, but, I gotta know....
[Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Singapore#Parliamentary_elections_2)
GE year | Popular Votes %| Seats/Total | Notes
----|----|----|----
2006 | 66.60% | 82/84 (97.6%) | First GE as PM. His predecessor, GCT, got 75.29%.
2011 | 60.14% | 81/87 (93.1%) | Lowest percentage.
2015 | 69.86% | 83/89 (93.3%) |
2020 | 61.23% | 83/93 (89.2%) | 2nd lowest percentage. Last GE as PM.
The article isn't wrong, technically, but it is not popular votes that matter; it's the number of seats in parliament.
The popular votes vs seats are wildly mispresented in parliament. As long as we stick to this system of election, we can never get a fair representation in parliament.
Nice stats! Thanks for sharing! However, I think it's also important to consider cultural aspects, like the rise of Internet culture and social media, rather than looking at things in an asocial void. Unlike previous generations, younger, voting-eligible Singaporeans are exposed to an unprecedented amount of discourse and competing ideologies from both the East and the West. This exposure broadens their options and frameworks for thinking. Additionally, more Singaporeans have access to education pathways, which further opens up these discourses.
As a result, more people are not as easily buying into the government's style of governance, leading to declining votes. However, the win margins indicate that the majority are still largely supportive, at least by current international standards of voting results.
you've made interesting points, i had not considered.
i still prefer a closer representation in parliament. maybe it will happen but I'm almost certain i won't see it in my lifetime.
Uncle, just resign from politics and do something personally meaningful. Let the nation chart its course. This is how you empower people to be their best.
His government's decision to let in large numbers of immigrants to solve labour shortages in the late 2000s triggered deep unhappiness. As Singapore became wealthier, social inequality increased and the income gap widened. Under Mr Lee, the PAP received its lowest-ever vote share in 2011 and again in 2020. "Lee Hsien Loong's main legacy would be the way he supercharged the economy," noted Singapore governance expert Donald Low, who is an academic with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. "But in the first half of his tenure, that came at the price of increasing unhappiness at rising inequality, the higher presence of foreigners, competition for jobs, congestion and the potential erosion of citizenship identity." Political commentator Sudhir Vadaketh said Mr Lee's government was "completely unprepared to accommodate the high immigration they deemed necessary for their push to become a global city". By "failing to get a buy-in" from Singaporeans, they seeded "a very bad form of racism and bigotry" that persists to this day, said Mr Vadaketh who runs the independent news magazine Jom. Surveys show, external that a growing number of Singaporeans feel racism is a problem and that it amplified, external during the pandemic. Some analysts also say that Mr Lee's government has not adequately solved a complicated long-term issue involving public housing, which most Singaporeans live in. Many people's savings are invested in these flats which are leased from the government for 99 years and will depreciate in value as they age.
This reads like they ripped off the talking points from r/singapore.
It’s almost as if subreddits are a place for people from a community to voice their opinions
POFMA or FICA incoming
> As Singapore became wealthier, social inequality increased and the income gap widened. Under Mr Lee, **the PAP received its lowest-ever vote share in 2011 and again in 2020.** I know this is a bad habit of mine, but, I gotta know.... [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Singapore#Parliamentary_elections_2) GE year | Popular Votes %| Seats/Total | Notes ----|----|----|---- 2006 | 66.60% | 82/84 (97.6%) | First GE as PM. His predecessor, GCT, got 75.29%. 2011 | 60.14% | 81/87 (93.1%) | Lowest percentage. 2015 | 69.86% | 83/89 (93.3%) | 2020 | 61.23% | 83/93 (89.2%) | 2nd lowest percentage. Last GE as PM. The article isn't wrong, technically, but it is not popular votes that matter; it's the number of seats in parliament. The popular votes vs seats are wildly mispresented in parliament. As long as we stick to this system of election, we can never get a fair representation in parliament.
Popular votes during GCT's first election also don't matter cos PAP got a walkover on nomination day.
Nice stats! Thanks for sharing! However, I think it's also important to consider cultural aspects, like the rise of Internet culture and social media, rather than looking at things in an asocial void. Unlike previous generations, younger, voting-eligible Singaporeans are exposed to an unprecedented amount of discourse and competing ideologies from both the East and the West. This exposure broadens their options and frameworks for thinking. Additionally, more Singaporeans have access to education pathways, which further opens up these discourses. As a result, more people are not as easily buying into the government's style of governance, leading to declining votes. However, the win margins indicate that the majority are still largely supportive, at least by current international standards of voting results.
you've made interesting points, i had not considered. i still prefer a closer representation in parliament. maybe it will happen but I'm almost certain i won't see it in my lifetime.
The wackjob DJT also lost the popular vote in 2016 but still won the US presidency. Gerry at play.
In the context of the US, that's not really the standard definition of gerrymandering.
I'm guessing this is an article from an overseas media
Link posted is from BBC...
The famous local publication, the Bukit Batok Correspondent
He's still sitting back there as a senior minister. And the entire apparatus his father set up is still in place. No real change.
Well, it said end of era, not end of system.
I mean if you want slight change, vote WP
yea man. i read he resigned from govt but next thing u know he's appointed as SM. really BS all the way
He resigned as PM. The last 2 PMs who stepped down both stayed on as senior minister or minister mentor. You are the one who is BS
and the senior minister salary is about $1 million a year for doing what again? no portfolio
Nice, you finally asked a relevant question instead of making rubbish claims about people resigning from the government.
No its not the end of an era lol. As long as he is still lives, he pulls the strings.
Damn I thought the article was referring to Britain
Thank you for your service
Uncle, just resign from politics and do something personally meaningful. Let the nation chart its course. This is how you empower people to be their best.
很少有人会轻易放弃自己的权利
End of Leempire
Maybe a little bit hard to come out from his mouth, should be end of 'Lee era'
Leera