Netizens are furious with what DPM Tharman said on a “better Singapore”
This is a government that is working very hard to build a better Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam
These 14 seemingly politically-correct words from our Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Tharman Shanmugaratnam triggered an avalanche of comments.
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DPM Tharman made the comment when the People’s Action Party (PAP) revealed candidates for Jurong Group Representation Constituency (GRC) and Bukit Batok Single Member Constituency (SMC) at the Clementi branch office.
The team of 5 representing Jurong GRC consists of Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Desmond Lee, Ang Wei Neng, and new faces Rahayu Mahzan and Tan Wu Meng. David Ong will be contesting in Bukit Batok SMC.
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Netizens reactions
Each candidate gave a speech on their main concerns, with the DPM referring to his “better Singapore”.
MustShareNews takes a closer look at the reactions sparked from this seemingly innocuous phrase.
1. Better for whom exactly?
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This netizen asks the most important question. Is a better Singapore for the citizens or for the government?
2. Choices of words
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This careful examination of words is why we were taught English Language in school.
3. A good team. Period.
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All this person needs is a good team to be his voice.
4. 6.9 Million!
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6.9 million population = better Singapore.
5. Roy Ngerng Inspired
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Here we have a Roy Ngerng supporter.
6. Sarcastic much?
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Actually we can’t decide if this guy is being sarcastic or just a supporter.
7. It’s all about the money, money, money!
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But I’m not sure where the leg comes from.
8. But, we don’t need the money, money, money!
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Not entirely sure that DPM was actually whining.
9. Seeing is believing
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Self-praise much.
10. Doubtful
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Not sure if what DPM said is true or not.
Be careful what you said for DPM Tharman
Looking at these feedbacks from netizens, it is obvious that they are furious with DPM Tharman “better Singapore.” So, what is the definition of a better Singapore?
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