Feb 05, 2001

Upgrading won't sway these voters

IT IS not too difficult to understand the reluctance of the Government to extend voting to Singaporeans living overseas, simply because they are not as influenced by 'goodies' such as HDB upgrading.

I would argue that it is time for Singapore to move on from being a society that focuses on material wealth, to one where every Singaporean feels proud to be Singaporean.

The PAP led us, with great success, through the Asian financial crisis.

The Government should be confident of winning votes through its successful track record, rather than through material incentives such as upgrading.

KELVIN TAN TUAN WEI

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