WP chief Pritam Singh speaks to reporters on July 8
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2020
- Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh told reporters at a doorstop at Kovan Hawker Centre on Wednesday (July 8) that GE2020 is a "difficult election" given the Covid-19 situation but his party has "given it our best shot". Asked to assess WP's chances on Polling Day, he said he did not want to get ahead of himself and that the party had placed the choices in front of voters.
"I hope they make their vote count," he said.
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I love that he knows all the reporters by name
Yes. So humble. He is also sinless, righteous and noble like Mother Theresa, FYI.
J M, too much la your comment. But I nvr disagree hahhaha
@@torrhthc4103 lololololx
2011 Pritam: Who sia this wannabe?
2015 Pritam: Damn lucky guy
2020 Pritam: Godlike!
Heard he is also holy and full of righteousness. Maybe can forgive sin.
I don't see no safety ambassadors giving PAP politicians a hard time on safe distancing.
Pritam Singh, legend of a man. Playing fair & respecting social distancing... I hope they win & get rewarded for their efforts
Balanced views & good delivery.
these ambasssadors all jiat liao beee...!!! saw them walk off when a few never even distance safe.ask these jiat liao bee safety ambassadors dun come yaya papaya.wayang only for their own interest!
Can we appreciate how Pritam Singh cares for everyone including reporters at work, ensuring the social distancing is adhere to? GE2020 Pritam really shows us how to be a gracious opposition leader that defends and tide the entire team against all kinds of challenges. Deep respect.
And it seems he remembers the names of the reporters and addresses them by their names.
Social distance ambassador trying to be relevant in GE🤣
I like Pritam.
Eloquent, talk sense and respectful.
Yes Pritam is highly focused and greatly aware that online support may not correspond with the election result. Showcased how composed and polished he is as he replace Low Thia Khiang. This form of leadership handover by LTK to Pritam is very much desired. Pritam took over as Chairman for WP with such strong conviction as a leader, unlike some other party which has a less than stellar leader-in-line.
He's the sec-gen. Sylvia Lim is the chairman.
@@Gaddafied23 *Chairwoman
Muhammad Fendi well said, thanks, my sentiments too
Especially when that leader-in-line only has an East Coast Plan
Well spoken Pritam.. like your mannerism and the calmness/professionalism in response to media questions . Kudos.. a bright future ahead for you... an asset as opposition in parliament . Keep up the good work
Victory is yours, Mr Pritam. Your party has earned our strong support because of your party's unpretentious sincerity and constructive contributions thus far.
The ruling government claimed to have "worked hard" but I can see you are better because you worked WELL, beyond working hard. The electorate have your back. We need you to stay and help in the reforms to follow. Majulah.
Wah this cameraman last warning
Well done wp. This is what l call sheer class n humble. All for the sake of a better life for our citizens. You have my vote already
PAP has a powerful, sophisticated machinery to cover their dirt and make them look good
you will still vote for them right? come friday, when it's time to mark the X, you know what you will do
No one asked me, but I will be bringing my own marker pen
And WP are forgiven and forgotten for their mistakes...
Vote opposition LA!! Put them in .. Put more opposition.. I worried about my future and grand kids!!
Terima kasih Mr Low
Pritam Singh has grown over the years with the WP. He has become a well known formidable political leader among his peers. I am sure he will make a very compassionate and well liked PM of a country.
Thank you for doing these doorstop sessions, and being respectful to safe distancing ambassadors' advices. Respect begets respect.
Thank you for remembering about safe distancing and respecting the officer.
Pritam , way to go. All the best WP.
Workerparty losing all the way
Pls vote WP to parliament! We need the oppositions to win 32 seats! C’mon guys, this is for your future and your kids!
@Philip Chan
Agree.
This cameraman is jialat with complete off focusing and wild swing. He is not rectifying the focus at all. U r telling me u r using a handphone? Even then it can take better videos. Sighhh
Please bring WP to parliament
This Friday, I ask that you please cast your vote for the brave and qualified men and women who will stand up for you and amplify your voice, so that you can uphold your rights to live meaningful and dignified lives. All the best to Pritam and his team!
Mr Pritam Sir, fully respect the hard work of your team and we wish you and workers party all the best in this election! Majulah Singapore.
The straits times sucks at recording audio outside their studio.
They make it especially poor if it's non-PAP parties
@@turtlegeneral or when pap need to explain away any 'mistakes'
WP...grap more seats in parliment..💯👍
Good to see Mr Low rendering great support to WP team in the midst of recovery. All the best to WP team...Make your vote count!!!
Did the camera person thinks by zooming into his face, can get clearer voice. 😂
I think if you look closer you'll realise that he's trying to focus the camera on the subject.
@@MokDarren 😂😂😂
Hahahhahahhahahahaa
😂😂😂😂😂
Will the safe distancing ambassadors do the same to disrupt PAP?
most humble n well spoken leader wish u all the best 👍
Workers party, next GE2025, we definitely welcome and vote for you in Nee Soon GRC! Huat ah!
Were you visited by any PSP? They didn't even send any materials in
Mr Pritam Singh I like it that you maintain a realistic attitude and not be over enthusiastic!! I want you to stay!!
Everyone here, please please please “MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT”!! Please let WP stay!! We need justice in this political arena!!
Mr Pritam is a genuine gentleman! Hope more WPs will enter into the Parliament! Vote for WP!
I have a question.
Perhaps someone out here will know.
The PAP govt is always asking all of us to get trained and re-trained to prepare ourselves for the coming challenges that Singapore is going to face; so that we will be prepared for the new economy.
Do you know how many of our Ministers is practising what they preach and has gone for training and re-training themselves.
Anyone have the facts & figures ?
What have the ministers done to upgrade themselves so as to prepare themselves to serve us and Singapore in the coming years ?
Or is it that ONLY workers like us needs to be trained. The ministers are exempted because they are a Elite class of their own ?
Jc Chong they don’t need to train at all...their bonus is enough for them to laugh their way to their how many after lives!!
Nobody is Elite class in Singapore, even the ministers, they are after all same like any human beings with the only agenda of their own. So we should stand tall coz each one of us is elite of our own. Be proud as a human being, no matter where you from and who you are....God Bless each one of us, just stay good and healthy
The estate I live in is under WP and they’ve never let me down,when I call the town council to report any issue, they respond and rectify the issue immediately. Upholding their position is doubly if not triply hard, they must be on their toes all the time to prove themselves and work with whatever limited resources they have. They have stepped up to the job and they have truly tried their best and given their all. That’s why they deserve my vote again and again.
Pritam shines! Smart, confident n courageous. WP is in good hands with pritam in charge. Low has chosen the right successor. Wish WP the best, n wish Low good health.
I'm grateful for responsible opposition like the wp. Just think about it, PAP is working hard to buy the vote in your hands. One day if there are no oppositions contesting and the ruling party will get walkover all around.
Your vote is not required because PAP can perform horribly but still get elected. What is the incentive to do well? This is just common sense human nature. That will definitely be the downfall of our country.
Voters I urge you to give WP a chance to show what they can do in parliament after looking at their candidates credentials. Do look at their party manifesto especially if you are on the fence and see if it makes sense. Do not look at this election as a fight for power. Look at 10 years 20 years ahead. What will Singapore be if there are no oppositions left. Policies will be forced down the throats of citizens be it WP or PAP supporters because we are Singaporeans. I really shudder at the thought.
Tomorrow is cooling day, let's just use 5 mins to think of a day whereby there will be no opposition helping to check the government and speak up for the people. Is that the Singapore we are looking for?
Yaowen Tham thanks for your thoughts,they are very profound!!
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Pls put yr actions into votes for all oppositions as well as WP.....God bless all oppositions....Pritam is really a good damn leader showing his quality in leadership n caring too. He speaks proper ... mindful with his words too.
Humble man mr pritam
Of course humble !!! A lot camera and reporter here
Congrats to Mr Pritam n members of WP , Love all of you 😘😘😘🤗🤗👍👍
dont vote in fear. Make it count
Yes. Give WP a blank check. No need to fear. Nothing to worry about.
WP personnels are all righteous and perfect. All they say are true, so honest, like angels...wow!
J M aljunied town council scandal huv finished yet.... we don't want them to mess up another grc
He answered all questions patiently and professionally. All the best!
workers' party already has my vote. hope the 70% would wake up! the other opposition parties have awesome candidates too. time rock n roll, folks
Pritam Singh, All the BEST to all Your WP's Team contesting in this coming GE! I am SURE all of you all can do it!!! 💪💪💪🎉
Singh is king
Lose lah
I give Pritam high brownie points for conducting himself in an urbane and humble manner and for putting in effort to present his views in an objective and reasonable way. That is how politicians in a developed nation should carry themselves. Well done.
Wise man
Is the camera man professional...horrible focusing!
Wish WP success.
WP is the credible, responsible opposition we have always wanted. PSP is another credible party with great candidates. Good to see these developments in Singapore politics and hopefully in the future we will have a balance of voice in the parliament.
Best of luck with Mr pritam Singh 🇸🇬👍✌️
No one brought a damn tripod?!?!?!
建屋局不应该为预购组屋做室内的一切装修，导致市场许多中小装修商没有生意做！生活艰难。建屋局应该放手给市场的装修商去做。（前部长李炯才说的最对：政府不应该与民争财）是时候检讨政策了！
装修商有生意做，政府就有更多的所得稅！皆大欢喜！
Thank u WP🤝👍
It's funny how the mics are nearly shoved at Mr. Pritam's chest lol.... come on mic guys you have one job.....
Pritam you rock! Yeah we know who sent them “safety-distance ambassadors”
This is how a politician should behave.
where is the cameraman focusing sia.
On ST mic?
Very well spoken guy....
Yes the online world will always support u guys. The real world is what that counts. Absolutely spot on.👍
Why is he being interrupted while answering important questions and addressing issues and messages? Social distancing, really?
Hey ! How come LTK has a workers party mask ?? So cool
WP will always be a winner in my heart and nothing can change that!!
Need someone vocal and clear minded and bold like him to speak for the people.
All the best WP..this has been a tough fight..May the force be with you guys
It is true online support is unlikely to reflect actual support. 80% of Tweets are ent by less than 10% of Twitter users.
Pritam you rock
He is a Punjabi. Grit and self determination defines Punjabis. They rule UK and Canada too. They are maximum in Indian Army. Singapore needs opposition else it will become another China.
God bless WP all the way.
All the way but half way lost in election
Of course Social distancing is absolutely necessary ... therefore , shouldn't it be wise that the authorities in charge to provide a proper venue for the WP to address the media questions ? after all this is health concern for everyone so that less disruption and smooth ?
Very respectful of Mr Lau.👍
158th Media interviewing... 👀
ST needs to up their video and audio game. CNA is at the same spot and recorded their clip with much better video and sound quality. Makes ST look like an amateur media organisation. Even Mothership's production quality is much better than ST's
Hope this guy becomes the PM one day..
All the best WP
Fellow Singaporean, if you do not wish to have a repeat saga of the public transport breaking down all becos of a lack of co-ordinated effort between MOT and MOM; it is time to vote for an alternate person to do the job.
Clearly it is no longer PAP.
If you do not wish to have a repeat saga of yet another Pandemic hitting Singapore and hitting us bad - all becos the MOH is unaware of the sheer size of the foreign workers'population (because MOH and MOM are not talking) - it is time to vote for the best alternate person to do the job.
Clearly it is no longer PAP.
If you do not wish to witness another saga where Singapore as a country is being bullied outright with our military weapon being impounded all due to our Minister tactless and often ungracious comments - it is time to vote for the best alternative.
Clearly is is no longer PAP.
And the list goes on...
In summary it is time Singapore to vote for a breath of fresh air, fresh perspective - just like what your forefathers had done when PAP was the minority and not the incumbent.
It is time for a change Singapore and PAP is not the solution but the dead weight that is holding us back.
Cut the tumour out...
Alamak pritan will get saman for speaking without mask on
Agree spread covid 19
Then many candidates from all parties would've kena too.
Not to worry, WP sure wins.
8 july kami pergi kk hospital ,kerana anak kami bersalin( penedahan dan bayi nya pun.tapi bayinya ditangguah untuk dibedah .9 july jam 6petang kami pergi ke hougang intercen.sampai 8.malam .Maaf kerana talipon tak berkunsi
WORKERRRRSSSSSS PARTTTTTYYYYYYYYYY💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
keep it up
Mr Pritam sir, u deserve the mantle of statesman as MR. Low T. K. I support your cautious take of the feeling on the ground, I look forward to seeing the WP challenging the staid and putrid ramblings of the ruling party.
And again for sure!!
2 More Days
Interview intrupted by some safe distancing ambassador. JOKE
Anyone but PAP this election. NO MORE BLANK CHEQUE AND WE NEED TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The spy alert is switched on after 12 midnight, so guys remember to express yourself and your thoughts on anything about GE while you still have few hours of chances left yeah... You may just message "Cooling Down" to everyone as reminder 20min before 12 MN. God Bless.
How I wish PAP has someone as capable as him..... Oh well, that will be like wishing durians grow on coconut trees... Haha
Hope to see wp in Tampines
Worker party 🎉 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨
Can let Ah Low speak?
Thk Mr Low said he wanted to leave it to Pritam when asked to speak. Think he didn't want to steal the show. Very nice and wise of him.
Mr Low said : 我我问心无愧……hmmn smell something
pritam got teacher vibe
请投反对党，让我们的后代不用像我们这样工作做到老。
1) that's more than 5 people gathering counting the number of hands.
2) why MP no need wear mask?
3) is it we can follow what mp do for the above 2?
New Citizens: Opp are all so sincere and honest.
Polling day: Cross Pap.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 True.
NO MORE BLANK CHEQUE AND WE NEED TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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Bring our own pen just to be safe.
love that kid at 1:56
How many Err can you count in this video?
请投反对党，生活才有希望，不用做工做到死，拿回我们的公积金。
还是拿不到的。几个反对党(很难国会通过)
这是最后一次机会了，人民一定要清醒，请想清楚一点才投下你的一票，不用做工做到死，老来能生活自在请投反对党让生活无烦恼。
I strongly trust if our LKY is around he would not risk our lives for this election
请投反对党，生活才有希望。
投谁是一样。还是没希望。靠自己吧
Chi Soo 那么干脆取消选举制度，既然对你来说没什么两样🙁
@@masashiyeo 我不是政府。你跟政府讲(取消)