Grindcore888 Clutched May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporesc...-190858639.html NSP's Nicole Seah apologises for MM Lee's comment. (Yahoo! photo/Fann Sim) National Solidarity Party (NSP) candidate Nicole Seah delivered a surprise apology to the Singapore Muslim community when she apologised for the comments made by Minister Mentor (MM) Lee Kuan Yew in his book, Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going. In her rally speech to an estimated crowd of 15,000 at Mountbatten on Monday evening, the 24-year-old said, "On behalf of the Chinese Singaporeans, I would like to apologise to the Muslim community for the comments that MM Lee made." In his recently published book, MM Lee suggested that Singaporean Muslims should be less strict in their Islamic observances in order to integrate better into the society. However, he later issued a statement and said that he stands corrected on how well-integrated Malay-Muslims are in Singapore. Seah, who is part of the NSP team contesting in Marine Parade GRC, also addressed the crowd in Bahasa Melayu, touching on the concerns of the Malays. "I would like you to know that my hopes are for us to progress as one Singaporean regardless of race or religion. I would like to build a community where no one gets left behind." Seah's words had one of her Facebook followers, Alfian Sa'at, posting a thank you note on her page. He wrote: "As Malay voter, I wanted to thank you for apologising for MM's remarks although it's not something you have to do. I keep telling my Malay friends that throughout Parliamentary history, the ones who really spoke up for the Malay minority were opposition MPs such as Chiam See Tong." Seah also touched on the general anger at foreigners in Singapore, saying it may have been "misdirected". She said that the influx of foreigners should not be blamed for Singaporeans' stagnant wages, packed MRT trains and ballooning housing prices. "No my friends, the real target of our anger is the PAP government," she said, to a thunderous round of applause. Seah criticised the government's policies for allowing foreigners into Singapore which led to a variety of problems. The advertising executive also shared the policies she champion when elected. She intends to review industries on a case-by-case basis and will continue to allow work permits for foreigners in industries that are unpopular among Singaporeans. She also plans to review the foreign worker levy to encourage businesses to hire Singaporeans. On a lighter note in her speech, Seah joked that supporters in orange were forbidden from using the toilets at the nearby Mountbatten Community Club. Taking a jibe at the People's Action Party, she said, "I wonder if it was a PAP rally, would they have let us in." However, there was some drama near the rally when a car with an NSP flag was found vandalised with white paint. Photos of the car has gone viral, with netizens speculating that the culprit could have been supporters from the "other" party. A car parked near the NSP rally was vandalised with a dent on the car door and white paint spilled on it. (Photo: Hardwarezone) A car parked near the NSP rally was vandalised with a dent on the car door and white paint spilled on it. (Photo: ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiario 5th Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 i am not sure how well she speaks in melayu as i haven't seen the video. but for sure she will score some points over tpl among the malays for using melayu in her rally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurman Supercharged May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Score maximum Pts liao. She will win this election Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alim 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 She just hit on MM's nerves. MM must be saying,"Who the hell she think she is apologizing on my behalf." Let's see what MM does next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandotcom Neutral Newbie May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Score maximum Pts liao. She will win this election Hopefully she won sia!!! If not she will become the next Aung San Suu Kyi.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Score maximum Pts liao. She will win this election Ya.....GCT should retire. Anyone seconds me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vooth 2nd Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Brilliant, she just scored points for all opposition parties! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 She just hit on MM's nerves. MM must be saying,"Who the hell she think she is apologizing on my behalf." Let's see what MM does next. MM Lee will not be happy to be outsmarted by a young woman, although I can't think of anything he could have said to help his case. He play hard, he will get backlash. I think he probably just brush it away lightly, hence Nicole Seah wins Lau Lee. Just wait & see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grindcore888 Clutched May 3, 2011 Author Share May 3, 2011 Nicole stepped on old man's toe....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 MM Lee will not be happy to be outsmarted by a young woman, although I can't think of anything he could have said to help his case. He play hard, he will get backlash. I think he probably just brush it away lightly, hence Nicole Seah wins Lau Lee. Just wait & see. maybe Mickey says "this one LHL's long lost sister". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alim 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Nicole stepped on old man's toe....... Gutsy lady, she'll go very far. She has the making of a good opposition leader like LTK & CST. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt2929 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 OMG she is playing with fire...even a dying fire can still burn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 car kena vendalised!! WTF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 1-0...ting ting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispie 5th Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 1-0...ting ting... 1-0 only?! i tot is Sg rugby team vs All Blacks kinda score liao.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 OMG she is playing with fire...even a dying fire can still burn Given her popularity & growing fanbase, even MM Lee will think twice to choo pattern, as it may backfire. She is not CSJ that liked to run his mouth & aggresive & not quite popular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt2929 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Hopefully but they alway choo pattern after GE leh.... :angry: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmouthfish 1st Gear May 3, 2011 Share May 3, 2011 Ya.....GCT should retire. Anyone seconds me? Yes GCT should retire. It will save us tax payer a few millions a year . ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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