One of the most common issues raised during house visits by political parties is the growing concern over the rising cost of living in Singapore. This
One of the most common issues raised during house visits by political parties is the growing concern over the rising cost of living in Singapore. This was exactly what the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) encountered during their recent visits to the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC.
The SDP team, including Central Executive Committee members Francis Yong, Surayah Akbar, and Abdul Salim, visited residents at Block 790 and 791 in the Limbang division, which is currently represented by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
A resident, Madam Bai, was happy to meet with the SDP members, raising several concerns such as the escalating cost of the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) and the increasing cost of living. According to the SDP’s Facebook post, she expressed hope that Members of Parliament would continue to address these issues in Parliament, as they are impacting all Singaporeans.
Other residents shared similar concerns, with Mr. Quek and Ms. Annie both expressing frustration over the “crazy” prices of HDB flats.
A poll conducted by Milieu Insight after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally also reflected this sentiment. The survey revealed that 90% of respondents viewed the rising cost of living as a major concern, and 47% cited worries about a looming economic recession.
Salim continued his house visits over the weekend, meeting more residents in the Woodgrove division, led by MP Hany Soh.
Some residents even speculated that another general election might be imminent when they saw political parties walking through their neighborhoods. “A few residents, like Mr. Maran and Mr. and Mrs. Lim, thought elections were already around the corner when they saw us,” Salim shared. “We assured them that we were just doing our weekly house visits and that the next election isn’t expected until late 2025. Mr. Lim remarked that it’s good to start preparing early.”
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