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GE2015: On the ground (Sept 4)

SINGAPORE — A look at what's happening on the ground as campaigning continues.

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SINGAPORE — A look at what's happening on the ground as campaigning continues.

7pm-10pm: Nine rallies underway

Follow our live updates for the PAP rally in Aljunied GRC and Workers' Party rally in Nee Soon GRC. Or catch the live stream of the rallies here.

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IN PICTURES: #PAPrallyFengshan has come to an end. Here's a look at the supporters who have turned up for the rally.More on what's happening on the ground: http://tdy.sg/1FmagFf

IN PICTURES: At Singapore People's Party's first #GE2015 rally, party chief Chiam See Tong arrived to cheers and...

In her maiden speech, National Solidarity Party candidate for Sembawang GRC Kevryn Lim says Singaporeans’ lives have not improved despite the country’s economic growth.

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WATCH: In her maiden speech, National Solidarity Party candidate for Sembawang GRC Kevryn Lim - 林彤臻 says Singaporeans’ lives have not improved despite the country’s economic growth. Catch the live stream of the rallies here: http://tdy.sg/1NXmn2DMore on what's happening on the ground: http://tdy.sg/1FmagFf

#WPRally: Here's a look at The Workers' Party crowd. Live updates: tdy.sg/1L9dVbpCatch the live stream of the rallies...

#GE2015 IN PICTURES: Here's a look at the crowd at the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) rally. More on what's happening...

The crowd that has gathered ahead of the PAP rally in Aljunied GRC. 

3pm - 7pm: Rally updates, preparations 

Preparations are underway for the nine rallies that will be held later this evening. 

Sales of party badges, umbrellas and a photographic book of Mr Chiam See Tong has begun ahead of the Singapore People's Party rally. Photo: Ray Chua

Preparations for the Reform Party rally this evening. Photo: Robin Choo

Preparations for the Singapore Democractic Alliance rally this evening. Photo: Daryl Kang

Supporters arrive early for the People's Power Party rally this evening. Photo: Ernest Chua

The stage prepared for the National Solidarity Party rally this evening.

The police says eight permits have been issued for rallies tomorrow evening. Details here.

Tan Lam Siong announces he will be guest speaker at People's Power Party rally tonight. 

(Photo: Tan Lam Siong/Facebook)

11am - 3pm: Debate on working mothers, AHPETC

Following comments by NSP's Cheo Chai Chen, that PAP candidate Tin Pei Ling's new status as a mum is a weakness, candidates weigh in on social media with their views. Earlier Ms Tin posted on social media her response to Mr Cheo's comments.

 

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We value all mothers and parents! I believe, Miss Tin, like all mothers and myself can also be a career woman of their...

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PAP and WP candidates continued their verbal sparring over AHPETC during their walkabouts today. Minister K Shanmugam said WP' chief Low Thia Khiang "should be honest enough to read out what his auditors said about Hougang town council..if he really believes everything should come out with proper integrity."

Meanwhile Mr Low said: "We have already answered all the questions that were raised but the PAP is going in circles, and I think it’s unproductive to continue with the engagement." 

8am - 11am: Candidates busy on walkabouts

At Blk 85 Fengshan Centre, the People's Action Party candidate for Fengshan Single Member Constituency (SMC) Cheryl Chan and The Workers' Party's Dennis Tan went on their walkabouts. The Worker's Party entourage consisted of chairman Sylvia Lim and the East Coast GRC team, who had a "taste of Fengshan" at breakfast. 

Photos: Amanda Lee

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A taste of Fengshan with WP candidate Dennis Tan, Sylvia Lim and the rest of the East Coast team.

Over at Serangoon Ave 3, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong of the People's Action Party and Mr Yee Jenn Jong from The Workers' Party were spotted. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));

Photos: Ng Jing Yng

At Yishun, the Nee Soon GRC candidates including Minister K Shanmugam, Mr Henry Kwek, Mr Louis Tan and Ms Lee Bee Wah had breakfast together. 

A Workers' Party campaign vehicle was spotted at Yishun Ave 5.

Photos: Toh Ee Ming, Robin Choo

At Jurong East, Yuhua SMC incumbent Grace Fu chatted with residents 

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Other than being on the ground, candidates and parties continue their campaign on social media 

The PAP released a podcast on Minimum Wage:

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#GE2015 Conversations: What is the difference between Workfare and Minimum Wage?Watch this short video on what the PAP...

MacPherson SMC candidate Tin Pei Ling responded to NSP candidate Cheo Chai Chen questioning her abilities as a new mother. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));

Our reporters on the ground will be tweeting the latest happenings. They are on Twitter at: Hon Jing Yi (@honjingyi), Valerie Koh (@valeriekohsf), Amanda Lee (@_leeamanda), Ng Jing Yng (@jingyngtoday), Siau Ming En (@mingentoday), Tang Chee Seng (@tcs0202).

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