SINGAPORE: Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said the by-election in Punggol East is not about voting more opposition into Parliament.
He said it is about electing the right candidate who can best serve the residents in the ward.
Mr Heng said these in response to comments made by the Workers' Party (WP) secretary-general Low Thia Khiang at the WP rally on Saturday.
Mr Low had said that residents should vote for the opposition to make the government work harder for them.
Mr Heng said the government is already working hard to improve the lives of Singaporeans.
He said the People's Action Party candidate for Punggol East Koh Poh Koon is a sincere, dedicated and hardworking man.
And that Dr Koh will work hard to understand the needs of residents and work with ministers to convey feedback to improve the lives of residents.
Mr Heng urged voters to focus on what Dr Koh can do for them and how he can contribute to a better future for them.
He said voters should cast their votes on who is the best person to serve residents and not to serve the interests of the opposition party.
- CNA/ck
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