A Mandate for the Opposition

Hi, Kin lian,

ROUGHLY 1 in 3 voters endorses the Opposition. The percentage of total votes polled should rightly reflect the number of seats won, but it does not in the present system. A ‘proportional representation’ electoral system provides for a more equitable representation in Parliament. A 30% to 40% of total votes polled by the Opposition is, by any measure, a substantial mandate. A mandate for the Opposition, to continue both in and out of Parliament to push for greater transparency of policies and a greater accountability of actions.

Francis Tan tc.