Speakers at PAP conference address areas of dissatisfaction

At the People's Action Party (PAP) Conference held on Sunday, Several speakers spoke of ways the party can move forward and tackle areas of dissatisfaction. SMU Assistant Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan commented: "One is that the PAP is the party for all Singaporeans. That the party is able to aggregate and align the interests of Singaporeans regardless of their station in life. Two, can the PAP continue to maintain the confidence of the electorate even as Singaporeans appreciate a more competitive political landscape? Managing expectations of a more demanding populace and delivering a good life are indicative of the challenges of taking on the problems of success. Three, the PAP has to be prepared to be big-hearted in dealing with dissent and contrary views. Can it lead and yet follow public opinion, instead of having to dominate the discourse?"