'Public consultation' issue picked up as Murali unveils manifesto
Singapore
DEPUTY Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is perplexed about Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan's recent remarks that Bukit Batok residents ought to be consulted before taxpayers' funds are committed to the upgrading plans lined up for the ward.
Last Sunday, People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Murali Pillai had unveiled a S$1.9 million Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) for the single-member constituency, including a multi-generational fitness park and more sheltered linkways.
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