Yah Lah But #635 ft. Bertha Henson - GE2025, Middle Fingers & the State of Opposition Politics
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Mar 26, 2025 Bertha Henson, a journalist known for igniting the NRIC unmasking saga, shares her unfiltered views on Singapore's political landscape. She discusses the recent NMP resignations and the implications of the EBRC report. Bertha critiques the performance of opposition parties and whether smaller groups should reconsider their strategies. She also reflects on how social media impacts political communication and the importance of authentic journalistic practices, all while keeping it entertaining and engaging.
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EBRC Report Transparency Lacking
- The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) report lacks key data like voter deviation and rationale.
- This diminishes transparency about constituency sizes and ethnic representation in GRCs.
Opposition Must Act Fast Post-EBRC
- Opposition parties should actively canvass areas affected by boundary changes immediately after EBRC reports.
- Waiting too late risks missing the chance to establish a presence before elections.
Campaigning Challenges Include Rudeness
- Middle finger gestures and rude responses during campaigning are common and not exceptional.
- Such reactions are part of the normal hardships politicians face on the ground.
