Thestar Online
5 Jul 2008
BY SEAH CHIANG NEE
If the PAP cannot improve the lives of the middle class and the poor, it could face a crisis in the 2011 election.
When the republic celebrates its national day next month with its traditional stirring parade and patriotic songs, the mood of many of its citizens will be less than joyful.
On Aug 9 they will try to put aside an unusual combination of bad news – including crushing inflation and threat of a global recession – to wave flags and watch the fireworks.
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