Yahoo! Singapore News, 12 May 2011For the longest time, Singaporeans who cast their votes did so for selfish, parochial and municipal considerations. It is, however, not their fault. When Mr Goh Chok Tong became Prime Minister in 1991, he introduced the "asset enhancement" programme. This entailed upgrading of public housing flats which his government tied to support for his People's Action Party (PAP) in an election — if you voted for Mr Goh's party, you would get the programme. This in turn would up the value of your flat, resulting in a potential windfall if or when you sold your house. Full story
