Hougang belongs to residents, not to WP, says PAP's Marshall Lim

Despite its years as a WP stronghold, Hougang does not belong to the party, but to its residents, said PAP candidate for Hougang SMC Marshall Lim.

- Claudia Tan

Speaking at his first-ever rally on April 30, he said he respected Hougang's history but pointed out that the slate is wiped clean every five years.

"You get a chance to decide what the future holds, and candidates like me get a chance to convince you that we deserve to be a part of the future," he said.

Speaking to supporters during the rally at Anderson Serangoon Junior College, Mr Lim said that voters are not just choosing between two candidates or political parties, but two visions of Hougang, one rooted along "old lines", and one where unity is the foundation.

"So, when you go to the polls on Saturday, remember that Hougang does not belong to the Workers' Party, no matter what they say, and no matter how many documentaries they produce about it. Hougang belongs to you," said Mr Lim, who took the stage at about 8.30pm.

The 38-year-old criminal lawyer is running against the WP's Mr Dennis Tan, who is the incumbent MP there.