In an unusual and surprising move, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, who is a MP for the East Coast GRC was suddenly appointed to be the Second Advisor for the Joo Chiat SMC, assisting the Advisor for the constituency, Mr Chan Soo Sen in the grassroots and constituency works there.
What made the move strange was the fact that there was no precedent to appoint a Second Adviser in the SMCs. A Second Advisor to a constituency is usually appointed with the aim to equip potential PAP candidates with some ground experience before the General Election, but this is also not often.
It is thus unusual considering that the next General Election is some 4 years away and that Mr Lee has already had a consistency under his charge.
Only time will tell of the rationale behind the move.
What made the move strange was the fact that there was no precedent to appoint a Second Adviser in the SMCs. A Second Advisor to a constituency is usually appointed with the aim to equip potential PAP candidates with some ground experience before the General Election, but this is also not often.
It is thus unusual considering that the next General Election is some 4 years away and that Mr Lee has already had a consistency under his charge.
Only time will tell of the rationale behind the move.
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