The party has contested in the area, specifically in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, for almost two decades.
The group representation constituency was dissolved last month as part of extensive boundary changes ahead of the polls, with some districts merged with adjacent areas in East Coast GRC to form Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.
The SDA is only contesting in Pasir Ris-Changi GRC. The party’s slate consists of Mr Lim, Mr Abu Mohamed, Mr Harminder Pal Singh and Mr Chia Yun Kai.
They will go up against a People’s Action Party (PAP) team helmed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Desmond Tan, Mr Sharael Taha and new face Ms Valerie Lee.
Mr Chia, who joined the SDA earlier this month, said that the party was “proud” to welcome Changi residents from East Coast into the “family”.
“Together, we will be stronger than before. SDA has been standing with Pasir Ris residents for over 20 years. Twenty years of loyalty, twenty years of courage and twenty years of fighting for what is right,” he added.
“Our unwavering commitment, strength and resilience prove one thing. We do not give up and we do not walk away. We are here because we care.”
VOICES OF RESIDENTS MUST BE HEARD
In their speeches, candidates also highlighted various causes which the party aims to address.
Speaking in Malay, party secretary-general Abu Mohamed brought up how some young Singaporeans who hold polytechnic diplomas or university degrees find it difficult to find good jobs.
“I am proud of the achievements, skills, and education of our young generation. They should be given chances, equal opportunities for better jobs,” he said.
