Likewise, the PAP has taken in new blood in past elections to replace MPs who have retired. Despite the thirst for talent, it has never compromised its criteria for recruitment, and the new MPs elected have proved worthy of their seats.

• 有鉴于此，执政党在历届大选都引进新血，取代引退的议员，虽然渴求人才，但拣选条件绝不马虎，而且非常严格，但从历届新议员的表现来看，所有人选是贴切适当的。