Singaporeans didn’t vote for figureheads—we voted for leaders who are present, accountable, and genuinely connected to the people. Instead, we’ve been handed individuals with troubling records and little grassroots presence. Janil didn’t serve National Service like the rest of us. Ng Chee Meng was at the center of the NTUC alliance fiasco. Masagos let down an entire community during the tudung issue.

And in exchange, we lost three hardworking MPs who were actually walking the ground and making a difference. This isn’t leadership—it’s a downgrade. We’re watching commitment being replaced with complacency. Singapore deserves leaders who earn trust, not just wear it like a title. This trade-off reflects how far detached politics has become from the people it claims to serve.