Is this the Food Elections? Politicians can't stop posting photos of food

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Aug 22, 2015 06:20 pm

It all started with one heavenly-tasting oyster omelette (orh luak).

Now, it seems that politicians contesting in the upcoming General Election think that the best way to get voters is through their stomaches.

The People's Action Party candidates have held press conferences in coffee shops as well as served food to residents.

Meanwhile, some candidates, including those from the opposition parties, have been sharing their favourite food on their social media pages.

Below are some examples:

1) Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC candidate Chee Hong Tat is clearly a fan of a big breakfast as he indulges in some vadai and bee hoon.

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Had some delicious vadai and vegetarian bee hoon for breakfast at Hai Fong Coffeeshop at Blk 203, Toa Payoh North. Oon oon jiak bee hoon!

Posted by Chee Hong Tat 徐芳达 on Thursday, 20 August 2015

2) Joo Chiat MP Charles Chong, whose constituency will be absorbed into Marine Parade GRC, said that his orh neng tasted better in Aljunied. Although, he did have a mini-gaffe as he first wrongly called it orh luak earning him backlash.

The Oyster Omelette (orh neng*) tastes better in Aljunied.*Thanks to those who pointed out that it is actually orh...

Posted by Charles Chong on Tuesday, 18 August 2015

3) Marine Parade GRC MP Tan Chuan-Jin thinks that the best orh luak is in Chinatown. What do you think?

Since this is the trending #orhluak season. I'd add my 2 cents. Best I've had In #ChinaTown. Interesting how I ended up eating here but that's a story for another day. Katong Keah Kee. Succulent oysters. #GE2015

A photo posted by Tan Chuan-Jin (@chuanjin1) on Aug 21, 2015 at 1:14am PDT

4) He Ting Ru from the Workers' Party (WP) chalked up the "sudden explosion" of food posts to the fact that "everyone has to eat".

She has even conducted a poll to ask Singaporeans what their favourite dish is.

(You can also take our poll if you think you know where the best oyster omelette in Singapore is).

Everyone has to eat you know. Loving the sudden explosion in posts relating to food in Singapore. :) What's your...

Posted by He Ting Ru on Wednesday, 19 August 2015

5) Posting the same photo as He, WP's Terence Tan believes that the prawn noodles and rojak in Marine Parade are "divine".

Quite apart from the yummy orh luak in Fengshan, the hae mee and rojak in Marine Parade are just divine #reasonstomanageatowncouncil #nomnomnom

Posted by Terence Tan on Tuesday, 18 August 2015

6) WP's Shaneet Rai, 27, who is expected to stand in Nee Soon GRC, believes that the taste of bean curd is "heavenly".

The taste of Bean Curd - heavenly!

Posted by Shaneet Rai 洋新立 on Tuesday, 18 August 2015

P.S. Is that lawyer Josephus Tan reading a WP pamphlet?

7) While other candidates have been raving about hawker centre dishes, it seems like Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Teo Ser Luck is satisfied with his instant noodle.

Yes, can't resist this again ! Need my comfort food ! #MPnotfreealsomusteat#slurploudloud#leavenonoodlesbehind

Posted by Teo Ser Luck on Friday, 14 August 2015

8) Jalan Besar GRC MPs like Yaacob Ibrahim served teh tarik to residents when they announced the GRC's team on Aug 16. Dr Yaacob looks excited!

PHOTO: TNP/CHOO CHWEE HWA

9) The candidates for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC served food to the residents when they announced their team on Aug 21. Hope their clothes stayed spotless!

PHOTO: ST/MARK CHEONG