They will get the best MP to look after the constituency; the best government taking care of the country; and more alternative voices in Parliament so debate and policy formulation can be more robust.

Labour chief Lim Swee Say drew this conclusion in Parliament on Friday as he endorsed changes to the political system that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Wednesday.

Having been in politics since 1997, Mr Lim said his impression over the years has been that come election time, voters want these three outcomes.

Indeed, the changes 'will put us on a path towards this best of three worlds'.

This can happen if every political party puts forward its best candidates - people who are not only competent, but who have the commitment and the passion to serve Singapore and Singaporeans.

'And if the voters vote wisely, vote for the best candidate possible, then the outcome will be MPs in each constituency who can serve the residents to the best of their ability; a government that will lead the country to the best outcome; and a Parliament which not only has multi-racial representation, but more alternative voices as well,' Mr Lim said.

'So these are the possible outcomes which we look forward to because it will go a long way in further strengthening Singapore's political capital.'

This political capital ensured stability, and with it there can continue to be a country and government able to adopt 'tough but right policies'.

Read the full report in Saturday's edition of The Straits Times.