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ICYMI: The WP abstaining from decisions does Singaporeans no favours

A history of abstaining from hard choices and tough decisions by the WP, from Income to 377A, and more.

28 April 2025

3 mins read

For policies to make impact, S’pore can’t afford to be caught in fractious politics: Ong Ye Kung

At the Singapore Perspectives 2022 forum organised by the Institute of Policy Studies on Jan 13, 2022, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung spoke how Singapore could learn and draw out key lessons from ancient cities (Jericho); political cities (Rome, Chang A ...

14 January 2022

5 mins read

The curious case of déjà vu in Parliament

In the seminal masterpiece The Matrix, the protagonist named Neo saw a black cat walked by, shook itself and a split second later, he witnessed an exact black cat walked by and behaved in the same way. He uttered: “Déjà vu,” making

13 January 2022

2 mins read

Indranee Rajah reprimands PSP’s Leong Mun Wai for failing to substantiate allegations against teachers

The privilege of being able to speak freely in Parliament must be exercised responsibly.

11 January 2022

2 mins read

DPM Heng: Singapore can strengthen China’s connections with Southeast Asian markets

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat penned this op-ed ahead of the 17th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) on Dec. 29, 2021. It touches on the significance of this year’s edition, and how Singapore can play a role in China’s econom

28 December 2021

4 mins read

Friday soapbox: Dear Singaporeans, it is okay not to be okay

Since it’s the season of giving, we decided that it’s an opportune time to give thanks to our readers and, most importantly, share the importance of giving oneself a break. Yes, it is okay not to be okay. We are almost two

24 December 2021

2 mins read

Today’s complex world calls for judgement and discretion

In his maiden Parliamentary speech in 2015, then Acting Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung spoke about having “Faster legs, stronger hearts and wiser minds”. As the world continues to become increasingly complex, ...

21 December 2021

2 mins read

What are the 80-80-80 in 2030 targets and how will they make our living environment more sustainable?

At the Committee of Supply 2021, National Development Minister Desmond Lee delivered a speech outlining the government’s plan to make urban environment more green and sustainable. Madam, I now move from City in Nature, to Energy Reset. Buildings acco ...

20 December 2021

4 mins read

Our Party is at turning point again, but this is a road we know well

At the launch of Dr Shashi Jayakumar’s book, titled A History Of The Peoples Action Party, 1985 – 2021, on Dec. 14, 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke and drew parallels between the lead up to the 1984 and 2020 general

18 December 2021

4 mins read

Friday Soapbox: Living funeral is the best version of a funeral

There are only a few certainties in life: suffering with your football team (Ole in? Ole out!), taxes and deaths. Societies discuss and debate a lot about taxes. But much less about deaths. Death somehow remains a taboo subject for many, ...

17 December 2021

3 mins read

We decide what works for Singapore, not just follow what others are doing: PM Lee at CNB50 Anniversary

Countries that have been unable to control their domestic drug situation have decided to legalise drugs, to regain some control over the situation and such a trend will increase pressure on Singapore to follow suit. But we must decide what works for

8 December 2021

9 mins read

Uplifting Lower-Wage Workers – PAP’s DNA

It is easy to take them for granted. But without them, life will change. We may not even progress the way we did over the years. We are talking about Lower-Wage Workers (LWWs) and how they form the spine of Singapore’s efficient

2 December 2021

2 mins read

Representing the Malay Community

By Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs and National Development The People’s Action Party was established to build a better Singapore for all Singaporeans. Multi-racialism has been a part of the party’s makeup from t ...

1 December 2021

2 mins read

In full: PM Lee’s Party Convention 2021 speech

I am very happy to join all of you here in person today at our Party Convention. And also a warm hello to our comrades who are participating virtually with us all over Singapore in our 93 branches. Welcome to you all!

30 November 2021

18 mins read

Making ours an uplifting society

One that uplifts everyone through opportunities in life, uplifts the low-paid, and uplifts the spirit.

30 November 2021

12 mins read

The PAP government’s Covid-19 approach is about getting to the end without paying the high price

Our agile and practical approach to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic has prevented massive deaths. When the pandemic erupted last year, we quickly learned that we were dealing with an unprecedented challenge. We weighed our options very carefully ...

27 November 2021

3 mins read

As Singapore progresses, so has the status of women in our society

Women’s development is a key Party agenda For far too long, society has cast women as the supporting, domesticated figure while men take centre-stage. But we must ask ourselves this: does such a mentality still hold true in the 21st century. Th

27 November 2021

3 mins read

Being a Muslim Singaporean in the 21st century

Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli recently spoke at a forum organised by MUIS. He delivered a profound and insightful lecture, drawing from key historical events which shaped the Islamic world, and also used them to contextualise the Sin ...

27 November 2021

6 mins read

Economic Openness and Cultural Diversity are key to Singapore’s success

As a globally connected city-state, Singapore is heavily dependent on foreign investments and talent to grow our economy and improve lives of Singaporeans. As a multicultural and multiethnic society, Singapore’s social stability depends on the close ...

20 September 2021

3 mins read

The politics of hope and future vs the politics of the Extreme Right: Parliamentary debate on CECA

A lengthy and intense Parliamentary debate on Singaporeans’ jobs and livelihoods, which lasted more than 10 hours, took place on Sep. 14, 2021. What does it mean for Singapore politics? The debate was about two motions, one tabled by Mr Leong Mun

20 September 2021

3 mins read

Communal safety net and caring society needed to tackle mental health issues among youths: Chan Chun Sing

Following the tragic River Valley High School incident, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing delivered a ministerial statement on July 27, 2021 and committed to improve mental health issues in school with other ministries. Ultimately, he also noted that ...

27 July 2021

8 mins read

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