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Keeping access to public housing fair and equitable
High prices of HDB flats near the city centre have generated unnecessary fear that public housing has become out-of-reach. But with the right policies, the PAP is determined to ensure that middle-income Singaporeans are not priced out of owning a fla ...
Beyond policies, what does the National Day Rally really tell us about the PAP Government?
Besides new policies to keep housing affordable and a Majulah Package to ensure retirement adequacy, what other insights can we glimpse from 2023’s NDR, and what does it tell us about the PAP?
A nagging doubt about the Opposition is now laid bare
Beyond righteous indignation and spiteful hauteur, what exactly do opposition parties stand for aside from a propensity to disagree for the sake of doing so?
Petir Explains: How will S’pore stay resilient during this globally challenging time?
“Even in this new environment, there will be new opportunities for small countries like us. In fact, if you look at the Singapore Story, it has always been about turning every challenge into opportunity, converting every vulnerability into strength,” ...
ICYMI, here is what went down in Parliament over 2 days
Plenty went down in Parliament this August. Between the reading of bills and oral answers, Mr Seah Kian Peng became the new speaker, PM Lee gave a ministerial statement, LO Pritam Singh retaliated with several red herrings while PSP filed another mot
Parliament votes in favour of amended motion for speaker to discharge duties independently and impartially
What qualifies an individual to be a good Speaker? Unfortunately, PSP and NCMP Leong Mun Wai have missed the point again with their assertion. Standing orders and parliamentary rules are more important in ensuring the speaker and parliament remain a ...
PM Lee on the recent CPIB investigation, and keeping our government robust and clean
We will continue upholding the integrity of our government, as well as the trust which Singaporeans have in us. “For the good of our country, we will carry through what needs to be done in accordance with the law, even if it
Upholding standards vs showing compassion – what would you do?
Political leaders often face the following quandary when a scandal strikes. Do they take a compassionate approach and risk being seen as condoning a wrong, or should they take a page out of Killing Eve, acting swiftly and ruthlessly to cull the
A reply to Lee Hsien Yang’s lies: ASG Desmond Lee
Over the weekend, Mr Lee Hsien Yang cited the corruption probe against Minister S Iswaran as an example of PM Lee Hsien Loong failing in his leadership. How is this so? Just because PM Lee did what his predecessors, including Mr Lee
More than a national dialogue, here is why the ForwardSG exercise is more important than ever
In two weeks, Singapore will celebrate its 58th birthday. While not a landmark birthday in the traditional sense, every year of our independence is still a milestone. For ours is an island nobody thought would survive, and as a tiny and impoverished
Reflections on the Party’s approach to ethics and moral issues
It is essential that our Members of Parliament and Ministers maintain high standards of propriety, honesty and proper conduct. A person’s conduct, whether private or public, when called into question, it will be assessed by the party.
How will Healthier SG make us a healthier nation?
With the official launch of Healthier SG earlier this month, Singaporeans who enrol with a GP or polyclinic can look forward to a personalised health plan with their family doctor and access an entire ecosystem of support to sustain healthy living ha
Carrie Tan on Maintenance of Parents Act
Carrie Tan highlights the importance of achieving a balance between fairness and empathy on maintaining parents.
Parliament has rejected the motion to abolish the GRC, and that should come as no surprise
To idealistically believe Singapore is a post-racial society and abolish the GRC would mean compromising the rights and interests of our minority citizens. And that is something we have to prevent at all costs.
Sports success in S’pore is also about opportunities for a better you
“Our broader objectives of sports are to help athletes reach their maximum potential, and also to broaden participation in sports, rally our communities, foster national pride and cohesion — or even just about being the best version of yourself that ...
For family and fairness, timely amendments ensure the MPA is not losing relevance
Some might say that the Maintenance of Parents Act is only relevant to a small population segment and is losing its relevance. But with the latest round of amendments suggested by Marine Parade MP Seah Kian Peng and his workgroup, it is
Ridout: PM Lee, Ministers and our MPs set standards for honesty, integrity and credibility
“This accounting in Parliament is not just to resolve the issue of the rentals of two Black and White properties in Ridout Road,” said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Parliament today (Jul 3). “Important as that is, it’s also a demonstration
Chasing the ‘good life’, how will Singapore redefine success?
Redefining success is an ambitious goal, and DPM Wong is challenging its definition to refresh the Singapore story.
Difficult but necessary: Why it’s time to bid the S’pore Turf Club adios
In an ideal world, our Government need not have to choose between housing and horses. But as part of our land use Master Plan to build a city for the future, redevelopment of the race course site will turn Kranji into a
Acknowledging our NMPs in today’s political landscape
NMPs continue to have their merit and political relevance because, through them, we get to hear non-partisan views from individuals who speak from their hearts, offering constructive criticism and influencing policies to bring Singapore to greater he ...