DPM Wong’s vision of a new social compact signals a more caring & fairer S’pore Caiyu Kok | April 18, 2023 Is Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s latest speech a harbinger of change? “Less about ‘I and Me’. And more about ‘Us and We’,” summed up DPM Wong on Apr 17, when Parliament returned from its mid-term break to debate on the President’s Address. He was referring to the five key shifts ahead for Singapore’s social … DPM Wong’s vision of a new social compact signals a more caring & fairer S’pore
Effectiveness of Parliament depends on MPs’ ability to engage in respectful, responsible debates Senior Editor | April 17, 2023 As our representatives, they must be held to high standards.
PAP MPs stand united to fulfil key priorities in President’s Address Caiyu Kok | April 14, 2023 Strengthening Singapore’s social fabric. Building a smart and liveable city. And expanding our system of meritocracy to be broader and more open. President Halimah Yacob set out these priorities for the Government during her Presidential Address at the mid-term opening of Parliament on Apr 10. They are needed too, to push through the uncertain times … PAP MPs stand united to fulfil key priorities in President’s Address
President Halimah’s address: 60-sec summary of Govt’s key priorities in remaining term Senior Editor | April 10, 2023 The PAP Government’s priorities to steer Singapore through difficult times.
Govt launching new framework, scholarship to develop local football talent Senior Editor | March 8, 2023 Anticipating the Kallang Roar once again.
Uplifting & empowering our Malay/Muslim community in housing, education & work Senior Editor | March 7, 2023 From uplifting lower-income families to advancing employment prospects, the PAP will continue to advocate the interests of our Malay/Muslim community.
Budget 2023 is inspired political commitment & decisive break from past: Seah Kian Peng Senior Editor | February 22, 2023 Why the socialist social compact between the Government and Singaporeans remains strong.
S’poreans must be wary of populist ideas. Here’s why Senior Editor | February 14, 2023 Stripped to the core, populist policies do not ultimately address the concerns of Singaporeans.
A responsible Govt does not make housing affordable by robbing future generations: Desmond Lee Senior Editor | February 7, 2023 Helping Singaporeans today attain a roof over their heads and planning for Singaporeans in the future.
WP called for Govt to build fewer HDB flats in 2019, but now suggests Govt underestimated demand: Desmond Lee Petir Editor | February 7, 2023 This proves how hard it is to accurately predict property demand and that the best of models cannot fully account for black swan events.
PSP’s housing proposal is a “prepaid rental scheme leveraged on past reserves”: Sim Ann Petir Editor | February 7, 2023 Because the land cost is not paid if the person doesn’t sell the flat.
PSP’s proposal for cheaper HDB flats makes other S’poreans pay the cost: Indranee Rajah Senior Editor | February 7, 2023 It’s too good to be true.
Paying for State land not a case of “left pocket, right pocket”, says NMP Raj Thomas, cautions against misunderstanding Senior Editor | February 7, 2023 When something incorrect is repeated often enough, it becomes perceived as the truth.
Cap on BTO price, No MOP for resale: PAP MPs suggest how to keep HDB flats affordable & accessible Senior Editor | February 7, 2023 Concrete suggestions on how we can alleviate the BTO crunch and yet keep housing sustainable.
Less profits, less subsidies: PAP MPs spill hard truths about cheaper HDB flats Senior Editor | February 7, 2023 From bold things to hard truths, PAP MPs highlight the trade-offs that Singaporeans incur with alternative housing policies.
Reasons for funding SPH Media still valid despite inflated circulation: Josephine Teo Senior Editor | February 6, 2023 The PAP Government’s commitment to funding SPH Media Trust (SMT) remains unchanged despite recent findings that the newspaper publishing business had inflated circulation numbers. This was announced by Minister for Communications and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo in Parliament today (6 February 2023). Recap: What happened? SMT, the new owner of the media business previously held … Reasons for funding SPH Media still valid despite inflated circulation: Josephine Teo
PARL Preview: PAP MPs file questions on SPH Media Trust & Keppel corruption case Senior Editor | February 3, 2023 Parliament (PARL) will be in session this coming Monday (Feb 6) and Tuesday (Feb 7), and accountability and transparency are on the agenda. Some must-watches: Our PAP MPs have submitted questions about the SPH Media Trust and Keppel Offshore & Marine cases, and will affirm the Party’s commitment to affordable and accessible public housing. SPH … PARL Preview: PAP MPs file questions on SPH Media Trust & Keppel corruption case
M-SEP scheme is not U-turn on S’pore’s foreign manpower policy: Tan See Leng Senior Editor | January 13, 2023 The Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) scheme is not a U-turn, said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng to Workers Party MP Leon Perera in Parliament on January 9. For context, under the M-SEP scheme, firms can temporarily hire S Pass and Work Permit holders above the prevailing Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) and S … M-SEP scheme is not U-turn on S’pore’s foreign manpower policy: Tan See Leng
