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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 ...

3 August 2023

2 mins read

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Low Yen Ling on win-win outcomes with new lease agreements for retail premises

Imagine that you rent a shop for your small or medium enterprise (SME). One of your chief concerns would be just how this rent is negotiated: Am I paying too much? How can I balance this with my staff payroll? Minister of

3 August 2023

2 mins read

Perspectives

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

2 August 2023

2 mins read

People

PAP MPs asks all the difficult questions on CPIB probe involving Iswaran

Why was Iswaran's arrest not mentioned in earlier announcements? Furthermore, why is he still drawing a salary? As representatives of the people, PAP MPs will never shy away from asking difficult questions in the name of public interest.

2 August 2023

3 mins read

Perspectives

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

2 August 2023

3 mins read

People

PAP will stand firm in its zero-tolerance approach towards corruption

Recent challenges are a testament that our system is operating as it should. And following concerns from residents, PAP MPs including Dr Tan Wu Meng (Jurong GRC), Mr Yip Hon Weng (Yio Chu Kang SMC), Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (Chua Chu Kang

19 July 2023

2 mins read

Perspectives

Carrie Tan on Maintenance of Parents Act

Carrie Tan highlights the importance of achieving a balance between fairness and empathy on maintaining parents.

14 July 2023

5 mins read

People

ICYMI, 5 underrated highlights from Parliament that affects all of us

It’s been a long week in Parliament, with issues explained, bills read, and motions debated. There were statements addressing the Ridout properties, amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act and Women’s Charter, a misguided call by the Opposition ...

7 July 2023

3 mins read

Perspectives

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.

6 July 2023

2 mins read

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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 ...

6 July 2023

3 mins read

Perspectives

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

5 July 2023

2 mins read

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Can we create a safer online space? Let’s look to the new Online Criminal Harms Bill

We want safer online spaces for Singaporeans during this increasingly digital age. Especially since there were over 10,000 scam cases locally in 2022. Victims lost over $300 million in total. So, safer shopping online, more security again ...

5 July 2023

3 mins read

People

PARL Preview: Seah Kian Peng, Carrie Tan and Murali Pillai on protecting S’pore’s aged parents and adult children with an amended MPA

Our MPs are looking to provide Singapore’s aged parents with better protection — and adult children as well. During Parliament this week, they are proposing amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act (MPA). These will balance how parents and childr ...

4 July 2023

2 mins read

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《赡养父母法令》修正合时宜

文/ 麦波申单选区议员陈佩玲道德价值不是通过立法培养的。孝心不会因为《赡养父母法令》而产生。但是，法令能够让应该得到帮助的父母得到赡养，让关系不好的家庭有和好如初的机会，让社会重申对家庭价值观的重视，以及确保对受过伤害的子女是公平的。国会将在来临的议会中辩论《赡养父母法令》的修正案。修正案拟议进一步加强机制，照顾被子女忽略的年长家长，同时避免法令被滥用，保护子女的利益。法令自1996年实施以来，总共接到近2500个申请。法令于2010年第一次进行修正，增设“先调解”策略，隔年实施后，成效令 ...

4 July 2023

8 mins read

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An amended Women’s Charter against family violence

In a Singapore Made-For-Families, family violence goes against our fundamental values. Accordingly, our MPs passed laws today (Jul 4) which better protect survivors of family violence and which strengthen the Government’s ability to intervene ...

4 July 2023

3 mins read

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PAP MPs take the lead in protecting aged parents and abused children through MPA amendments

As a society, how do we ensure provision and care for aged parents while preventing any misuse that hurts abused children? This is not an easy question to answer. And for our MP Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC), the Amendments

4 July 2023

4 mins read

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Ridout in summary: Four ministerial statements laying out the facts

High standards of integrity and accountability in the Government and nationally need maintaining.

3 July 2023

4 mins read

Perspectives

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

3 July 2023

4 mins read

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The independent CPIB review on Ridout shows this: Shanmugam and Vivian follow the rules

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) has thoroughly and independently investigated Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam renting State properties along Ridout Road. “The ...

28 June 2023

3 mins read

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修正赡养父母法令助年长者保护子女利益

国会将在下个星期的议会中辩论赡养父母法令的修正案。检讨赡养父母法令工作小组主席谢健平和成员陈佩玲和陈浍敏分享他们对修改法令的看法。

28 June 2023

5 mins read

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Parliament votes in favour of amended motion for speaker to discharge duties independently and impartially

Low Yen Ling on win-win outcomes with new lease agreements for retail premises

PM Lee on the recent CPIB investigation, and keeping our government robust and clean

PAP MPs asks all the difficult questions on CPIB probe involving Iswaran

Upholding standards vs showing compassion – what would you do?

PAP will stand firm in its zero-tolerance approach towards corruption

Carrie Tan on Maintenance of Parents Act

ICYMI, 5 underrated highlights from Parliament that affects all of us

Parliament has rejected the motion to abolish the GRC, and that should come as no surprise

Sports success in S’pore is also about opportunities for a better you

For family and fairness, timely amendments ensure the MPA is not losing relevance

Can we create a safer online space? Let’s look to the new Online Criminal Harms Bill

PARL Preview: Seah Kian Peng, Carrie Tan and Murali Pillai on protecting S’pore’s aged parents and adult children with an amended MPA

《赡养父母法令》修正合时宜

An amended Women’s Charter against family violence

PAP MPs take the lead in protecting aged parents and abused children through MPA amendments

Ridout in summary: Four ministerial statements laying out the facts

Ridout: PM Lee, Ministers and our MPs set standards for honesty, integrity and credibility

The independent CPIB review on Ridout shows this: Shanmugam and Vivian follow the rules

修正赡养父母法令助年长者保护子女利益

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