Masagos showcases Govt’s inflexible policy approach depending on societal norms when asked for more support for single unwed parents

During the parliamentary discussion on government support for single unwed parents, Minister Masagos Zulkifli emphasized that policies must reflect societal norms and values. He expressed concern that providing too much support may incentivize single parenthood. In response, MP Louis Ng cited examples from Japan where improving policies did not lead to a spike in unwed parents. Ng argued that support is necessary as unwed parents often earn little and need help.

Workers’ Party MP calls on MOH to work with manufacturers for affordable cccess to Vosoritide for achondroplasia patients

On February 28, Workers’ Party MP for Hougang SMC, Mr Dennis Tan…

English test proposal for new citizens sparks debate in Singapore Parliament, along with calls to disclose origin data

In a parliamentary exchange during the Committee of Supply debates for the…

Tighter controls on higher-skilled foreign workers will less likely prompt firms to hire locals than on lower-skilled workers: Tan See Leng

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Sylvia Lim calls for lowering voting age to 18; Chan Chun Sing says no with evasive answer

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Gerald Giam calls for transparency in $18 billion defense budget; Defense Minister says audits ensure accountability

During the Committee of Supply debate for Budget 2023, Workers’ Party Member…

Workers’ Party fight back on mischaracterization of its housing paper by PAP’s Lawrence Wong

During the Budget 2023 debate in Parliament on Friday, Singapore’s Deputy Prime…

Leong Mun Wai challenges DPM Wong on Govt’s compulsive squirrelling of surpluses, receives non-answer in Budget debate

In the Budget 2023 debate held on February 24, 2023, Non-Constituency Member…