Netizens support English test as a requirement for citizenship, highlighting instances of new citizens insisting on speaking own native language

Netizens voice support for Workers’ Party chief, Pritam Singh’s English proficiency test proposal for citizenship applicants, sharing personal experiences of language barriers and emphasizing the importance of assimilation. They argue that a common language strengthens social cohesion and that learning English is a pragmatic approach for long-term integration in Singapore.

Letter to Lianhe Zaobao by WP Chief: Focus on social integration and avoid alarmist statements

Workers’ Party Secretary-General Pritam Singh responds to criticism by clarifying that his proposal for English language tests for new permanent residents and citizens aims to strengthen social integration and cohesion in Singapore, rather than measuring loyalty. The tests would be an additional criterion, not the sole requirement, for immigration applications.

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…

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…

Pritam Singh calls for renewed social compact, more support for vulnerable Singaporeans in Budget 2023 response

SINGAPORE — On Wednesday (22 Feb), Mr Pritam Singh, Leader of the…

Pritam Singh’s speech on HDB affordability and accessibility

Speech delivered by Mr Pritam Singh, Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC…

No clear answer from MND Minister as to why annual subsidies for HDB BTO flats cannot be provided

SINGAPORE — No clear explanation was provided by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister…

Workers’ Party Secretary-General’s New Year Message 2023

Below is the New Year Message from the Workers’ Party Secretary-General Pritam…

Temasek to hold internal review on its US$275m investment into bankrupted FTX

SINGAPORE — Temasek Holdings will be conducting an internal review into its…

Pritam Singh asks if HDB will provide breakdown of development costs for its flats, Indranee says it is not meaningful

SINGAPORE — “It won’t be helpful or meaningful to” provide the breakdown…