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Strengthening Singapore’s political foundations: A call to action by Leong Mun Wai on Singapore’s 58th National Day

Leong Mun Wai urges Singaporeans to strengthen political checks and balances, emphasizing, ‘The best is yet to be for Singapore if we dare to make the right decision in upcoming elections.

PSP files motion to discuss parliamentary ethics after Speaker’s unparliamentary remark

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has filed a motion for debate to discuss parliamentary ethics and potential parliamentary reforms following Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin’s controversial comment about MP Jamus Lim.

PAP-majority Parliament hijacks WP motion, holds back on reevaluating Singapore’s sporting ecosystem as a whole

The Parliament voted in favor of an amended motion put forth by Workers’ Party calling for the support Singapore’s athletes, but refrained from calling for a reassessment of sports management. Amendments proposed by Mr Darryl David were passed with the support of People’s Action Party MPs who are majority in Parliament, despite dissent recorded from all the Workers’ Party MPs and the Progress Singapore Party’s Non-Constituency MPs present.

73-year-old Singaporean driver work hard to ease his children’s burden, despite envying elderly in other countries

Jeffery Khoo of the Progress Singapore Party shared an encounter with an elderly private hire driver, highlighting the struggles faced by elderly Singaporeans who work to make ends meet. Netizens called for improved retirement support, noting the high cost of living and financial constraints faced by many. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy survey found that older Singaporeans would need S$1,379 per month to meet basic needs.

Progress Singapore Party NCMPs file parliamentary questions to seek clarification on Ridout Road saga

Both Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMP) from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has raised parliamentary questions about state bungalow tenancies by Singapore Cabinet Ministers, urging the release of essential information for a comprehensive debate. Questions address conflicts of interest, rental rates, and costs incurred, among other concerns.

Dr Chee Soon Juan’s lunch with Dr Tan Cheng Bock raise speculation over possible collaboration between SDP and PSP

Speculation grows about a potential collaboration between Singapore’s SDP and PSP, following a shared lunch photo of Dr Chee Soon Juan and Dr Tan Cheng Bock. The meeting comes after Dr Tan’s recent declaration of readiness for the 2025 General Election. This development aligns with a broader trend towards coalition-building among Singapore’s alternative political parties, as evidenced by the recent formation of the ‘People’s Alliance’.

Leong Mun Wai says more voices needed in Parliament; One-third opposition seats possible with public support

At a press conference on last Saturday, Progress Singapore Party’s Secretary-General, Leong Mun Wai, discussed potential political alliances and the party’s ambitions for the upcoming general elections. Though discussions with other parties are yet to take place, Leong noted the potential benefits of forming an alliance. Addressing the party’s past electoral performance, he emphasized the need to increase the number of elected PSP members. He also highlighted the importance of garnering sufficient support on the ground, and proposed that the opposition should hold approximately one-third of the parliamentary seats.

Leong Mun Wai responds to ‘confrontational’ label: Pursuing answers is a Parliamentarian’s duty

Addressing the critique of his ‘confrontational’ parliamentary style, Progress Singapore Party Secretary-General, Leong Mun Wai emphasises his commitment to obtaining answers. He believes that asking follow-up questions and persisting for definitive answers are core duties of a parliamentarian. Mr Leong invites Singaporeans to judge whether his approach is confrontational while Dr Tan Cheng Bock, PSP founder, stresses that Mr Leong’s style is merely distinct, focused on eliciting answers rather than instigating confrontations.

PSP founder Dr Tan Cheng Bock expresses readiness to run as a candidate in the upcoming GE

Dr Tan Cheng Bock, the founder and chairman of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), stated his readiness to run in the upcoming General election (GE) during a press conference on Saturday (27 May).

Leong Mun Wai appointed Progress Singapore Party’s Secretary General

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) announced on Tuesday that Mr Leong Mun Wai has been appointed as the party’s Secretary General, succeeding Mr Francis Yuen, who did not contest in the Central Executive Committee (CEC) election. Mr Leong, who is currently a Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP), will be supported by Nadarajah Loganathan as the First Assistant Secretary-General and Dr Ang Yong Guan as the Second Assistant Secretary-General. PSP’s Chairman, Mr Tan Cheng Bock, will remain in his position, and Ms Hazel Poa, who is also a NCMP, has been appointed as Vice-chairman. Together with the 12 members elected on March 26th, 2023, PSP’s new CEC now has a total of 14 members. The appointment of Mr Leong as Secretary General comes after Mr Yuen’s resignation, citing his business roles overseas as the reason for his decision to step down. He added that it is crucial for the PSP to have a full-time leader to lead the party into the next election.