NMP urges Singaporean Parliamentarians to maintain respectful proceedings and factual accuracy in debate

Nominated Member of Parliament Cheng Hsing Yao has urged Singaporean parliamentarians to maintain respectful proceedings and to make only factually accurate statements. During his speech at the end of a nine-day debate on the Budget, Mr Cheng proposed four principles for debating issues: factual accuracy, highlighting both benefits and trade-offs, being constructive, and avoiding creating polarization.

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.

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