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Associate Professor Daniel Goh announces expulsion from Workers’ Party
Associate Professor Daniel Goh, formerly of the Workers’ Party, the largest opposition party in Singapore, announced his expulsion from the party via Facebook. The expulsion follows disputes over his posts on the party’s handling of the Raeesah Khan saga. Goh defended his actions, emphasizing the importance of public accountability. The Workers’ Party has yet to respond to his expulsion announcement.
Workers’ Party to file parliamentary questions on ministers’ occupation of Ridout Road properties
Opposition’s Workers’ Party (WP) announced plans to file parliamentary questions probing the circumstances of Cabinet Ministers’ tenancy of state bungalow properties at 26 and 31 Ridout Road, citing public concern and calling for transparency.
PAP and WP: Who is checking who?
Augustine Low argues that the Workers’ Party (WP) in Singapore, known for its role in checking the People’s Action Party (PAP), now finds itself under scrutiny.
Following the 2020 general election, the PAP has shifted the focus onto the WP’s proposals and ideas, painting them as inconsistent, opportunistic, and lacking concrete alternatives.
Low suggests that the WP must risk more and be more confrontational, potentially losing battles but ultimately winning the war for the support of Singaporeans.
Price of 4-room HDB flats in new town sold at $27,000 and not $40,000 in 1980
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed public housing concerns at the May Day Rally 2023, claiming that new HDB flats are more affordable now than in 1980.
However, historical data reveals a different story, suggesting that new flats were more affordable in the past.
The Workers’ Party argues that the focus should be on first-time buyers’ median income, rather than national median income.
Workers’ Party May Day Message: Greater protections and preparation for workers needed to weather the storms ahead
In his May Day message, Pritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition and Secretary General of the Workers’ Party, emphasized the need for enhanced support and preparation for Singaporean workers facing economic challenges and AI advancements.
Mr Singh urged the government to implement a redundancy insurance scheme and highlighted the importance of leveraging AI innovations to boost worker productivity and pay, ensuring a brighter future for Singapore’s workforce.
Workers’ Party responds to commentary by Senior Minister of State over allegations on party’s position on GST
The Workers’ Party (WP) has responded to Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport Chee Hong Tat’s commentary on their change in stance on Goods & Services Tax (GST).
The WP expressed surprise that Mr Chee did not raise his concerns in Parliament if he was unsatisfied with the replies from its Members of Parliament. The party also pointed out that they had never called for a reduction of GST from 7% to 0%.
The WP called on Mr Chee to debate their positions in Parliament, stating that it is not an unreasonable expectation for any serious government around the world.
Workers’ Party calls for release of full After Action Review findings on Singapore’s COVID-19 response
Workers’ Party calls for the release of the full After Action Review (AAR) on Singapore’s COVID-19 response, arguing that the current White Paper lacks transparency and leaves the public in the dark.
Workers’ Party files questions over Singapore’s Shoe Recycling Program and “green-washing”
The Workers’ Party has filed questions in the upcoming parliamentary sitting on recycling and “green-washing”, following an investigation by Reuters which revealed that donated shoes meant for recycling under a shoe recycling programme were not recycled as planned.
