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Pritam Singh’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker Sir, Please allow me to congratulate you on your election as Speaker of this House. In his speech to this House, the President noted, “we must find ways to use the new media constructively, to connect with the digital generation and sustain fruitful conversations on issues concerning us all.” MICA’s addendum noted that the Ministry seeks to find innovative ways to connect with citizens... [Read more]
Yee Jenn Jong’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker, Sir, before I touch on the President’s speech, I like to add to the references on Bhutan, as well as correct misconceptions that had surfaced in this House. I happen to visit Bhutan just before this year’s General Elections and am now involved in a non-profit education project for the country. Mr Cedric Foo joked that Bhutanese are happy because they have only 2 elected opposition... [Read more]
Yaw Shin Leong’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker Sir, I would like to begin with my heart-felt thanks to the voters of Hougang, for allowing me this opportunity to serve our country in Parliament. I also wish to express my gratitude towards Mr Low Thia Khiang for his guidance. I aspire to and will work diligently to meet the high bar set by my predecessor. Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity today to address two main issues... [Read more]
Gerald Giam’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker, thank you for giving me the opportunity to make this, my maiden speech to this House. In his address to Parliament, the President gave a broad outline of this Government’s goals for the next five years. The Government says it wants “every Singaporean worker to hold a skilled, well-paid job; every family to live in an affordable, comfortable home; every young person to develop himself... [Read more]
Chen Show Mao’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker, Thank you, and congratulations. Following our two elections this year, some commentators tell us that Singaporeans’ political differences are rising to the surface. Many of our leaders have expressed their concerns about the differences. They warned of divisions and called for unity. I’d like to remind us that differences are not divisions. It is the intolerance of differences... [Read more]
Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
Mr Speaker, Sir, let me highlight a couple of points brought up by the President in his address. He said, “Strong families are the building blocks of a resilient society” and “Our success is defined not just by material progress but also by our values and ideals.” In a competitive and growth-centric environment like Singapore, bringing up a strong family with good values and ideals is a challenging... [Read more]
Sylvia Lim’s speech (Debate on President’s Address)
May I first thank the President for his Address and the government for making the promises contained in the Address. The Workers’ Party welcomes and supports the statement that Singapore’s success is defined not just by material progress but by our values and ideals. The Workers’ Party is ready to work with the government towards a better life for all. However, it is important to point out... [Read more]
Mr Low Thia Khiang’s speech at the Opening of the 12th Parliament
Mr Speaker Sir, on behalf of the members of the Workers’ Party, I extend to you our congratulations on your election as Speaker of Parliament. I would also like to thank the Leader of the House for welcoming the elected opposition MPs and NCMPs. With 6 elected Members and 2 NCMPs, the Workers’ Party is now represented in Parliament by a total of 8 Members. Singaporeans have not been represented... [Read more]
Workers’ Party position on the Internal Security Act
The Workers’ Party notes the Malaysian government’s proposal to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA). The Workers’ Party manifestos, including the 2011 election manifesto, proposed the abolition of the ISA in Singapore. This repeal would destroy the prospect of any government using the wide ranging powers therein to curtail its critics and opponents. Even where there are suspects accused... [Read more]
