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Posts tagged with "political changes"
The NCMP cat among the opposition pigeons
Jun. 6 | Andrew Loh / Khairulanwar Zaini A week after changes to the Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) scheme were announced by the Prime Minister, the opposition parties seem unsure of how to react. Most of the parties, in their public statements,...
No need to vote tactically, says Vivian Balakrishnan
May. 29 | What we are trying to tell our people is that in future, you don’t need to vote tactically. We will guarantee a diversity of views in this House, but focus on choosing candidates who can form a government, focus on choosing someone who will run your...
A mockery of Parliament – appointed MPs, Loser MPs, Walkover MPs…
May. 29 | Andrew Loh In a democracy, the people elect its representatives to Parliament. That is the purpose of having elections. Any schemes which go against this principle should be rejected. Why? The idea of having citizens elect their Members of Parliament...
TOC Analysis: PM’s gambit is manufactured dissent par excellence
May. 28 | Choo Zheng Xi / Khairulanwar Zaini In chess, a gambit is an opening move which sacrifices a minor piece for a stronger strategic position later in the game. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s recent changes seem to have answered the opposition and the...
Political changes are for “long term strength and stability”, says PM Lee
May. 27 | Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced changes to the political system in Singapore in Wednesday’s session of Palriament. Here are the videos of PM Lee’s speech:
