Mdm Deputy Speaker, Post-pandemic, inflation in Singapore has been much higher than it used to be. Announcements of price increases in transport fares, water and utilities came one after another. COE prices rose to record highs and GST is going to be increased by another 1% next year. Property prices and rental continued climbing. All […]
Mr Speaker Sir, The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) supports the motion brought to this House by Honourable Member Vikram Nair and also the amendments by Honourable Member Alex Yam today. Like many Singaporeans, the PSP is distressed and saddened by the tragic violence and loss of life in Israel and the Gaza Strip since Hamas
Mr Speaker Sir, One of the main objectives of the bill being debated today is to amend the CPF Act 1953 to limit CPF schemes primarily to Singapore Citizens and PRs. This is the culmination of changes to CPF that began almost 30 years ago. Prior to August 1995[1], some categories of foreign workers, most
Mr Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank all who have participated in this debate. All of us share a common desire to maintain high standards of conduct in this House and to treat Members who are under investigation firmly and fairly. These are motherhood statements that few are expected to disagree with. How we
Closing Speech on the Motion to Suspend Mr S Iswaran from the Service of Parliament Read More »
Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to move, “That this House suspends Mr S Iswaran from the service of Parliament for the remainder of the current session of the 14th Parliament.” As the House has passed a Business Motion to rearrange business such that my motion for leave to bring in a Private Member’s Bill will
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NDR 2023: MORE OF THE SAME Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced efforts to help Singaporeans in jobs, cost of living, retirement adequacy and public housing. The PSP welcomes Age Well SG, and supports the Government’s goal of helping seniors to age in place with compassion and dignity. We are also glad that the Government has
Mr Speaker Sir, The Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill being debated today will make it mandatory for retail lease contracts to comply with the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore, which seeks to level the playing field between landlords and tenants of retail premises in Singapore. The Bill is a
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Mr Speaker, Sir, I thank the Members Vikram Nair, Member Raj Joshua Thomas, Member Assoc Prof Jamus Lim, Member Lim Biow Chuan and the Minister for their contributions to this debate that I have raised together with my colleague, Ms Hazel Poa. It has allowed us to cover a little bit more ground than in
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Mr Speaker Sir， I beg to move, “that this House reaffirms its commitment for the need for the Speaker of Parliament to be independent and impartial, and for Parliament to be a fair arena for all.” Before I begin my speech, Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), I would like to congratulate you on
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