Budget 2026

MPs from the Workers’ Party celebrated the Budget 2026’s fiscal strength, but sought to ensure that it translated into structural support and social equity. We questioned the necessity for a GST hike in the face of a large surplus, argued for permanent income tax reforms over handouts, advocated for a human-centric AI strategy, pushed for greater accountability in R&D spending, and made the case for stronger worker protection and more robust support for local SMEs.

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Working for Singapore

The Workers’ Party Manifesto 2025

The five sections of the Workers’ Party manifesto contain our policy proposals to improve the lives of Singaporeans. It addresses:

affordability and cost of living concerns
economic growth and opportunities
inclusion and equality
accountability and democracy; and
security and geopolitics.

The Workers’ Party welcomes your feedback and invites you to join us in Working for Singapore.

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Parliament

Speeches and more

Keep up with parliamentary activity by the Workers’ Party Members of Parliament

Speech by Abdul Muhaimin On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters

Mr Speaker, Sir, scams are no longer a small problem in Singapore. They are the most prevalent type of crime in Singapore, and account for greater losses than all physical crime combined. The mid-year statistics released on 26 August show some hard-won progress but they also point to a stubborn reality. Losses fell to about $410.6 million in the first half of 2026, down some 18 per cent from the $500.2 million lost in the same period a year before, and the number of cases fell too. That is real progress, and it reflects the combined effort of the Government, the industry and the community. But in the same breath the police told us that around eight in 10 victims still handed their money over voluntarily, meaning they were manipulated, not hacked. Since 2019, Singaporeans have lost more than $4 billion to scams. So while the trend line is encouraging, no one in this House should mistake it for victory.

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Sep 2026

Speech by He Ting Ru On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill 2026

Mr Speaker, Scams are a scourge on our society. There has been progress made in public education efforts, but an unfortunate situation has arisen where most of us know someone who refuses to answer phone calls from unknown numbers or decides against using internet banking services out of an abundance of mistrust, for fear of being scammed.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Gerald Giam On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill

Mr Speaker, ‍Scams continue to inflict immense financial and emotional distress on Singaporeans, and I welcome the government taking action to strengthen our legislative toolkit. I am heartened to see that the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill reflects key principles I advocated for during the Second Reading of the Protection from Scams Bill in January 2025.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Fadli Fawzi On Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill

Mr Speaker: Last year, Singaporeans lost 913.1 million dollars to scams down from more than 1.1 billion the year before.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Andre Low On Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill

Mr Speaker, I support the principle of lower collective-sale thresholds for older developments. Owners facing rising maintenance costs and major repairs should have a workable route to renewal.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Andre Low On Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Misc Amd) Bill

Mr Speaker, In January, I spoke in this House about fire safety in our homes. It remains a concern for many. Just recently, between 28 July and 1 September, five residents died following separate fires in HDB flats. We should not assume that these incidents share a common cause. Even so, five deaths in just over a month should give us pause as we consider this Bill.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Sylvia Lim On Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Misc Amd) Bill

I understand the rationale for this Bill. Nevertheless, I have concerns about the parts of the Bill that appear to relax fire safety requirements and will seek clarifications on them. In addition, I will raise some concerns about fire safety in our housing estates and how this is being tackled.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Abdul Muhaimin On Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Misc Amd) Bill

Mr Speaker, Sir, I believe that this bill arrives at the right time, and I welcome the government’s move to improve fire safety in Singapore at this time. There has been an upwards trend in fire incidents in recent years, which is worrying. Fire injuries rose from 80 in 2024 to 94 in 2025, and fire fatalities from 5 to 6 over the same period. More alarming still, in the short span from 31 July to 1 September this year alone, five lives have already been lost to fire incidents. Behind each of these figures is a family and a home. That is the reality we should keep in mind as we consider the measures before us today.

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Sep 2026

Speech by He Ting Ru On Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill

Mr Speaker, This Bill proposes to lower consent thresholds for developments of different ages, streamline certain procedures pertaining to strata sales, and clarify provisions for collective sales in complex cases. I believe this lowering of consent thresholds is the most consequential from a national, public policy perspective, and I will confine my remarks to this area.

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Sep 2026

Speech by Gerald Giam On Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Misc Amd) Bill

Mr Speaker,‍ Like many MPs who serve in their respective town councils, I see the daily practicalities of managing common spaces in housing estates in my role as Chairperson of Aljunied-Hougang Town Council. It is from this shared ground perspective that I welcome the Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026.

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Sep 2026

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News

Announcements and updates from the Workers’ Party

Workers’ Party National Day Message 2026

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Aug 2026

CEC appointment-holders for the term of 2026–2028

The Workers’ Party Central Executive Committee has made its key appointments for the new term

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Jul 2026

Cadre Members’ Conference 2026

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Jun 2026

Conclusion of Special Cadre Members' Conference

The Workers' Party held its Special Cadre Members' Conference today. Cadre members voted to retain Mr Pritam Singh as Secretary-General.

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Jun 2026

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HOUGANG 后港

The Documentary

Three years in the making, Hougang 后港: The Documentary was released to coincide with the Workers’ Party’s 67^th anniversary, commemorating its role as one of Singapore’s oldest political institutions since its founding on 3 November 1957.

The film celebrates Hougang’s rich history and highlights its significant role in Singapore's political and cultural landscape. Watch it for free on YouTube today!

r/Singapore

“Brilliant”

“Wonderful”

“Amazing!”

Reginald Koh, The Financial Coconut

“Amazingly well done”

YouTube comment

“proud to be a son of Hougang”

South China Morning Post

“the story of the rise of the Workers’ Party under Low’s leadership”

Jom

“an important contribution to our national history”