Latest Parliamentary Speeches
Latest Parliamentary Speeches
Fortitude Budget – Speech by Faisal Manap
Delivered in Parliament on 4 June 2020 Ini adalah belanjawan keempat yang telah dibentangkan di dewan ini dalam jangka masa beberapa bulan. Saya telah mengemukakan beberapa cadangan dan menyatakan keprihatinan dalam ucapan saya bagi perbahasan...
Fortitude Budget – Speech by Sylvia Lim
Delivered in Parliament on 4 June 2020 This is the government’s fourth budget in four months. While there is a need to focus on pumping oxygen into the economy, we must squarely face what the crisis has taught us, if we are to truly emerge...
High Court Admiralty Jurisdiction Amendment Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan
Delivered in Parliament on 26 May 2020 I declare my interest as a shipping lawyer in private practice. The High Court (Admiralty Jurisdiction) Act sets out the Admiralty jurisdiction of our High Court. A robust admiralty law and regime is always...
Active Mobility (Amendment No.2 ) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan
Delivered in Parliament on 26 May 2020 Clarifications regarding the Bill Mr Speaker, sir, I support this Active Mobility Amendment Bill’s intentions to extend the coverage of the law to include path-connected open spaces. Clause 4 amends section...
Small Motorised Vehicle (Safety) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan
Delivered in Parliament on 26 May 2020 Mr Speaker, sir, I am glad that the Ministry of Transport is finally introducing this bill. In particular, it is finally introducing a law to makes it an offence for a person to import a small motorised...
Constitutional Amendment Bill – Speech by Leon Perera
Constitution Amendment Bill 2020 Mr Speaker sir, the Constitution Amendment Bill before the House today proposes to make changes to the Constitution so as to allow Parliament to sit at two or more places, rather than all in one location. This is...
Recent News
Recent News
WP calls on Government to publish election campaign rules forthwith
The Workers’ Party notes that Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has indicated in a media interview on 27 May 2020 that the General Elections (GE) should be held soon. He further said:.. “Yes, elections are coming nearer by the day, and you have to be prepared for it”. To date, there has been a
MP Low Thia Khiang discharged and on hospitalisation leave
We had earlier informed the public about the fall at home of Aljunied GRC MP and former WP Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on 30 April 2020, and that he has been receiving care in hospital since then. We wish to further update everyone that Mr Low was discharged on 21 May 2020 and is now
WP Media Statement: Update on Mr Low’s condition
We refer to our statement on 3 May 2020. We had shared that Aljunied GRC MP and former WP Secretary-General Mr Low Thia Khiang was being monitored in ICU after sustaining a head injury from a fall at home. After 5 days in ICU, Mr Low was transferred on 4 May to a general ward,
WP Media Statement: Mr Low Thia Khiang in ICU
Aljunied GRC MP and former Workers’ Party Secretary-General Mr Low Thia Khiang suffered a head injury from a fall at home on 30 April 2020. He is being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit. Mr Low is conscious. Mr Low’s family has requested for privacy so he can focus on his recuperation. In Mr Low’s
The Workers’ Party Labour Day Message 2020
THE WORKERS’ PARTY LABOUR DAY MESSAGE: 1 MAY 2020 Today is a Labour Day like no other. Singapore continues to battle a disease pandemic and what might be our nation’s worst economic contraction since independence. On this Labour Day, our thoughts, prayers and support go first and foremost to our healthcare and frontline workers. The country
Workers’ Party to suspend house visits
Workers’ Party to suspend house visits In light of stringent social distancing measures and the spike in COVID-19 cases, the Workers’ Party will temporarily suspend all house visits for the time being. Our residents’ welfare and safety are our utmost priority. The WP MPs and/or town councillors will continue to inspect their respective estates and