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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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.

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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 the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Mr Deputy Speaker, I support the objectives of this Bill. Extending our energy efficiency framework to cover goods imported for personal use is a logical and necessary step. This Bill will align all imported electronic goods with the energy efficiency standards and labelling requirements that already apply to goods supplied commercially in Singapore, ensuring a level playing field and giving consumers a consistent basis for informed purchasing decisions. However, I wish to seek several clarifications from the SMS on the enforcement architecture, the scope of the Director-General's new powers, and the question of inter-agency coordination, particularly between the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, which oversees the industry and household sectors under this Act, and the Ministry of Transport, which oversees the transport sector.

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Apr 2026

Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong On the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Mr. Speaker, the Workers’ Party supports the intent of this Bill. Climate change is an existential threat to our island nation. As I argued during the Budget debate in February, our transition to Net Zero must be backed by rigorous, effective action that is both technically sound and socially just. We must ensure that our green ambitions do not inadvertently place an unfair burden on our SMEs and lower-income residents.

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Apr 2026

Empowering seniors (Budget 2026)

Last year I turned 60 and was classified as a senior citizen, entitled to a Passion Silver Card. It was a proud moment for me. I had reached a recognised life stage when society deemed it fit to accord me a public travel concession. It also made me reflect more about the demographic group I just entered and what this next phase of life should be about.

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Feb 2026

Making AI work for the Singaporean worker (Budget 2026)

If AI is a national strategic advantage, for whom is it an advantage? In his Budget 2026 speech, NCMP Andre Low outlines a three-pillar strategy to ensure AI uplifts Singaporean workers: developing sovereign AI capabilities, protecting young graduates from a ‘broken bottom rung,’ and introducing a targeted AI Gains Audit alongside Redundancy Insurance.

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Feb 2026

Building an R&D ecosystem that captures value (Budget 2026)

Last week was Lunar New Year. I had the pleasure of sampling a Xiangshan Hongmeiren mandarin orange. The texture was extraordinary — the vesicles of the orange so sweet, the skin almost paper thin. It has been described as "eating jelly", or "jelly growing on a tree". Twelve to fifteen percent sugar content, low acidity, no floating skin.It inspired me to investigate its history. The Hongmeiren was once Ehime No. 28, developed over fifteen years at the Ehime Prefectural Fruit Tree Experiment Station in Japan, prized for its jelly-like texture and ultra-premium positioning.

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Feb 2026

Speech by Fadli Fawzi On Budget 2026

Mr Speaker, this is the first Budget of the current parliamentary term. I like to think of this as an opportunity for us to future-proof Singapore. ‍In a world characterised by flux, we must stay steadfast in holding on to who we are. Our collective identity as Singaporeans are our roots, keeping us fixed and resolute, as one people, through disruptions and upheavals. ‍

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Feb 2026

Education in an AI Age (Budget 2026)

Mr Speaker, our system of public education is, undeniably, among the best in the world. Even if we may quibble about details, the statistics speak for themselves: our most recent ranking in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has us ranked first worldwide, and the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI) likewise has us up top.

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Feb 2026

Speech by Abdul Muhaimin On Budget 2026

Mr Speaker, Singapore's families have heard the announcements. They know what has been promised. What they are watching this debate for is something different: whether the design behind those promises is sound enough to actually deliver, whether the support will reach the families who need it, and whether it will do so in time and with the certainty required to make the most consequential decisions of their lives.

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Feb 2026

Speech by He Ting Ru On Budget 2026

This Budget comes at a time of extraordinary monetary wealth in our country. Singaporeans have seen much progress in the material aspects of their lives. Yet, some continue to face significant economic changes, from blue collar workers whose wages lag PMETs far more than in comparable countries, to young graduates who struggle to land first jobs due to offshoring and tightened MNC purses, and employees who also care for loved ones.

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Feb 2026

Speech by Louis Chua On Budget 2026

Mr Speaker, as I was preparing my speech for the budget debates for this year, I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu as I revisited the speech I gave last year. Our national coffers are fuller than ever, yet the structural burdens on the average Singaporean household remain stubbornly heavy. There are many recurring themes and issues that continue to be not just relevant but also increasingly pressing for Singapore and Singaporeans, and I sincerely hope that the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance can seriously consider my suggestions for the current term.

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Feb 2026

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News

Announcements and updates from the Workers’ Party

Media statement: Update on disciplinary process following High Court judgment dated 4 December 2025

The DP concerning Mr Pritam Singh has completed its investigations and will be presenting its finalised report to the CEC in April

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Apr 2026

Media statement: Appointment of LO

The Workers’ Party has today responded to the Prime Minister regarding the vacancy of the office of the Leader of the Opposition

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Jan 2026

Media Statement: Letter from the Prime Minister to the WP CEC

The Workers’ Party confirms that it has received a letter from the Prime Minister, Mr Lawrence Wong, addressed to the Central Executive Committee (CEC).

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Jan 2026

Media statement: Follow up on High Court judgment dated 4 December 2025

The Workers’ Party has convened a disciplinary panel to determine if Mr Pritam Singh has contravened the party constitution. The Special Cadre Members’ Conference will be called after the disciplinary proceedings are concluded, considering the need for due process.

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Jan 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”

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“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”