Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Sir, the Workers’ Party supports Singapore’s efforts to work with our neighbours to bolster ASEAN. The regional grouping plays an important role in fostering deeper social, cultural and economic ties, enhancing regional stability and integrating Southeast Asian economies. An effective ASEAN can help countries in the region, including Singapore, toContinue reading “Strengthening ASEAN’s Credibility”
Category Archives: Committee of Supply 2023
Women in Diplomacy
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Mr Chairman, the emphasis on families and equality in this year’s Budget makes it a good time to discuss the role of women in diplomacy. Apart from just looking at the proportion of women in roles across our foreign service, I would also like to understand what more is being doneContinue reading “Women in Diplomacy”
Relationship with Malaysia
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Chairman, I note the recent visit to Singapore by the Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The event marks a new chapter in relations across the Singapore Strait, one where our two countries can perhaps continue putting down some of the historical baggage accumulated over the years. I am heartenedContinue reading “Relationship with Malaysia”
Land Leases for Religious Purposes
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Madam, religious organisations need a place to operate from. Today, many organisations operate on land which is leased to them by the Government for 30 years and subject to renewal thereafter. I understand that some temples and churches find the sums charged for the issue and renewal of land leases toContinue reading “Land Leases for Religious Purposes”
Tenure of Supreme Court Judges
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Madam, I beg to move, “That the total sum allocated for Head E of the Estimates be reduced by $100.” Madam, the Government regularly emphasises that Singapore holds fast to the rule of law. One of the fundamentals of the rule of law is that the Government and Parliament should be subjectContinue reading “Tenure of Supreme Court Judges”
Singapore and US-China Relations
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Chairman, the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally last year outlined perhaps the most pessimistic assessment of US-China relations in recent memory. The Prime Minister was bleak and direct. US-China relations, which set the tone for global affairs, are worsening. Neither side expect relations to improve anytime soon and there is aContinue reading “Singapore and US-China Relations”
New Citizen Selection Criteria
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Chairman, new citizens are going to be even more important to the future of Singapore. With our total fertility rate at the historical low of 1.05, it will not be hyperbole to say new citizens are a critical pillar in the shape of any future Singapore. In line with the Government’s ForwardContinue reading “New Citizen Selection Criteria”
Military Expenditure
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Sir, MINDEF’s total expenditure of FY 2023 is projected to increase 5.6% for over FY 2022, on top of an 11.3% increase from FY2021 to 2022. In the revenue on expenditure estimates for FY 2023/2024, military expenditure is just a single-lined item with an amount of $17.0 billion, without anyContinue reading “Military Expenditure”
Conflicts of Interest
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Mr Chairman, strong institutions and good governance are key in ensuring continued political and economic progress. Singaporeans quite rightly expect high standards of conduct from our elected and public officials. Maintaining public trust is crucial for the effective functioning of our Parliamentary democracy. How then can we better manage and minimise potentialContinue reading “Conflicts of Interest”
Corporate Governance of Our Companies
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Mr Chairman, five years ago, I spoke in this House about the $422 million price settlement for Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM) for bribery acts in Brazil conducted through its subsidiary in the United States. This is in part due to the conviction of KOM lawyer Mr Jeffrey ChowContinue reading “Corporate Governance of Our Companies”
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