星爷stressed Blue is NOT the new whites de woh…Blue is to hold White accountable leh, u agreed?

[k1976]

WP will focus on checking Govt’s policies to hold it accountable: Pritam Singh​

Shermaine Ang
Updated Mon, 22 September 2025 at 9:54 PM SGT
4 min read

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Sept 22.
SINGAPORE – The Workers’ Party will primarily focus on checking the Government’s policies and actions in this term of Parliament, said Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh.

Checking the government is an essential feature of the Westminster system Singapore adopted from the British, said the WP chief, adding that his party will raise alternative proposals and improvements to existing policies.

“Some Singaporeans think that when we ask questions, we are trying to embarrass the Government,” he said in his speech on day one of the debate on the President’s Address on Sept 22.

 

[k1976]

WP’s proposal for needs-based COE system sounds attractive but benefits too few: Jeffrey Siow​

Lee Nian Tjoe
Updated Tue, 23 September 2025 at 12:10 AM SGT
5 min read

COE revenue is used to subsidise a high-quality public transport system, said the Acting Transport Minister.
SINGAPORE - A needs-based certificate of entitlement (COE) system sounds attractive, but in practice will be subjective, divisive and benefit too few, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.

He was responding to Associate Professor Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC), who proposed giving COE discounts to groups with a greater need for private car ownership in a speech at the close of the Sept 22 Parliament sitting.

Mr Siow said that while he does not doubt that some families, such as those with young children, will benefit from owning a car, the Government is focusing its efforts on mass public transport and not car ownership, as it delivers “the greatest good for the greatest number”.

 

[True Believer]

An honest govt does not fear scrutiny; it does not need to resort to "ownself check ownself".

 

[True Believer]

An honest govt does not behave like the Mafia

 

[birdie69]

An honest govt does not behave like the Mafia

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Why need $million salary if you are really to serve the people of Singapore

 

[True Believer]

Why need $million salary if you are really to serve the people of Singapore

This is because SG politicians are mercenaries;
they are not into public service, but self-service.

 

[True Believer]

Why need $million salary if you are really to serve the people of Singapore

 

[WangChuk]

WP will focus on checking Govt’s policies to hold it accountable: Pritam Singh​

Shermaine Ang
Updated Mon, 22 September 2025 at 9:54 PM SGT
4 min read

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Sept 22.
SINGAPORE – The Workers’ Party will primarily focus on checking the Government’s policies and actions in this term of Parliament, said Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh.

Checking the government is an essential feature of the Westminster system Singapore adopted from the British, said the WP chief, adding that his party will raise alternative proposals and improvements to existing policies.

“Some Singaporeans think that when we ask questions, we are trying to embarrass the Government,” he said in his speech on day one of the debate on the President’s Address on Sept 22.

only papaya dogs and lackeys will question them and mocking their questionings as embarrassing papayas .... many on this island of dogs!

 

[True Believer]

only papaya dogs and lackeys will question them and mocking their questionings as embarrassing papayas .... many on this island of dogs!

The PAP likes to use childish bullying tactics like orchestrated mocking laughter to ridicule the Opposition MP who is speaking. Grossly overpaid politicians must not sink to such low levels since they portray themselves as the "creme de la creme" of local talents.

 

[congo9]

Ya lor, 星爷 is correct.
WP must have their role be fixed and stamp.
WP don't have the luxury and resources to actually formulate policy.
WP can focus on being a Police.

If PAP want to be the checker, they can become the Opposition.

 

[True Believer]

Ya lor, 星爷 is correct. WP must have their role be fixed and stamp. WP don't have the luxury and resources to actually formulate policy. WP can focus on being a Police.
If PAP want to be the checker, they can become the Opposition.

The PAP fears external scrutiny, so they want to be their own check and balance. LOL!