What do you guys think of NMPs?

[Sir_Fcuk]

Uniquely Singaporean?

A quote from Wiki:

A Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) is a Member of the Parliament of Singapore who is appointed instead of being elected into office by the people, and who does not belong to any political party or represent any constituency. There are currently nine NMPs in Parliament. The introduction of NMPs in September 1990, effected to bring more independent voices into Parliament, was an important modification of the traditional Westminster parliamentary system that Singapore had.

NMPs are appointed by the President for a term of two and a half years on the recommendation of a Special Select Committee chaired by the Speaker of Parliament. The Committee may nominate persons who have rendered distinguished public service or who have brought honour to Singapore, and also invites proposals of candidates from community groups in the fields of arts and letters, culture, the sciences, business, industry, the professions, social or community service, and the labour movement. In 2009, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong proposed in Parliament that the Committee should also invite nominations from the people sector such as candidates from the environmental movement, young activists, new citizens, and community and grassroots leaders. In addition, the Committee must have regard to the need for NMPs to reflect as wide a range of independent and non-partisan views as possible.

In Parliament, NMPs may participate in debates and may vote on all issues except amendments to the Constitution, motions relating to public funds, votes of no confidence in the Government, and removing the President from office.

The NMP scheme has been criticized on the grounds that it is undemocratic, and that unelected NMPs have no incentive to express the electorate's views in Parliament. It has also been claimed that the scheme reinforces the ruling People's Action Party's technocratic and elitist view of politics. On the other hand, it is said that NMPs have placed pressure on PAP MPs to be more competent in Parliament.

 

[zhihau]

Uniquely Singaporean?

as long as there's no voting rights, NMPs are like mere pleasantries :o:o:o

 

[baldmonkies]

undemocratic. just like the government.

 

[breaknews]

Is the current regime way of telling you, we already have NMP, no need oppositions lah!

 

[scroobal]

Except for Walter Woon and Kanwaljit Soin, the rest were a waste of space. It is also not right. Look at the 2 PAP members who resigned to become NMP in the last 2 cohorts. Its is a joke.

 

[Ramseth]

I have only one thing to think about NMPs from start to now. Sack them all and abolish the NMP system.

It simply means, PAP nominated MPs under current status quo. At least an opposition MP, e.g. LTK or CSM, would be allowed to sit on the interview panel. But then, the rest of the 7 or 8 on the panel are PAP MPs. The opposition can't be blamed for supporting their nomination since they also want goodwill in Parliament, that's politcs. To put it bluntly, there's no way any opposition can stop an NMP who PAP wants to enter Parliament, might as well sell a flowing water favour.

 

[Unrepented]

Like that also can ah

............. The opposition can't be blamed for supporting their nomination since they also want goodwill in Parliament, that's politcs. To put it bluntly, there's no way any opposition can stop an NMP who PAP wants to enter Parliament, might as well sell a flowing water favour.

 

[baldmonkies]

Not MPs..............

 

[Ramseth]

Like that also can ah

If you know your recent history, the most famous case of NMP nomination rejection was that of TLH. LKY, LHL, GCT, TCH all objected. What could LTK do? Then, TLH decided to forget about NMP, joined WP officially and stood for election. Eventually he still lost, but my point is, democracy means let the voterd decide and majority wins.

 

[methink]

Except for Walter Woon and Kanwaljit Soin, the rest were a waste of space. It is also not right. Look at the 2 PAP members who resigned to become NMP in the last 2 cohorts. Its is a joke.

Don't forget Seetho Kum Hong. While NMPs are No MP, but when they are really impartial and independent, ppl like Seetho Kum Hong, Walter and Kanwaljit Soin stand out.

The evil PAP play with the system to suit themselves. Making fools of NMPs. Walter and Kanwaljit Soin felt used.

 

[Kinana]

LTK and WP supports this NMP system, so I suppork also.

 

[melzp]

NMP scheme:
1. To make the opposition look bloody bad n incompetent.
2. To prevent potential opponents joining oppo, thereby sitting on fence
3. To entertain the ruling party, talking cock
4. To provide spar; knowing the ruling party got whip

 

[The_Hypocrite]

Except for Walter Woon and Kanwaljit Soin, the rest were a waste of space. It is also not right. Look at the 2 PAP members who resigned to become NMP in the last 2 cohorts. Its is a joke.

You are wrong, both of them are the reasons why NMPs are shit...Walter came up with the parental support law shit,,forcing children to pay for their parents so that the fucking PAP can continue to make life shit for Singaporeans,,,and that Sion women,,nothing but supporting women etc,,if women gets all the rights,,might as well shoot all men,,and women can inherit the earth all themselves,,,but women want all the benefits and none of the responsibilities,

 

[streetsmart73]

NMP scheme:
1. To make the opposition look bloody bad n incompetent.
2. To prevent potential opponents joining oppo, thereby sitting on fence
3. To entertain the ruling party, talking cock
4. To provide spar; knowing the ruling party got whip

hi there


1. bro, may i .....


5. to give away free monies to some specimens eg. joselyn, the mouther!

 

[streetsmart73]

hi there



1. very expensive noise being paid.
2. kosong impact.
3. just to look good at times.
4. can easily do away with!

 

[Kuailan]

Jawselyn Yeo won alot of medals from SEA games but did not receive any monetary rewards
than our papaya return her a favour, now nominated MP with nice salary to cap. Silence
reward for an achiever in Swimming not an easy task!

 

[BuiKia]

NMP is a waste of time. AWARE always have people as NMP to speak up for women.

 

[Sir_Fcuk]

Jawselyn Yeo won alot of medals from SEA games but did not receive any monetary rewards
!

Tao Li earned a lot of money.... so cannot be NMP next time?