Changes in political system must move beyond tokenism
Our political system is being changed. I agree in principle with the changes regarding smaller GRCs and more SMCs, and to the eligibility criteria of and advisory functions to the elected President. Although the details of such changes remain to be seen. I am skeptical, however, about the changes to the NCMP scheme. On the...
Harod Cheng signposts PAP’s “fixing” plans
(Explanation for those who never had the benefit of Sunday school: Herod was the ruler of Judea at the time of the birth of Jesus, who orders the Massacre of the Innocents i.e. babies) Will the rules change so that Dr Tan Cheng Bock cannot, or will not be eligible to stand in the next PE due later this yr? Is PM fixing the...
The politicization of WP Lee Li Lian’s NCMP decision
Despite calls by the PAP to keep debate free from partisan politics, it appears that for the rules they impose on others do not apply to themselves. In a statement to the media, the leader of the House Minister Grace Fu said the following concerning Lee Li Lian's refusal to take up the NCMP seat: "Like many of her constituents,...
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