Parliament

The Editor’s Beat: Why the Leader of the Opposition Position Matters

The recent ripples in Parliament following the removal of Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition (LO) on Jan 15 have sparked a significant debate on the nature of political accountability.

22 Jan 2026 14:57

(Top row, from left) Mr Azhar Othman, Associate Professor Kenneth Goh Toh Chuan and Dr Haresh Singaraju. (Middle row, from left) Associate Professor Terence Ho Wai Luen, Ms Kuah Boon Theng and Mr Mark Lee Kean Phi. (Bottom row, from left) Dr Neo Kok Beng, Professor Kenneth Poon Kin Loong and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari.

New Batch of Nominated MPs to Raise Range of Issues at Parliament

8 Jan 2026 19:07

There can be up to nine NMPs for each term, which lasts 2½ years.

Dr Haresh and Sanjeev Kumar Among 9 Nominated MPs to be Appointed to Parliament

3 Jan 2026 12:04

For the October sitting, MPs have filed 117 questions for the relevant ministries to answer in Parliament during the 90 minutes set aside each session for question time.

Shanmugam to Deliver Ministerial Statement on Race and Religion in Parliament on Oct 14

13 Oct 2025 22:03

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has consistently affirmed the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and their own state.

Singapore Will Reconsider Position on Palestine if Situation Deteriorates; to Impose Targeted Sanctions

22 Sep 2025 19:38

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the opening of Singapore’s 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

Keep Social Mobility Alive, Maintain Unity in Singapore: President Tharman

8 Sep 2025 11:47

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