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A Constitution of the Republic of Singapore ( Amendment ) Bill was introduced on March 21, 2023, which established a legislative framework to better combat new psychoactive substances, according to the Hansard.

This was introduced in addition to the Misuse of Drugs ( Amendment ) Bill, which proposed harsher penalties for offenders who possessed a large amount of specific Class A controlled drugs, such as cocaine or cannabis.

A Hansard poll revealed that 67 MPs voted in favor of the revisions, with no objections or nays. At the Mar 21 vote, seven WP MPs were manifest, including Mr. Dennis Tan, Mr. Gerald Giam, Mr. He Ting Ru, Mr. Jamus Lim, Ms. Sylvia Lim, Mr. Leon Perera, Mr. Pritam Singh, and Mr. Dennis Tan.

At least 63 of the 93 elected Members in the 14th congress needed to support the article, which is required for constitutional amendments.

Mr. Singh even mentioned the group’s ability to run city authorities” as well as the PAP does,” which benefits both Singaporeans and the group.

He cited the Ministry of National Development’s report that showed how the town councils of Aljunied-Hougang and Sengkang received the highest possible standing in town council management reports from last year.

He claimed that the WP has led Hougang SMC and Aljunied GRC for 34 years, brought experience from those regions to Sengkang GRC, and added five more years of experience. &nbsp,

The WP will use our city government experience to effectively assist our current and new constituencies, according to the WP.

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Mr. Philemon questioned whether paying” top dollar” for public apartments was fair, and how many would eventually be “worth zero” when their 99-year leases expire.

Every Housing and Development Board ( HDB) estate must be eligible for redevelopment, according to the party’s proposal. Additionally, it wants to expand rent-to-own programs and expand the availability of common rental accommodation, particularly for young songs and low-income families.

” Housing is not just about purchasing,” It’s about being different. No Singaporean may be concerned about aging under a ceiling that is deteriorating, according to the RDU chief during the broadcast. &nbsp,

The group suggests reorganizing MediFund, expanding MediShield Life, and capsing out-of-pocket expenses on the healthcare front. &nbsp,

” Healthcare shouldn’t be a pity. According to Mr. Philemon, it should be a promise. &nbsp,

He added that the party may give citizens more consideration when it came to enclosure, employment, and opportunities, and that it would prefer contributions over connections.

” You shouldn’t be treated like second-class people just because you weren’t born into pleasure, if you’ve worked tight, served the state, and paid your taxes,” he continued. &nbsp,

A “fairer Singapore” may be built without faith, Mr. Philemon said toward the end of the spread.

More raw data and information, whether for cover, heath, or employment, may be made available to the public, according to the party, so that Singaporeans you get involved in solving the problems they share together.

We must revisit regulations that restrict critical thinking and open conversation in a knowledge-based business. The secretary-general remarked,” We can’t be afraid of difficult inquiries.”

In the end, Mr. Philemon argued that RDU supports a Singapore where” no one is left behind” and where respect is not only “reserved for the wealthy.”

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The alliance would also fight to abolish the Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) on all but essential items like food, groceries, utilities, education, healthcare, and medical services. Additionally, it demanded that 65 and older people use completely public transportation. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim, who addressed public housing, stated that PAR would fight to prevent permanent people from purchasing selling Housing and Development Board ( HDB) cottages, which he claimed had caused an “astronomical spike” in selling prices in his conversation.

He claimed that the rise in resale prices “pulls the Build-to-Order ( BTO ) prices along” also. &nbsp,

There is no way to say that the BTOs are cheap when many people only have access to them through substantial government subsidies.

He continued, adding that Line would work to gradually lower property prices for BTOs so they can once again be inexpensive for Singaporeans. &nbsp,

Mr. Lim ended his speech by asking the audience the four questions that the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan, had posed to Americans during the 1980 political strategy.

Are you doing better than you did five years ago? Is it now simpler for you to purchase products from stores than it was five years ago? Do you have more national pride than it did five years ago? Do you still be as proud of your state as you were five years ago?

The Line main said,” We think a lot of you will respond to these questions in the bad.”

He urged voters to “take up” what they have on the election day, May 3; he also urged people to “reject the PAP,” referring to the state as having “taken too much from you and given too little in profit.”

In a three-cornered battle between Alex Yeo of the PAP and Williamson Lee of the Singapore People’s Party, Mr. Lim will square off against Potong Pasir SMC. &nbsp,

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Dr. Tan noted that it is difficult for the party to form the authorities because only 13 PSP individuals were fielded this election.

” But if we are elected to parliament, we did talk out without fear. We will press the government to adopt some of our policy recommendations because we think they may improve your life, he said. &nbsp,

” Development For All” is the election slogan for PSP.

Dr. Tan said the organization thinks that equitable social and economic development in Singapore may be possible.

” People in Singapore should take advantage of the development of our nation.” Progress should not only gain the wealthy elite at the top, but also the environment. No one should be forgotten, he continued.

These are the main principles that underpin the PSP’s statement for this poll.

In its statement, the celebration has outlined 61 policy proposals that address issues like the cost of living, medical, housing, jobs, and wages. &nbsp, &nbsp,

If PSP candidates are elected, as Mr. Leong and Ms. Poa have done for the past five years, Dr. Tan predicted that such issues may be raised in parliament. &nbsp,

He continued, noting that the 13 candidates for PSP are “well-qualified, competent, and have the spirit to offer.”

The group has fielded a team of four at Chua Chu Kang GRC, along with Dr. Tan’s five-member line-up at West Coast-Jurong West GRC, as well as four more individuals at Kebun Baru, Marymount, Pioneer, and Bukit Gombak.

Dr. Tan argued that the candidates for the PSP could have taken the “easier route of staying out of politics immediately.”

” But these men and women are courageous. They “have put themselves ahead to provide Singaporeans and get your voice in parliament,” he said. &nbsp,

They are devoted Singapore who care about our country and are devoted to it.

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In his party’s political broadcast ahead of the May 3 General Election, the opposition People’s Power Party ( PPP ) candidate Vere Nathan Shen Li on Friday ( Apr 25 ) urged Singaporeans to choose leaders “willing to face the tough issues head on.”

Mr. Nathan, 26, argued that Singaporeans should elect leaders who may “fight for the interests of the people over any selfish or short-term get” and who will “lead by case.” &nbsp,

We as a country must ensure that we elect the leaders who will provide the light of truth into every branch of government in order to promote transparency, accountability, and competence. &nbsp,

Without which, no amount of trust may be built, he said. &nbsp,

The PPP&nbsp first introduced Mr. Nathan during a walkabout in mid-March, making him the businesses executive at a landscaping business. He then stated to reporters that he had just joined the party in recent months. &nbsp,

In a four-cornered struggle for the Tampines GRC, he is a member of a PPP team that includes party chief Goh Meng Seng, president Derrick Sim, Mr. Peter Soh, and Ms. Arbaah Haroun.

Mr. Nathan stated in his four-minute talk that Singapore was at “another junction” as it approached its 60th anniversary and that the country was “old enough” to go through what he called a” first real change of safeguard.” &nbsp,

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According to Mr. Tan, SDP MPs may “empower Singaporeans” and defend jobs.

They would accomplish this by “prioritizing Singaporeans and reducing the influx of foreign PMETs ( professionals, managers, executives, and technicians ) so as to ensure job security and wider opportunities.”

Every Singaporean will get paid a salary that accurately accounts for the cost of living, according to a proposed minimum income law.

Additionally, Mr. Tan said the party would support efforts to address mental health issues that are “due to urbanization and the high cost of living.”

He claimed that SDP provided” a distinct and better other” to the PAP and that “our eyesight isn’t just about managing day-to-day challenges.”

We want a more kind-hearted Singapore where the state treats you well and doesn’t abuse you. That will be managed by the SDP.

We want a strong culture that thrives with original concepts and innovations, a culture that lifts everyone, and one that feels like house.

This isn’t just an election battle; it’s a motion for change, for a better tomorrow, according to Mr. Tan.

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On the monetary before, Mr. Fong declared,” We will build an economy that works for you, not just for the wealthy few,”

The celebration is urging a real minimum wage, CPF changes, and” SME-first guidelines” to expand neighborhood businesses, as suggested in its declaration, which was released on Wednesday.

In addition to its more than 50 proposals, the 14-page manifesto titled” Your Future, Our Priority” also advocated for the repeal of the goods and services tax ( GST ) on essentials, setting fixed dates for elections, and mandated National Service for eligible new male citizens.

NSP hopes to “give our children the level they deserve” for the next generation, according to Mr. Fong in his statement.

His party proposes a federal” Youth Assembly SG” software that can etch the ideas of young people into law, as well as scrapping education streaming systems that “label children’s failures at 12” and providing free preschool access.

He noted that NSP will also support a S$ 10 cap on public practitioner visits to community facilities for all Singaporeans, as well as “mental health hubs” in every HDB area, as well as pricing of Build-to-Order flats to be based on design and terrain acquisition costs.

” We does safeguard what matters most to you, your health, and your home,” he continued.

Mr. Fong claimed that” the next paragraph belongs to you” and that the Singapore history has not yet been written.

We pledge to fight for you, battle for your future with the same intensity as we would fight for our own children. Because we struggle with you, too. He continued,” Your goals are Singapore’s dreams.”

” Together, let’s create a state where no one is left on, where” Your Future, Our Priority” isn’t just a phrase – it’s our guarantee,” the quote reads.

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The People’s Power Party ( PPP ) announced on Friday ( Apr 25 ) that Samuel Lee, its candidate for the election, was regrettably wrong and has since assumed full responsibility for the crimes he was found guilty of in 2022.

The party was responding to questions from the media regarding Mr. Lee, who, according to a report from the Straits Times, was detained for a rash incident involving a rider using a personal mobility device ( PMD) along Lorong 4 Toa Payoh in February 2022. &nbsp,

Mr. Lee, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, fatally knocked down the professional support window at the Toa Payoh Victory Family Center. According to The Islands Times, which cited another media statement, Mr. Lee drove and hit the wall after getting angry with the PMD horse. &nbsp,

The 33-year-old, who is a member of PPP’s team competing in the Ang Mo Kio GRC this vote, was charged with two matters of reckless act and later given a six-week prison term, according to PPP. &nbsp,

According to the internet speech, Goh Meng Seng, PPP’s secretary-general, was made aware of the incident in full. &nbsp,

He accepts Samuel’s remorse and accepts complete accountability for his deeds. The group is firmly committed to promoting recovery and subsequent possibilities, values that are in line with those promoted by the Yellow Ribbon Project.

Since later 2023, Mr. Lee has been a part of the Central Executive Committee, where he has dealt with media-related issues.

Mr. Goh described Mr. Lee as a” committed and resilient” individual who, according to his introduction, has “experienced the real difficulties” that many Singaporeans face today, including rising living costs and employment insecurity.

He has shown remarkable commitment to speak up for the needs of common Singaporeans, especially the working course, despite these difficulties, the PPP main continued.

Mr. Lee became well-known after speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, where the group announced they were contesting both Ang Mo Kio and Tampines GRCs.

In a three-cornered combat will take place between the Women’s Action Party and Singapore United Party in Ang Mo Kio, which also includes group manager William Lim, retired legal slave Martinn Ho, building expert Thaddeus Thomas, and gardener Heng Zheng Dao. &nbsp,

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