SINGAPORE: Workers ‘ Party ( WP ) chief Pritam Singh said the opposition party has played its part as a “loyal opposition” in parliament in 2024 and will work hard to secure people’s support ahead of the General Election next year.
Mr. Singh stated in his New Year’s message on Tuesday ( Dec 31 ) that the WP has taken its parliamentary duties seriously, and that it has raised issues like housing and living costs during this administration.  ,
The WP, which has eight MPs in the House, is the only group other than the Women’s Action Party with appointed Members of Parliament.  ,
” The Workers ‘ Party has played its part to promote a more robust political agreement for Singapore, where other views do not just have a message, but a ballot in parliament”, said Mr Singh, who is also Leader of the Opposition.
The Workers ‘ Party strongly believes that Singapore and Singaporeans will benefit from creative political discussions and the meticulous response of policymakers to questions. As a devoted criticism in parliament in 2024, we worked and contributed to this goal.
WP’S Parliament RECORD IN 2024
Mr. Singh the  led a heated conversation on a motion on electric protection during which WP MPs demanded stronger consumer protections and measures to address the issue.
the disparity of energy between businesses and consumers.
After one of Singapore’s largest money laundering circumstances,  , the , anti-money fraud Bill , was debated on and passed in August. Among the issues raised, He Ting Ru ( WP-Sengkang ) suggested oversight to include single family offices, fine art and cryptocurrencies.
WP MPs, including Mr. Singh, echoed many important issues Singapore had on social media about the proposed offer during discussions on the Income-Allianz offer, which would eventually be blocked by the government. These included issues on fiscal control and settings in Allianz, as well as Income’s cultural goal.
The WP also made an appearance during the protracted conversations on the Platform Workers ‘ Bill in September.  ,
After Mr. Gerald Giam ( WP-Aljunied ), who questioned the independence of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and its effectiveness in advocating for workers, and  , ruling party MPs, a heated discussion ensued.