Matthew Mohan

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

Singapore The Workers' Party chief was responding to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah saying that opposition voices in parliament are "guaranteed" via the Non-Constituency MP scheme. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: Only elected opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) can “pressure and push” the government, said Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh on Tuesday (Apr 29).

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh on Monday (Apr 28) countered comments by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the opposition party's position on the aborted Income-Allianz deal, saying that Mr Lee maybe "only wants to present one side of the facts". Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a Tampines GRC walkabout, Mr Singh said there was "good reason" recorded on the parliament Hansard why his party had abstained from voting on an Amendment Bill to block the merger.

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: Candidates from five political parties contesting in the General Election discussed key issues ranging from immigration and jobs to the cost of living during a televised roundtable on Sunday (Apr 27). Invitations to the roundtable are typically extended to the four political parties fielding the largest number of candidates. However, five parties were invited this year due to a tie for the fourth spot.

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

Singapore Mr Singh, who was speaking at the party's second rally, also hit out at the PAP's labour union candidates. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh took aim at the People's Action Party (PAP) manifesto on Saturday (Apr 26), describing it as "short on substance and specifics".

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: As it has over the years, immigration continues to be a hot-button issue among some Singaporeans. It is thus no surprise that political parties contesting the May 3 General Election are offering a range of policy ideas related to the matter. CNA takes a look at key proposals put forth by the five parties contesting the most seats and which have issued their manifestos.