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Members of Parliament

Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim seen at outreach event as WP deliberates Leader of the Opposition nomination

Workers' Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim (centre, left) speaking to Mr Pritam Singh at the party's community outreach event in Serangoon North on Jan 18.
Workers' Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim (centre, left) speaking to Mr Pritam Singh at the party's community outreach event in Serangoon North on Jan 18.

Recap: Pritam Singh removed as Leader of the Opposition

From jobs to healthcare, range of issues to be raised by new batch of NMPs

Nine NMPs - consisting of eight new faces and one returning member - were announced by the Office of the Clerk of Parliament on Jan 2.
Nine NMPs - consisting of eight new faces and one returning member - were announced by the Office of the Clerk of Parliament on Jan 2.

9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

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

MP’s defection shakes up Canadian politics before budget vote

Mr Chris d’Entremont, a Nova Scotia MP, on Nov 4 announced his decision to resign from the opposition Conservative Party and defect to the ruling Liberal party.
Mr Chris d’Entremont, a Nova Scotia MP, on Nov 4 announced his decision to resign from the opposition Conservative Party and defect to the ruling Liberal party.

Recap: Parliament debates Oxley Rd site, passes Bill giving Customs more power to probe trade offences

Parliament to cover Megan Khung report, caning for scammers; WP proposes changes to online harms Bill

The sitting will also cover the debates on new Bills that propose caning as punishment for scammers and scam mules.
The sitting will also cover the debates on new Bills that propose caning as punishment for scammers and scam mules.

Recap: MPs debate transparent premiums, payout increases for disability insurance scheme

Shanmugam to deliver ministerial statement on race and religion in Parliament on Oct 14

Generic photo of the Parliament House taken on Aug 21, 2025.
Generic photo of the Parliament House taken on Aug 21, 2025.

Unplanned haka halts New Zealand Parliament after MP’s speech

Te Pati Maori’s Ms Oriini Kaipara was elected to Parliament in September to fill a vacant seat and made her first speech to the House on Oct 9.
Te Pati Maori’s Ms Oriini Kaipara was elected to Parliament in September to fill a vacant seat and made her first speech to the House on Oct 9.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.