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Saying no to ‘ponteng’: Malaysian activist starts petition against absenteeism in Parliament

Activist Roshinee Mookaiah (middle, in blue) engaging supporters of her petition on April 18 on the need to ensure MPs attend Parliament.

Parliament to discuss cushioning S’pore from Middle East conflict’s impact; three ministers to speak

A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.

MPs’ plans to beat the heat: Microforests, sheltered walkways, and more outreach

Climate change is nudging up global temperatures, with eight of the 10 hottest years in Singapore happening since 2002.

Singapore’s approach of fiscal prudence provides buffer, assurance in turbulent world: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.

Strong finances give S’pore a strategic advantage in an uncertain world: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in Parliament on Feb 26.

Wealth taxes to tackle inequality, more support for families and seniors: MPs on Day 2 of Budget debate

With Singapore’s total fertility rate standing at less than half the replacement rate, MPs suggested policy changes to encourage people to choose parenthood

MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments

Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.

News analysis

Back in business: Indonesia’s suspended MPs return as if the protests never happened

ktparliament - Five Indonesian MPs face a parliamentary ethics council hearing on Nov 5, 2025, after making controversial comments that were deemed to play a part in sparking mass protests in August and September 2025.

PHOTO: INDONESIAN PARLIAMENT

Budget 2026: MPs debate if $15.1b surplus is ammunition for the future or ‘unnecessary hoarding’

Members of Parliament debated the larger-than-expected surplus on the first day of the Budget debate.

Tackle inequality, address cost-of-living concerns: MPs at Day 1 of Budget debate

The rising cost of living remains one of the top concerns among Singapore households, MPs said.

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