Singapore Parliament

S’pore must be careful the NMP system does not become a revolving door for aspiring politicians

The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.

57 names proposed for Nominated MP roles

Names of the NMP candidates will be submitted to an eight-member Special Select Committee chaired by Speaker Seah Kian Peng.

Majority of F&B outlets here that closed in 2025 did not last over five years: MTI

The first 10 months of 2025 also saw 3,357 new food and beverage (F&B) outlets being registered, while there were 2,431 closures.

Independent candidates in GE2025 among those who have applied to be NMPs

GE2025 independent candidates Darryl Lo (left) and Jeremy Tan (right) have submitted their applications to be considered for the Nominated Members of Parliament (NMP) scheme.

ECDA will use AI to review CCTV footage in pre-school investigations, detect potential misconduct

Preschoolers from NTUC My First Skool engaging in a jigsaw puzzle activity on 5 May 2017.

Basement dining room at 38 Oxley Road considered ‘less private’ than other parts of house by Govt

The basement dining room at 38 Oxley Road, photographed in October 2011. This was where the founding members of the People's Action Party (PAP) discussed setting up a new party. Founding members included Lee Kuan Yew, Ismail Rahim, K.M. Byrne, S. Rajaratnam, Devan Nair, Toh Chin Chye, Goh Keng Swee and Samad Ismail.

S’pore needs to keep up with global tax changes to stay competitive in tough times: Jeffrey Siow

The Government is closely monitoring international developments regarding the global tax regime, and if necessary, review its approach, said SMS Jeffrey Siow.

Singapore’s food stockpiles not meant to influence food prices: Zaqy

Food stockpiling is one of the pillars of Singapore’s food security strategy to ensure food resilience here.

38 Oxley Road should be retained as it bore witness to key moments in S’pore history, says minister

The National Heritage Board and Singapore Land Authority announced on Nov 3 its intention to gazette 38 Oxley Road to preserve it as a national monument.

Govt will keep all options open for 38 Oxley Road, ‘strive for solution that will unite’: David Neo

Written notice from the National Heritage Board pasted on the gate of 38 Oxley Road, informing its owner of the Government's intention to gazette the site as a national monument.

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