However, nominated MP Siew Kum Hong suggested bolder changes.
One idea is to create a hybrid system of government where the majority of seats are determined by a first-past-the-post system with a limited number of seats allotted proportionately based on voting patterns.
He also called for Group Representation Constituencies to be downsized and more Single Member Constituency seats.
Mr Siew said: "These moves, together with clear commitments to refrain from the constant re-drawing of electoral boundaries and to openly publish the reasons and justifications for any re-drawing of electoral boundaries will all go a long way towards restoring Singaporeans' respect for the political process in Singapore, and hence increasing their desire to participate in and engage with the political process.
“The act of voting embodies participation in democracy and seeing the potential for impact embodied in their vote will naturally lead to renewed political consciousness and engagement.”
Political analysts said they don't expect drastic changes to Singapore's political system. But to begin with, they said the government might want to address often-made criticisms on issues such as allowing more representation of alternative and opposing views in Parliament. - CNA/vm
Elite Malay, Elite Chinese, Elite Indian and Elite Eurasian must giving chance to Singlish poor Chinese into parliament by SMC.
Poor Malay and Poor Indian must continue support Poor Chinese to contest in GRC's
One idea is to create a hybrid system of government where the majority of seats are determined by a first-past-the-post system with a limited number of seats allotted proportionately based on voting patterns.
He also called for Group Representation Constituencies to be downsized and more Single Member Constituency seats.
Mr Siew said: "These moves, together with clear commitments to refrain from the constant re-drawing of electoral boundaries and to openly publish the reasons and justifications for any re-drawing of electoral boundaries will all go a long way towards restoring Singaporeans' respect for the political process in Singapore, and hence increasing their desire to participate in and engage with the political process.
“The act of voting embodies participation in democracy and seeing the potential for impact embodied in their vote will naturally lead to renewed political consciousness and engagement.”
Political analysts said they don't expect drastic changes to Singapore's political system. But to begin with, they said the government might want to address often-made criticisms on issues such as allowing more representation of alternative and opposing views in Parliament. - CNA/vm
Elite Malay, Elite Chinese, Elite Indian and Elite Eurasian must giving chance to Singlish poor Chinese into parliament by SMC.
Poor Malay and Poor Indian must continue support Poor Chinese to contest in GRC's
