Serious PAP MPs treated as kids, in letter from PM

[Confuseous]

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong advised all his fellow Member of Parliaments (MPs) from the People’s Action Party (PAP) to be prepared for sharper questioning as they have more opposition MPs in Parliament now.

In a letter sent to PAP MPs on how they should conduct themselves, PM Lee advised them to be ready to engage the opposition, clarify their interventions and be critical of their ideas.

“With more opposition MPs in the new Parliament, and a Leader of the Opposition formally designated, we must expect sharper questioning and debate in Parliament,” PM Lee said on 1 August in the eight-page “rules of prudence” usually issued to PAP MPs after each general election.

He added, “PAP MPs should express their views frankly, whether for or against Government policies. During debates, speak freely and with conviction. Press your points vigorously, and do not shy away from robust exchange.”

Among other things, he told them to attend ALL parliamentary sessions, and if unable to do so due to illness or overseas business trips, they are to write in and
ask for permission. To prepare for parliament, they should also write out the full speech first; if not, at least in point form. (PDF of entire letter included....)

https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2...ing-as-more-opposition-mps-are-in-parliament/

 

[ckmpd]

Arent they kids? They dare not speak unless given permission. They have to vote the way the Whip decides

 

[frenchbriefs]

Arent they kids? They dare not speak unless given permission. They have to vote the way the Whip decides

kids arent afraid of talking back.....its usually the adults that are groomed and more docile and domesticated.

 

[ckmpd]

kids arent afraid of talking back.....its usually the adults that are groomed and more docile and domesticated.

because they have been castrated in NS?

 

[laksaboy]

He's been PM since 2004... still don't want to fuck off? Shameless.

 

[3_M]

lhl wants ruling party MP to play the role of opposition while expecting opposition MP to come out with alternative policies. The bar is much higher for opposition .

 

[Leongsam]

This letter is for public consumption. There could be another threatening MPs with immediate expulsion if they cross the boundaries.

 

[spinn]

lol. yes men need clear instructions

 

[Confuseous]

lhl wants ruling party MP to play the role of opposition while expecting opposition MP to come out with alternative policies. The bar is much higher for opposition .

His comments as reported by CNA that by speaking out, who knows, they may find that they could offer better
solutions that the opposition. White flag up already, of his newbies.

 

[laksaboy]

His comments as reported by CNA that by speaking out, who knows, they may find that they could offer better
solutions that the opposition. White flag up already, of his newbies.

More like steal their solutions and pass them off as their own.

 

[lostvirgin]

Oh dear. What a loving mother hen.

 

[po2wq]

... “With more opposition MPs in the new Parliament, and a Leader of the Opposition formally designated, we must expect sharper questioning and debate in Parliament ...

utmost respect r given 2 mps voted in ... basically, tis means dat ncmp n nmp r useless n 4 wayang oni ...

 

[steffychun]

They sleep like kids.

 

[KuanTi01]

The truth is out! PAP MPs need to be spoonfed and treated like schoolboys and girls. Call it herd instinct and lack of initiative if you want to be kind.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

I doubt the pap MPs can handle tough and relevant questions. I am pretty sure that fumble heng will fumble more

 

[melzp]

See the loophole? So n So can request for meeting or survey in other foreign associate companies.
61% stupid voters hv no foresight.