Parliament backs amended WP motion on Singapore’s future economy after 9-hour debate; WP MPs record dissent
The motion was passed with four amendments after a debate involving 24 MPs, including four political office holders.
Parliament voted in favor of an amended motion on Singapore's future economy after a nine-hour debate involving 24 MPs, including four political office holders. The original motion, tabled by Workers' Party (WP) MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim, called for a more equal and inclusive economy in Singapore with opportunities for entrepreneurs, households, businesses, workers, and ideas to thrive.
The amended motion, proposed by PAP MP Edward Chia, aligned the motion's aspirations with the government's Economic Strategy Review (ESR) and recognized the role of global enterprises in Singapore's future economy. However, all 12 opposition MPs voted against the amended motion, as well as the entire amendment.
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