'Minister, would you like to take part in the debate?': WP MP He Ting Ru calls out Singapore minister who kept talking as she was delivering her speech
"This section of my speech is dedicated to all the mums out there who have had to drink water to stave off hunger pains so their children can eat, especially in a city of seeming abundance and millionaires. (Also a shoutout to all women who have ever been talked over 🙃 #iykyk)" she wrote in an FB post
Singaporean Workers’ Party Member of Parliament He Ting Ru drew attention after posting a video of herself addressing a Singapore minister who continued speaking while she was delivering her speech on food security. On September 10, Ms He emphasized the need to strengthen Singapore's food resilience, given the country's food insecurity, especially among households.
She urged policymakers to consider the accessibility and affordability of good food for all households. During her 20-minute speech, Ms He paused and addressed a minister who was talking over her, politely asking if they would like to participate in the debate. She shared the video on social media, accompanied by a powerful caption about mothers who have sacrificed to feed their children in a city of abundance.
Netizens praised Ms He for her callout, while others criticized her for not naming the minister or suggesting alternative ways to address the disruption.
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