Parliament passed changes to the Child Development Co-Savings Bill, a welcome step towards a Singapore made for families.

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Parliament passed key changes to the Maintenance of Parents Act ([link removed]) (MPA) on 4 July 2023, strengthening support for neglected elderly parents, and preventing misuse of the law by those who did not fulfill their parental duties as parents.

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* For family and fairness, timely amendments ensure the MPA is not losing relevance ([link removed])
* MPs' views on MPA (in English ([link removed]) and Chinese ([link removed]) )
* 修正赡养父母法令 助年长者保护子女利益 ([link removed])
* 麦波申单选区议员陈佩玲：《赡养父母法令》修正合时宜 ([link removed])

Members of the House had a robust, thorough, and full debate ([link removed]) on the rental of two Ridout Road bungalows by Ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan.

Our MPs raised clarifications, which were important because they demonstrated our Party's commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability in the government and nationally. We will continue to raise the difficult questions when needed. Watch more. ([link removed])
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ([link removed]) also reiterated that the PAP will be unwavering in its commitment to uphold the high standards of honesty and incorruptibility that Singaporeans expect of us. Watch ([link removed]) and read more ([link removed]) .

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Parliament rejected a motion to abolish the GRC system. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing ([link removed]) laid out ([link removed]) how the GRC system ensures that Parliament reflects the multiracial make-up of our people and that our politics do not become racially charged. Read more ([link removed]) .
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A safe, harmonious family unit is important to us. Speaking up in support of amendments to the Women’s Charter, our MPs called for better protection for survivors of family violence and strengthened ability for Government’s intervention in family violence cases. Read more ([link removed]) .

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在《狮城有约》的《议员也一样》单元中，榜鹅西单选区议员孙雪玲 ([link removed]) 分享自己如何努力锻炼保持身心健康，以便更好地陪伴孩子长大。她也谈到自己和区内年轻家庭的交流，如何把身为母亲，和孩子互动的经验带到区内。点击观看 ([link removed]) 。

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