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Happy Birthday, Singapore! 
Singapore turns 59 this year!  

This year at the National Day Parade (NDP), the PAP-PCF marching contingent will fly its flags high. Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC Xie Yao Quan and MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC Don Wee will lead the contingent.  

Four long-time marchers — Salmah binte Sujak (Jalan Kayu Branch), Peter Tay (Paya Lebar Branch), Lee Loo Loo (Yew Tee Branch) and Tan Cheow Aik (Ang Mo Kio-Hougang Branch) — share their motivations for marching at the NDP every year, as well as their most memorable moments. 

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The pageantry of the NDP is a beloved tradition spanning generations. Here’s a trip down memory lane looking at how it has evolved through the years. Read more

The Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill was a highlight of Parliament this week. Hear from Member of Parliament for Nee Soon GRC Louis Ng on why this Bill benefits citizens, is community-driven, and helps the environment! Watch more

Mr Ng assembled a trusty group of PAP MPs and stakeholders — including BreadTalk, Ya Kun, Singapore Youth for Climate Action and Free Food for All — to craft the Bill. Read more.

NTUC Income's social mission and low-cost insurance schemes will remain unchanged. Our MPs and the Government agree on this key point about the Income-Allianz deal. However, Income must perform well to deliver on its goals. Read more.

Parliament has passed stricter anti-money laundering laws. Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo stresses that Singapore will remain vigilant to ensure our financial ecosystem stays reputable, trusted, and thriving. Read more.

In Parliament, Chair of the Goverment Parliamentary Committee for Health Tan Wu Meng highlighted that young cancer patients need better access to fertility preservation procedures. Watch more.

Good news for East Coast GRC residents. Initiatives are underway to help residents cope with higher cost of living. East Coast GRC MPs are helping lower-income residents get cheaper essentials, and discounts at participating merchants. Read more.

MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Edward Chia believes that communities with strong mental health support systems are healthier and more productive. At Zhenghua, he advocates for better mental health support for all. Watch more.

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