Shanmugam: Workers' Party's ambiguous rejection of Noor Deros risks long-term damages to S'pore
The Workers’ Party was ambiguous when rejecting the support of the self-styled preacher Noor Deros, and when foreign politicians from PAS attempted to influence the elections, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam said in a ministerial statement in Parliament earlier this week.
He said that the WP's vague response to Noor Deros’ demands must have been a deliberate choice based on a calculation of interest, but it does long-term damage to Singapore.
He also recounted how Singapore's founding leaders faced tremendous opposition to a multiracial approach, but chose to follow a more difficult and idealistic course.
He cautioned that Identity politics now sharply divide countries all over the world, and when faultlines of ethnicity, race and religion deepen, minorities suffer. Watch more.
The PAP Seniors Group (PAPSG) will focus on activism and advocacy for Singapore’s seniors, said Chairperson Tan See Leng at a dialogue session on 12 Oct. Read more.
The Restaurant Association of Singapore, in collaboration with the PAP Mental Health Group (MHG), Silver Ribbon (Singapore), and Total Wellness Initiative Singapore, has launched a new peer support programme to help food and beverage operators address imental health challenges. Read more.
Edward Chia, who serves on the PAP MHG's steering committee and the RAS' management committee, emphasised that F&B operators need assistance as they manage challenges related to manpower, landlords, and tenancy on their own. Co-Chairperson of the PAP MHG Wan Rizal said that the Group wants to expand support to other sectors.
Vikram Nair, Chairperson of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law, said that the GPC will focus on current issues relating to Singapore’s internal security, which includes drug abuse, for this term of government. Read and watch.
