Letter from PM Lawrence Wong to PAP MPs on Rules of Prudence on 28 May 2025

hellmos

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extra emphasis

SEPARATING BUSINESS AND POLITICS

Separate your public political position from your private, professional or business interests. Be wary of potential conflicts between these interests and your public duties as MPs.

MPs who are in business, who occupy senior management positions in companies, or who sit on company boards, should be especially vigilant. You must not exploit your public position as Government MPs, your close contacts with the Ministers, or your access to government departments and civil servants, for your personal interest or the benefit of your employers. Your conduct must always be above board.

MPs who are employed by companies or industry associations may at times have to make public statements on behalf of their company or industry association. If you have to do so, make it clear that you are not speaking as an MP, but in your private, professional or business capacity. Do not use Parliamentary questions or speeches to lobby the Government on behalf of your businesses or clients. When you raise matters in Parliament related to your own businesses or your clients, be careful to first declare your pecuniary interest in the issue.

You may, however, relay feedback and speak freely to Ministers and other political office holders who are your Parliamentary colleagues. They will listen carefully to arguments on principles, especially when they relate to the general policy of their Ministries. But they will not exercise their discretion to change individual decisions without very good reasons which they can justify publicly. The Government must always base decisions on the merits of the issues, and not yield to pressure from interested parties.
 

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Then faster go take those "safe and effective" covid jabs on screen.
Hypocrites.
 

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Election time - PAP MP wannabes beg us to vote and elect them into Parliament.

After election time - diam diam in Parliament + vote for GST increment + screw Sinkies upside down.

60 years of same pattern and chao kuan. Very sian la.
 

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Good start but who can enforce
Government Party Whip
The Party Whip ensures good communication within the party and contributes to the smooth running of the party's parliamentary machinery. The Whip lists the speaking MPs for each item of business and estimates the time required so that a sitting can be completed within schedule.

Often regarded as the disciplinarian in his respective party, the Whip ensures that there are sufficient party members in the Chamber to support the party's position and that MPs vote according to the party's line. Occasionally, he may "lift the whip" and allow MPs to vote according to their conscience.

https://www.parliament.gov.sg/about-us/structure/government-party-whip

Gan Kim Yong
MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC
(born 1959)
21 May
2011
27 September
2015
12th Parliament[10]
Chan Chun Sing
MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC
(born 1969)
28 September
2015
5 June
2019
13th Parliament[11]
Janil Puthucheary
MP for Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC
(born 1972)
6 June
2019
Incumbent13th Parliament[11]
14th Parliament

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_Whip_of_the_People's_Action_Party
 

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Always remember that as MPs we are servants of the people, not their masters. Listen closely to Singaporeans, help them to tackle pressing needs, and express their aspirations and concerns in Parliament and to the Government.

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LOL
 

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Can ask chatgpt to summarise¿
Letter from PM Lawrence Wong to PAP MPs: Rules of Prudence The webpage contains a letter from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to People's Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament (MPs) outlining the "Rules of Prudence" for the new term. The letter emphasizes the importance of integrity, honesty, and incorruptibility, and provides guidelines for MPs to maintain a high standard of conduct, separate their public and private interests, and engage with the public effectively. The letter also covers topics such as social media usage, directorships, and financial prudence, highlighting the need for MPs to be mindful of their public image and reputation.

Key Points:

  • Maintain integrity, honesty, and incorruptibility
  • Separate public and private interests
  • Engage with the public effectively through various channels
  • Be mindful of social media usage and public image
  • Follow guidelines for directorships and financial prudence
 

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maybe no mango eating?

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