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Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
- published: 02 Sep 2015
- views: 210803
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
- published: 07 Sep 2016
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Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?"
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- published: 09 Mar 2017
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Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com
- published: 12 Dec 2012
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MP Low Thia Khiang raised questions on the SAF Terrex to Minister Ng Eng Hen at Parliament (9 Jan)
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SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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- published: 07 Feb 2013
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Low Thia Khiang
Low Thia Khiang (simplified Chinese: 刘程强; traditional Chinese: 劉程強; pinyin: Liú Chéngqiáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lâu Thiâⁿ-kiàng; born 5 September 1956) is a Singaporean politician and businessman. He is the leader of the Workers' Party (WP) and the de facto leader of the opposition in Singapore's Parliament. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1991, representing the Single Member Constituency (SMC) of Hougang SMC from 1991 to 2011, and the Aljunied GRC since 2011. He is the MP responsible for the Bedok Reservoir–Punggol Division within Aljunied GRC.
Low is one of six elected opposition MPs in Singapore's 13th Parliament. On 2018, he will become the longest serving Opposition Member of Parliament in Singapore, replacing Chiam See Tong.
Background
Low was educated at Lik Teck Primary School and Chung Cheng High School, before going on to study at Nanyang University where he majored in Chinese language and literature, and government and public administration. In 1981, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese studies at the National University of Singapore. In 1982, he completed a diploma in education. He worked as a teacher for a few years, before starting his own business.
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Workers' Party
Workers' Party is a name used by a number of political parties throughout the world. While the name has been used by both left-wing and right-wing organizations, it is currently used by left-wing followers of Communism, Maoism, Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, Social Democracy, Socialism and Trotskyism.
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Defunct Workers' parties include:
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Thumbnail crab
The thumbnail crab, Thia scutellata, is a species of crab whose carapace resembles a human thumbnail. It is found in the North Sea, north-east Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It is the only extant species in the genus Thia, although two fossil species are known.
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Party leader
In politics, a party leader is the most powerful official within a political party. He/She speaks to his/her political party and represents them. The party leader is typically responsible for managing the party's relationship with the general public. As such, he or she will take a leading role in developing and communicating party policy, especially election platforms, to the electorate. He or she is also typically the public face of the party and the principal media contact.
In many representative democracies, party leaders compete directly for high political office. For example, leaders of parties in presidential and semi-presidential republics will often run for President. In parliamentary systems of government, party leaders typically seek to become prime minister. It is thus typical in such states (e.g., in the Westminster system) for the party leader to seek election to the legislature, and, if elected, to simultaneously serve as the party's parliamentary leader.
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Mr. Lee (rapper)
Mr. Lee (born Leroy Haggard Jr. in 1968), sometimes credited as Lee Haggard or Mr. Lee & Kompany, is an American DJ, producer and hip-house rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is known in the Chicago house music scene as one of the pioneers who brought hip hop to the genre, which would later be coined as hip house.
Mr. Lee charted three times on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Get Busy" (#2, 1989), "Pump That Body" (#1, 1990) and "Get Off" (#32, 1992). His tracks "Pump Up London" (#64, 1988) and "Get Busy" (#41, 1989) featured in the UK Singles Chart. Mr. Lee released two albums, Get Busy in 1990 and I Wanna Rock Right Now in 1992.
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8:23MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with ChinaMP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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4:03Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world orderLow Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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12:59PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far. Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences". The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop." To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?" Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies. This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes." Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections". "We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party. "We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves." He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions." Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for. ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺ Content had been truncated due to text limit, pls visit below link for full content: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-and-wp-chief-cross/1125870.html -
14:57General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
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8:21Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) BillMr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
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1:23Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidencyWorkers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG -
3:58MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?" Video CNA -
6:41Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignationLow Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com -
2:16Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
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2:36Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map". Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said. The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked. "Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low. "The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added. Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work. He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition. "Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC. In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter. "Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said. Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce. "I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC. Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue. He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament. "Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population." Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history. He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders. "These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support." www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1252923/1/.html
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MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
published: 09 Jan 2017 -
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far. Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences". The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified t...
published: 28 May 2014 -
General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
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Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
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Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
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MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?" Video CNA
published: 09 Mar 2017 -
Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com
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Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
MP Low Thia Khiang raised questions on the SAF Terrex to Minister Ng Eng Hen at Parliament (9 Jan)
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map". Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said. The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked. "Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to?...
published: 07 Feb 2013
MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliamen...
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
https://wn.com/Mp_Low_Thia_Khiang_Asks_Questions_On_Singapore's_Relations_With_China
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
- published: 09 Jan 2017
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
https://wn.com/Low_Thia_Khiang_Seeks_Clarification_On_Singapore’S_Foreign_Policy_In_The_New_World_Order
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in ...
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
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- Duration: 14:57
- Updated: 02 Sep 2015
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Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
- published: 02 Sep 2015
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Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:21
- Updated: 15 Aug 2016
- views: 5722
- published: 15 Aug 2016
- views: 5722
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:23
- Updated: 07 Sep 2016
- views: 1385
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other me...
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
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Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
- published: 07 Sep 2016
- views: 1385
MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
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- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 09 Mar 2017
- views: 1803
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considera...
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?"
Video CNA
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Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?"
Video CNA
- published: 09 Mar 2017
- views: 1803
Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
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- Duration: 6:41
- Updated: 12 Dec 2012
- views: 70140
Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael P...
Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com
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Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com
- published: 12 Dec 2012
- views: 70140
Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:16
- Updated: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 10464
MP Low Thia Khiang raised questions on the SAF Terrex to Minister Ng Eng Hen at Parliament (9 Jan)
- published: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 10464
Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
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- Duration: 2:36
- Updated: 07 Feb 2013
- views: 18845
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) r...
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1252923/1/.html
https://wn.com/Low_Thia_Khiang_Says_Govt_Driving_With_Upside_Down_Population_Road_Map_07Feb2013
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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- published: 07 Feb 2013
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Low Thia Khiang reply DPM Teo on Opp Party Can't Deliver - 08Apr2011
SINGAPORE: Secretary-General of the Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang has said again that his party is not ready to form an alternative government. In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, he also clarified his stand on why he thinks Singapore needs an "insurance policy" in the form of more elected opposition members from his party, in case the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) fails. Mr Low is currently one of two opposition Members of Parliament. Even with the addition of Non-Constituency MP Sylvia Lim from his Workers' Party, Mr Low said it is not enough as an "insurance" for Singaporeans. On Thursday, PAP's Second Assistant Secretary-General Teo Chee Hean had challenged that stand, saying the Workers' Party was asking Singaporeans to pay a premium when it is not ready with an alternati...
published: 08 Apr 2011 -
MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
published: 09 Jan 2017 -
PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far. Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences". The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified t...
published: 28 May 2014 -
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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Low Thia Khiang to defend his seat in Aljunied - 05Aug2015
"I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC," says the Workers' Party Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang. SINGAPORE: The Secretary-General of the Opposition Workers' Party (WP) Low Thia Khiang has confirmed he will defend his seat in Aljunied GRC for the upcoming General Election. "I appreciate very much the residents of Aljunied who have given us a chance to serve, who have responded to the call to move Singapore towards a First World Parliament," he told reporters before his Meet The People session in Hougang on Wednesday (Aug 5). He said he is "happy" to see that the Government today is "more responsive". "There are many policy U-turns being made for the benefit of the people and I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC and I'm grateful for their support," Mr ...
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map". Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said. The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked. "Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to?...
published: 07 Feb 2013 -
WP Low Thia Khiang queries on long waiting times at Specialist Outpatient Clinics - 12Apr2016
WP chief Low Thia Khiang queries on the long waiting times people experience at specialist outpatient clinics (SOC). Video CNA
published: 17 Apr 2016 -
WP prefer no NCMP at all
During an interview in Sep 2015, Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang said that he "prefer not to NCMP at all." Fast forward to Jan 2016: WP cannot wait to file motion to have Daniel Goh to replace Lee Li Lian as NCMP. Video Source: Fabrications About The PAP https://www.facebook.com/FabricationsAboutThePAP/videos/954924784563530/
published: 19 Jan 2016 -
Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang responds to DPM Teo Chee Hean's "crocodile tears" comment
Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang responds to DPM Teo Chee Hean's "crocodile tears" comment
published: 16 Aug 2015
ST Exclusive: Interview with WP's Low Thia Khiang
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- Duration: 5:46
- Updated: 11 Sep 2015
- views: 5679
Low Thia Khiang reply DPM Teo on Opp Party Can't Deliver - 08Apr2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:06
- Updated: 08 Apr 2011
- views: 57617
SINGAPORE: Secretary-General of the Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang has said again that his party is not ready to form an alternative government.
In an intervie...
SINGAPORE: Secretary-General of the Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang has said again that his party is not ready to form an alternative government.
In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, he also clarified his stand on why he thinks Singapore needs an "insurance policy" in the form of more elected opposition members from his party, in case the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) fails.
Mr Low is currently one of two opposition Members of Parliament.
Even with the addition of Non-Constituency MP Sylvia Lim from his Workers' Party, Mr Low said it is not enough as an "insurance" for Singaporeans.
On Thursday, PAP's Second Assistant Secretary-General Teo Chee Hean had challenged that stand, saying the Workers' Party was asking Singaporeans to pay a premium when it is not ready with an alternative plan.
Mr Teo, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, also questioned the WP for making the claim when it said it is not ready to form an alternative government yet.
Mr Low said: "We are not saying vote us in to form an alternative government. We are saying as a start, Singaporeans have to insure themselves by voting WP into parliament, to start the process of looking at the possibility of forming an alternative government in the future. We are not even starting yet.
"If we want to be first-world nation, you must at the same time, in tandem, move towards a first-world parliament to provide the kind of safeguard and protection against failure of the government and to protect the rights and interests of the people.
"At this point in time we can't. Let's be realistic. I'm the only elected member of parliament from the Workers' Party in parliament and we have one NCMP. And this election we probably will field 20 over candidates. And that is my worry, that if you continue like that without experienced politicians and parliamentarians and without a mechanism which we can spring out to form an alternative government, when the Government fails, I think we'd be in trouble."
Mr Low stressed that it is important to take this step now while the country is stable and enjoying good economic growth.
Separately, he said the party's manifesto is ready and would focus on creating a better future for Singapore.
Mr Low said: "This election is also about the future and the Workers' Party is also looking about the future of Singapore, the future of Singaporeans and how do we move forward as a nation in the future for a better Singapore."
Mr Low said he is still mulling over the possibility of leading a team to fight in a GRC. He pointed out that the stakes are high and his decision will only be known on Nomination Day. Mr Low said whatever that decision is, he will always be thankful for the support he has received from his Hougang residents.
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https://wn.com/Low_Thia_Khiang_Reply_Dpm_Teo_On_Opp_Party_Can't_Deliver_08Apr2011
SINGAPORE: Secretary-General of the Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang has said again that his party is not ready to form an alternative government.
In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, he also clarified his stand on why he thinks Singapore needs an "insurance policy" in the form of more elected opposition members from his party, in case the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) fails.
Mr Low is currently one of two opposition Members of Parliament.
Even with the addition of Non-Constituency MP Sylvia Lim from his Workers' Party, Mr Low said it is not enough as an "insurance" for Singaporeans.
On Thursday, PAP's Second Assistant Secretary-General Teo Chee Hean had challenged that stand, saying the Workers' Party was asking Singaporeans to pay a premium when it is not ready with an alternative plan.
Mr Teo, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, also questioned the WP for making the claim when it said it is not ready to form an alternative government yet.
Mr Low said: "We are not saying vote us in to form an alternative government. We are saying as a start, Singaporeans have to insure themselves by voting WP into parliament, to start the process of looking at the possibility of forming an alternative government in the future. We are not even starting yet.
"If we want to be first-world nation, you must at the same time, in tandem, move towards a first-world parliament to provide the kind of safeguard and protection against failure of the government and to protect the rights and interests of the people.
"At this point in time we can't. Let's be realistic. I'm the only elected member of parliament from the Workers' Party in parliament and we have one NCMP. And this election we probably will field 20 over candidates. And that is my worry, that if you continue like that without experienced politicians and parliamentarians and without a mechanism which we can spring out to form an alternative government, when the Government fails, I think we'd be in trouble."
Mr Low stressed that it is important to take this step now while the country is stable and enjoying good economic growth.
Separately, he said the party's manifesto is ready and would focus on creating a better future for Singapore.
Mr Low said: "This election is also about the future and the Workers' Party is also looking about the future of Singapore, the future of Singaporeans and how do we move forward as a nation in the future for a better Singapore."
Mr Low said he is still mulling over the possibility of leading a team to fight in a GRC. He pointed out that the stakes are high and his decision will only be known on Nomination Day. Mr Low said whatever that decision is, he will always be thankful for the support he has received from his Hougang residents.
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- published: 08 Apr 2011
- views: 57617
MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:23
- Updated: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 23357
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliamen...
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
https://wn.com/Mp_Low_Thia_Khiang_Asks_Questions_On_Singapore's_Relations_With_China
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
- published: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 23357
PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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- Duration: 12:59
- Updated: 28 May 2014
- views: 399193
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in ...
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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- Duration: 4:03
- Updated: 02 Mar 2017
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
- published: 02 Mar 2017
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Low Thia Khiang to defend his seat in Aljunied - 05Aug2015
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"I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC," says the Workers' Party Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang.
SINGAPORE: The Secretary-General of the Opp...
"I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC," says the Workers' Party Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang.
SINGAPORE: The Secretary-General of the Opposition Workers' Party (WP) Low Thia Khiang has confirmed he will defend his seat in Aljunied GRC for the upcoming General Election.
"I appreciate very much the residents of Aljunied who have given us a chance to serve, who have responded to the call to move Singapore towards a First World Parliament," he told reporters before his Meet The People session in Hougang on Wednesday (Aug 5).
He said he is "happy" to see that the Government today is "more responsive". "There are many policy U-turns being made for the benefit of the people and I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC and I'm grateful for their support," Mr Low added.
Aljunied GRC is the only Opposition-run GRC in Singapore. In 2011, the WP won 54.7 per cent of the votes in the General Election, versus the ruling People's Action Party's 45.3 per cent. The WP team there includes party chairman Sylvia Lim, and MPs Chen Show Mao, Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap and Pritam Singh.
Mr Low added that it is difficult for the party to move. "Where else can we move? Our base is here. We don't have the resources to go as far as the West or all over Singapore," Mr Low stated.
"We make good use of our resources to provide a choice to Singaporeans and to build up a credible Opposition over time."
When asked if the upcoming election will see the current WP team of Aljunied MPs intact, he said: "We will give you more information about the candidates and all that so let's be patient about it. But I will stay."
He added that the WP would still like to avoid three-cornered fights if possible as it is a "waste of resources".
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"I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC," says the Workers' Party Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang.
SINGAPORE: The Secretary-General of the Opposition Workers' Party (WP) Low Thia Khiang has confirmed he will defend his seat in Aljunied GRC for the upcoming General Election.
"I appreciate very much the residents of Aljunied who have given us a chance to serve, who have responded to the call to move Singapore towards a First World Parliament," he told reporters before his Meet The People session in Hougang on Wednesday (Aug 5).
He said he is "happy" to see that the Government today is "more responsive". "There are many policy U-turns being made for the benefit of the people and I want to continue to serve residents of Aljunied GRC and I'm grateful for their support," Mr Low added.
Aljunied GRC is the only Opposition-run GRC in Singapore. In 2011, the WP won 54.7 per cent of the votes in the General Election, versus the ruling People's Action Party's 45.3 per cent. The WP team there includes party chairman Sylvia Lim, and MPs Chen Show Mao, Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap and Pritam Singh.
Mr Low added that it is difficult for the party to move. "Where else can we move? Our base is here. We don't have the resources to go as far as the West or all over Singapore," Mr Low stated.
"We make good use of our resources to provide a choice to Singaporeans and to build up a credible Opposition over time."
When asked if the upcoming election will see the current WP team of Aljunied MPs intact, he said: "We will give you more information about the candidates and all that so let's be patient about it. But I will stay."
He added that the WP would still like to avoid three-cornered fights if possible as it is a "waste of resources".
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- published: 08 Sep 2015
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
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SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) r...
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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- published: 07 Feb 2013
- views: 18845
WP Low Thia Khiang queries on long waiting times at Specialist Outpatient Clinics - 12Apr2016
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- Duration: 2:11
- Updated: 17 Apr 2016
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WP chief Low Thia Khiang queries on the long waiting times people experience at specialist outpatient clinics (SOC). Video CNA
WP chief Low Thia Khiang queries on the long waiting times people experience at specialist outpatient clinics (SOC). Video CNA
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WP chief Low Thia Khiang queries on the long waiting times people experience at specialist outpatient clinics (SOC). Video CNA
- published: 17 Apr 2016
- views: 776
WP prefer no NCMP at all
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- Duration: 0:15
- Updated: 19 Jan 2016
- views: 63
During an interview in Sep 2015, Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang said that he "prefer not to NCMP at all."
Fast forward to Jan 2016: WP cannot wait to fil...
During an interview in Sep 2015, Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang said that he "prefer not to NCMP at all."
Fast forward to Jan 2016: WP cannot wait to file motion to have Daniel Goh to replace Lee Li Lian as NCMP.
Video Source: Fabrications About The PAP
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During an interview in Sep 2015, Workers' Party Chief Low Thia Khiang said that he "prefer not to NCMP at all."
Fast forward to Jan 2016: WP cannot wait to file motion to have Daniel Goh to replace Lee Li Lian as NCMP.
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- published: 19 Jan 2016
- views: 63
Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang responds to DPM Teo Chee Hean's "crocodile tears" comment
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- Duration: 3:31
- Updated: 16 Aug 2015
- views: 50520
Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang responds to DPM Teo Chee Hean's "crocodile tears" comment
- published: 16 Aug 2015
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MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
published: 09 Jan 2017 -
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far. Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences". The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified t...
published: 28 May 2014 -
General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
published: 02 Sep 2015 -
Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
published: 15 Aug 2016 -
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
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MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?" Video CNA
published: 09 Mar 2017 -
Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
Low Thia Khiang, the Secretary-General of the Workers' Party, answered journalists questions regarding the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker and MP Michael Palmer http://www.todayonline.com
published: 12 Dec 2012 -
Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
MP Low Thia Khiang raised questions on the SAF Terrex to Minister Ng Eng Hen at Parliament (9 Jan)
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map". Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said. The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked. "Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to?...
published: 07 Feb 2013
MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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- Duration: 8:23
- Updated: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 23357
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliamen...
Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
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Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained the Singapore Government's stance in response to MP Low Thia Khiang’s and NMP Chia Yong Yong's questions at the Parliament session on 9 Jan.
- published: 09 Jan 2017
- views: 23357
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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- Duration: 4:03
- Updated: 02 Mar 2017
- views: 204
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order during the COS Debate 2017.
- published: 02 Mar 2017
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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- Duration: 12:59
- Updated: 28 May 2014
- views: 399193
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in ...
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang crossed swords in Parliament after PM Lee's speech on Wednesday (May 28), in a vigorous 10-minute exchange that saw the two debate the performance and role of the Opposition so far.
Opposition leader Low said he had focused his earlier speech on constructive politics because he felt it to be an important issue. "From what the Prime Minister has said, it seems to me that it's more constructive for the PAP, rather than constructive politics in terms of the society moving forward," he said. His stand was that "we should be able to move forward together despite the differences".
The discussion then moved on to Mr Lee's assertion that the Workers' Party has flip-flopped on issues. Mr Low said he has clarified the party's stand, adding: "I also noted that when the PAP has to make a policy U-turn, they call it policy shift. I don't know whether if that is a shift or a flip flop."
To this, Mr Lee responded: "I think the record will speak for itself where we make a shift, we acknowledge a shift. When the Workers' Party changes position, they pretend they haven't. That is the difference." He also stated that as the Opposition leader, Mr Low had a responsibility to state his party's stand on the big issue: "Is the government doing right? Is it doing wrong? Do you agree with the government? Do you have a better view? Or do you abstain? Or do you abstain from abstaining?"
Mr Low then gave this assessment of the Government's performance: It has solved some problems and still needs to improve on other areas. The other Members of Parliament from the Workers' Party would be giving their assessments of specific fields in due time, he said, and would offer alternatives and suggestions to improve policies.
This was characterised as a "reasonable explanation" by Mr Lee, who quipped: "I hope he takes an equally reasonable approach when it comes to election rallies, because The Workers' Party approach has been to be extremely reasonable, indeed low-profile, in Parliament, but come election time to turn into tigers and heroes."
Mr Low thanked the Prime Minister for "praising the Workers' Party's ability to fight in the elections".
"We have no intention to hide ourselves in parliament. We seek the mandate from people to come to Parliament to (serve as a )check against the Government. We have done it honestly and sincerely. We have not turned this place into a theatre. That shows we are responsible and we will behave continuously, as a rational and responsible party.
"We have not come here with some wild policies or wild suggestions," he said. "We debated the policies, we came up with some suggestions, but these are not bankrupting the government coffers or suggesting to you to use the reserves."
He also had this comeback to the Prime Minister's "tigers and heroes" remark: "You are the Government and you have been the governing party for 50 years and you got more people, talented people than the Workers' Party. How can you say that we are tigers and we are something else in Parliament? I am sure the PAP can equally be tiger or lions."
Mr Lee then stepped up his criticism of the Opposition's performance: "In a serious parliament, the government presents its policies, the opposition presents the alternatives," he said. The Workers' Party may not have alternatives on every issue, but it does have a responsibility to explain to Singaporeans what they stand for.
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General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
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- Duration: 14:57
- Updated: 02 Sep 2015
- views: 210803
Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
- published: 02 Sep 2015
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Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:21
- Updated: 15 Aug 2016
- views: 5722
- published: 15 Aug 2016
- views: 5722
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:23
- Updated: 07 Sep 2016
- views: 1385
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other me...
Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang said that the party's position remains unchanged: "We do not see the need for an elected president, there are many other mechanisms which the Government could have considered." ST VIDEO: CHONG ZI LIANG
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MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
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Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considera...
Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?"
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Singapore WP chief and Aljunied MP Low Thia Khiang asks "the minister, what are the new forms of taxes that he is considering? What are the ministry’s considerations in introducing new taxes, and what are the principles guiding these considerations?"
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Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
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Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
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MP Low Thia Khiang raised questions on the SAF Terrex to Minister Ng Eng Hen at Parliament (9 Jan)
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
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SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) r...
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Secretary-General Low Thia Khiang on Thursday said that the Singapore government was "driving with an upside down (population) road map".
Mr Low, who is MP for Aljunied GRC, said that Singapore's low birth rate and ageing population were caused by a social and physical environment that is not conducive for family life. Therefore, solutions should focus on promoting quality of life for families, he said.
The WP chief also pointed out that the White Paper was still proposing incentives to have more babies under the Marriage and Parenthood package, when previous incentives had not worked.
"Without a TFR (Total Fertility Rate) recovery plan with clear targets, our birth rates are not going to go up. So when 2030 arrives, what solution are we going to turn to? Immigration again?" said Mr Low.
"The problem with the government is not that it lacks 20-20 foresight in infrastructure development, but (that) it fails to recognise that the problem is its immigration policy," he added.
Mr Low said that the key plank in the Workers' Party's proposal is to increase Singapore's resident workforce by encouraging women and senior citizens to work.
He noted that economic restructuring is necessarily painful and that the government can help ease the pain by providing more support to local SMEs as they go through the economic transition.
"Based on the upper-end figure in the White Paper, our population is again expected to grow a million a decade up to 2030, and the 'Singaporean core' will drop to almost 50 per cent. The White Paper is not maintaining a strong Singapore core. It is shrinking it further," said Mr Png Eng Huat, MP for Hougang SMC.
In his speech, Nominated MP Laurence Lien proposed his own population parameter.
"Let me suggest that the long-term policy should be to cap the total population by 2030 at 6 million. We should also slow down the intake of new naturalised citizens to 10,000-15,000 of new births, otherwise, the impact on social cohesion and the building of our social identity will be too adverse," he said.
Senior Minister of State Heng Chee How, however, argued that with about 18,000 deaths each year, 10,000 new citizens would not be enough to even make up for those who pass away. Mr Heng also made several proposals to tap the silver workforce.
"I ask the tripartite partners to start working on further extending the re-employment age limit from age 65 to 67... A key part of this would be to ensure that employers in both private and public sector value their older workers as assets, pay them fairly even as they enter re-employment and not make mechanical cuts to their pay and benefits," said Mr Heng, who is also the MP for Whampoa SMC.
Mr Lim Swee Say, who is chief of the National Trades Union Congress as well as MP for East Coast GRC, called for consensus to address the population issue.
He said: "I hope we can come to a clear consensus on the key priority areas for us to move forward. I hope we can speak in one voice, act in one heart and serve our people in one Parliament.
"Let us serve our people together regardless of parties, regardless of idealism. Let us work together to maximise the upside, minimise the downside of a growing population."
Former deputy prime minister and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Mr Wong Kan Seng, said that the White Paper is the government's effort to prevent a repeat of history.
He said: "The point is that it's not whether the population size should be 5.9 (million) or 6.9 (million). It is about how we keep our economy growing at a sustainable rate, create better jobs for Singaporeans and provide care and support for elders.
"These objectives are the key responsibilities of the government. But it must have the people's support."
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Hougang By-Election 2012: WP Rally, May 24 - Low Thia Khiang
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Low Thia Khiang @ WP Rally, Serangoon Stadium
Workers' Party candidate Low Thia Khiang (Aljunied GRC) addressed supporters at the party's second rally held at Serangoon Stadium.
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Low Thia Khiang @ WP Rally, Serangoon Stadium
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Workers' Party candidate Low Thia Khiang (Aljunied GRC) addressed supporters at the party's second rally held at Serangoon Stadium.
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MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
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Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
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Workers' Party chief Low Thia Khiang reacts to review of elected presidency
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MP Low Thia Khiang on new taxes in Singapore - 08Mar2017
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Low Thia Khiang reacts to Michael Palmer's resignation
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Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
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ST Exclusive: Interview with WP's Low Thia Khiang
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Low Thia Khiang reply DPM Teo on Opp Party Can't Deliver - 08Apr2011
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MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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Low Thia Khiang seeks clarification on Singapore’s foreign policy in the new world order
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Low Thia Khiang to defend his seat in Aljunied - 05Aug2015
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Low Thia Khiang says govt driving with "upside down" population road map - 07Feb2013
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WP Low Thia Khiang queries on long waiting times at Specialist Outpatient Clinics - 12Apr2016
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WP prefer no NCMP at all
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Workers' Party Low Thia Khiang responds to DPM Teo Chee Hean's "crocodile tears" comment
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MP Low Thia Khiang asks questions on Singapore's relations with China
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PM Lee vs Low Thia Khiang cross swords in Parliament - 28May2014
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General Elections 2015 - 02.09.2015 - Low Thia Khiang
Mr. Low Thia Khiang addresses the crowd at the Hougang GE Rally on 2 September 2015.
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Mr Low Thia Khiang's clarification on The Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill
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Minister Ng Eng Hen replies MP Low Thia Khiang's questions on the SAF Terrex.
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Hougang By-Election 2012: WP Rally, May 24 - Low Thia Khiang
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Trump says au revoir, Paris accord
Edit Longview News Journal 04 Jun 2017
Citing U.S. economic interests, Trump stated the U.S ... Oil fell to a three-week low of less than $47 per barrel, while natural gas sank near a three-month low of less than $3 per million British thermal units. Weather worries ... The huge stockpiles have pushed soybean prices to a 13-month low near $9 per bushel while corn prices continue to languish at less than $4 per bushel ... SHARE. Comments. ....
Futures File: Weather, climate move commodity prices
Edit The Oklahoman 04 Jun 2017
Recent weather events and long-term climate change lead this edition of Futures File, our weekly commodities roundup. Weather worries farmers ... The huge stockpiles have pushed soybean prices to a 13-month low near $9.00 per bushel while corn prices continue to languish under $4.00 per bushel ... Oil fell to a three-week low under $47 per barrel, while natural gas sank near a three-month low under $3 per million British thermal units....
Subsidy on low value-added products to harm exports sector
Edit The News International 04 Jun 2017
Pakistan stands no chance of increasing exports as no country has ever accelerated growth in exports by offering subsidy on low value-added products ... In reality, Pakistan produces low-value added products because making those products is not economically viable in developed and many developing economies ... not feasible for them on low value products....
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