WP to table a motion setting out its vision for Singapore’s economy in Parliament on Aug 4
The Workers' Party plans to table a motion in Singapore's Parliament to propose a new economic strategy. The party argues that the traditional reliance on multinational corporations needs to evolve to address current global economic shifts.
Why it matters
This motion represents a significant attempt by the opposition to influence national economic policy and challenge the government's existing development playbook.
Workers’ Party MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim explaining the motion their party will table in Parliament at a press briefing on Aug 1.
Listen SINGAPORE – The Workers’ Party will set out its vision for Singapore’s economy and respond to the Government’s economic plans in a motion in Parliament on Aug 4.
The majority of the opposition party’s 12 MPs will speak on it, covering themes including innovation, the cost of doing business, jobs and helping Singapore’s businesses to regionalise.
Aljunied GRC MP Kenneth Tiong, who filed the motion and Sengkang GRC MP Jamus Lim, who seconded it, laid out these plans at a press briefing on Aug 1.
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