#638 - NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised & Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks

Two Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) recently stepped down to join political parties, raising eyebrows about the role’s neutrality. Minister Shanmugam addressed the issue, clarifying that the Constitution allows it, and that it’s up to public judgment to assess the move. Meanwhile, Minister Tan See Leng’s comment that undergraduates should focus “exposure, not pay” didn’t go down well online. Or are we just a bunch of snowflakes? 

(00:00) Folklory
(00:55) Intro
(11:03) NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised
(37:39) Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks
(58:51) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:43) One Shiok Thing

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NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised

• Constitution provides for NMPs to step down to stand in elections: Shanmugam
• GE2025: Constitution ‘expressly provides’ for NMP to join a political party after stepping down, says Shanmugam
• Constitution of the Republic of Singapore - Singapore Statutes Online

Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks

• Focus on exposure, not pay: Tan See Leng urges undergrads to prepare for skills-based job market
• For whom are we defending Singapore? Heng Chee How asks after Gerald Giam suggests changing NS allowance to NS salary

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