SINGAPORE Parliament on Nov 22 passed a Bill to create a framework in the Constitution for the president and ministers to take on international appointments in their private capacities, if it is in line with national interests. Presenting the Bill for debate, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said there is value for Singapore's president to be on some international.
Singapore News - Recent events are a reminder to members of the House of their own mortality and fragility. They have shown that members are “all too human”, with not only physical but also spiritual and moral weaknesses, said newly elected Speaker Seah Kian Peng on Wednesday. “I say. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Although his role requires him to abstain from participating in debates, he assures his residents that he will continue to advocate their concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.