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While Parliament is still debating the controversial Population White Paper, Singaporeans are already planning to stage a protest at Hong Lim Park on 16 February from 4.30pm onwards. In the White Paper called “A Sustainable Population for a Dynamic Singapore” published on 29 Jan, the government said it will take in... 

Lui Tuck Yew Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew told Parliament today (5 Feb) that commuters will see improvements to transportation in the next five years. By 2030, said Mr Lui, the rail network will be doubled to 360 kilometres, with 9 MRT lines compared to the current 4. Mr Lui said, "I therefore fully understand the scepticism... 

NCMP Lina Chiam NCMP Mrs Lina Chiam gave her rebuttal to the government's Population White Paper in Parliament today (5 Feb), opposing it. She said that the White Paper fails to address Singaporeans’ most pressing problems like negative real median wage increase over the last five years, and the relentless rise in the cost...