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SINGAPORE – The expanded the Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) scheme is a ploy to entice voters to not vote for the opposition, said Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chief Tan Cheng Bock.
He added that he would decline an NCMP seat if he was offered one, although other party members could take it up if they wished.
Dr Tan was speaking to reporters during a walkabout on Thursday (July 2) with PSP candidate Kayla Low at a market in Yio Chu Kang SMC.
The NCMP scheme was amended in 2016 to ensure there will be at least 12 opposition members in Parliament – up from nine – even in the event that the ruling People’s Action Party wins all the seats.
NCMP seats are offered to losing opposition candidates with the highest percentage of votes during a general election.
Said Dr Tan: “For NCMPs, while they try and improve the scheme, I look at it as a ploy this round to entice you all to vote the PAP because they guarantee you that they (will) have 12 NCMPs.
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