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SINGAPORE – Singapore’s political system will have to evolve to accommodate the desire for greater diversity of views in politics while still maintaining cohesion and a sense of national purpose, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
He noted in a speech on Monday (July 27) that the new Parliament will have 12 opposition MPs – the largest number in recent history.
“The election has shown a strong desire among Singaporeans for greater diversity of views in politics,” Mr Lee said. “Voters want the PAP to form the government, but they also want more robust debate of policies and plans.
“This trend is here to stay. We have to give expression to it.”
Mr Lee was speaking at the sfaysal testing-in of the new Cabinet and political office-holders, which was held in two separate locations – the Istana and Parliament House.
The Prime Minister was the first to be sworn in, followed by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and Senior Ministers Teo Chee Hean and Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
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