What was WP Sylvia Lim's intention when she insinuated in Parliament that the Government was less than upfront with Singaporeans?
If left uncorrected, she will repeat her false allegation at the next general election to lie and mislead Singaporeans.
Parliamentary privilege is not a license to make frivolous speech or allegations without due research, or to turn Parliament into a platform for electioneering.
Quote:
"The PAP Government makes it a point of principle to be open and upfront with Singaporeans.
There is a relationship of trust which has been painstakingly built up over the years.
The Government takes this trust seriously.
That’s why we take strong objection when allegations are made in a cavalier fashion that the government has not been upfront or truthful with the public.
Second, the allegation was based on untruths.
MPs have parliamentary privilege.
But privilege goes hand in hand with responsibility.
Parliamentary privilege is not a blanket permission to simply make allegations which are untrue or without basis.
So when such allegations are made in Parliament, it is necessary to point them out.
Keeping quiet and letting them be made freely would be the wrong thing to do." - SMS Indranee Rajah
If left uncorrected, she will repeat her false allegation at the next general election to lie and mislead Singaporeans.
Parliamentary privilege is not a license to make frivolous speech or allegations without due research, or to turn Parliament into a platform for electioneering.
Quote:
"The PAP Government makes it a point of principle to be open and upfront with Singaporeans.
There is a relationship of trust which has been painstakingly built up over the years.
The Government takes this trust seriously.
That’s why we take strong objection when allegations are made in a cavalier fashion that the government has not been upfront or truthful with the public.
Second, the allegation was based on untruths.
MPs have parliamentary privilege.
But privilege goes hand in hand with responsibility.
Parliamentary privilege is not a blanket permission to simply make allegations which are untrue or without basis.
So when such allegations are made in Parliament, it is necessary to point them out.
Keeping quiet and letting them be made freely would be the wrong thing to do." - SMS Indranee Rajah
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