Singapore's Speaker wants MPs to improve citizens' lives

Singapore's Speaker of Parliament, Seah Kian Peng, urges MPs to prioritize quality debate and focus on improving citizens' lives over simply asking numerous questions. He emphasizes the importance of productive use of parliamentary time. Seah, anticipating the 15th Parliament with more MPs, cautions against "clocking numbers" with questions. He stresses the need for MPs to be well-prepared and adhere to parliamentary rules to enhance debate quality and efficiency. The Speaker also highlights the importance of impartiality, outreach to citizens, and parliamentary diplomacy. He expresses confidence in the increased diversity of the new Parliament and its ability to formulate better policies.