Denise Phua rebuts Pritam Singh’s ‘belittling’ accusation of CDCs’ relevance
SINGAPORE Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua on Thursday (25 February) criticised Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh in Parliament for his “belittling” remarks that the government is trying to find ways to make Community Development Councils (CDCs) relevant through the management of the CDC voucher scheme.
Phua said there is “nothing to be ashamed” about making sure that one stays relevant and can add value as times change. The Jalan Besar Member of Parliament (MP) drew the comparison of the appointment of CDC mayors with the recent offer extended by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Singh to become Leader of the Opposition.