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Work of CDCs should not be politicised, says Denise Phua after Pritam Singh s comments on their relevance
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Work of CDCs should not be politicised, says Denise Phua after Pritam Singh s comments on their relevance
Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh in Parliament on Feb 25, 2021.
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SINGAPORE: Mayor of Central Singapore District Denise Phua on Thursday (Feb 25) rejected comments by Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh who questioned the relevance of the Community Development Councils (CDCs).
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.
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh has called for closer scrutiny of government expenditure and more transparency on the outcomes of Budget initiatives, adding this has become even more critical with tax revenues being squeezed and increased spending expected in the years ahead.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Afghanistan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (January 2021)
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