Workers’ Party secretary-general Pritam Singh during a walkabout at Bedok North Market and Food Centre, June 27, 2020. — TODAY pic
These and other proposals were set out by WP in its 39-page manifesto published yesterday in the run-up to the General Election on July 10. “The commission’s proceedings and findings should be made public, and both experts and ordinary Singaporeans should be given an opportunity to provide input,” WP said.
“Would many infections have been prevented if the advice had been given earlier to wear masks to cut down the risk of infection, as advised by some doctors from the beginning?” WP asked. While WP acknowledged the Government’s efforts in dealing with the pandemic, it said it was its duty as a responsible opposition party to make “a constructive contribution to the policy discussion on how best to deal with this outbreak and emerge stronger as a nation”.
When Covid-19 vaccines are available and approved, the party urged the Government to provide them free to all residents, starting with the most vulnerable groups. “There is a real risk of a wipeout of elected opposition MPs, with 100 per cent of the elected seats in PAP hands, at this General Election,” he said.
The smaller classes should be instituted progressively, with academically weaker students benefiting first. Priority should be given to foundational subjects in primary schools and Normal stream subjects in secondary schoolsInstitute a minimum monthly take-home wage of S$1,300 for full-time workers. For part-time work, this can be pro-rated
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