Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 5: Leong Mun Wai apologises for accusing Tan Chuan-Jin of not letting him speak in Parliament
NCMP Leong Mun Wai apologised in Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 8) for a post and comments on Facebook accusing Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin of not letting him speak in the House. Mr Leong has taken down the post and comments, complying with a request from Deputy Leader of the House Zaqy Mohamad. Mr Leong undertook "not to repeat such words". After the apology, Mr Zaqy said Parliament has developed a set of procedures and practices to guide MPs on debating important issues that affect Singapore and Singaporeans "in an effective and efficient manner". He reminded Members that they are all representatives of the House and should resist any attempt to lower its standing or dignity. He said all MPs "play a part in ensuring that robust debate" can take place in Parliament and that it "remains a trusted and respected institution". He concluded by saying that he accepted Mr Leong's apology.
NCMP Leong Mun Wai apologised in Parliament on Tuesday (Mar 8) for a post and comments on Facebook accusing Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin of not letting him speak in the House. Mr Leong has taken down the post and comments, complying with a request from Deputy Leader of the House Zaqy Mohamad. Mr Leong undertook "not to repeat such words". After the apology, Mr Zaqy said Parliament has developed a set of procedures and practices to guide MPs on debating important issues that affect Singapore and Singaporeans "in an effective and efficient manner". He reminded Members that they are all representatives of the House and should resist any attempt to lower its standing or dignity. He said all MPs "play a part in ensuring that robust debate" can take place in Parliament and that it "remains a trusted and respected institution". He concluded by saying that he accepted Mr Leong's apology.
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