Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 2: Gerald Giam on politically significant persons
In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), MP Gerald Giam requested for more details from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on its criteria for designating individuals as politically significant persons (PSPs). He cited the example of Mr Philip Chan, who had shown susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors and a willingness to advance their interests. Mr Giam also wanted to know how MHA assesses the risk of foreign interference and public interest in applying the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act to PSPs.
In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), MP Gerald Giam requested for more details from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on its criteria for designating individuals as politically significant persons (PSPs). He cited the example of Mr Philip Chan, who had shown susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors and a willingness to advance their interests. Mr Giam also wanted to know how MHA assesses the risk of foreign interference and public interest in applying the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act to PSPs.
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