Indranee Rajah on PSP video and apology, Tan Chuan-Jin apology

Progress Singapore Party removed an edited video and Facebook post which gave a misleading impression of proceedings in Parliament. It also apologised within the stipulated time. There is no need to take further action on this matter. Leader of the House Indranee Rajah gave this update in Parliament on Wednesday (Aug 2). She then addressed the use of unparliamentary language by former Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin after a speech by MP Jamus Lim. Mr Tan had used an expletive followed by the word "populist". Ms Indranee said as the incident took place in Parliament, a formal apology and withdrawals are necessary. She had communicated this to Mr Tan and he agreed to do so. As he is no longer a Member of the House, he asked her to read his apology on his behalf. Mr Tan said he unreservedly withdrew the comment directed at Assoc Prof Lim and sincerely apologised to him. He also apologised to the House. Ms Indranee said Mr Tan had acknowledged his lapse and apologised three times - to the public, Assoc Prof Lim and the House. The necessary steps have been taken to redress this incident and this “regrettable incident” can be brought to a close, she said. Ms Indranee reminded Members to maintain proper decorum and to behave in a courteous manner even as they engage in robust debates on issues of public significance.