Seah Kian Peng on his election as Speaker of Parliament

Fewer advisories from the Chair. Be prepared and accountable during sittings. Keep speeches, questions, clarifications and replies clear, succinct and concise. Scrutinise and criticise policies vigorously, set out the tradeoffs clearly and offer alternatives for consideration. These were among the things Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng would like to see in his new term. "And yes, please resist playing to the gallery. This is the House of Parliament, not livestream on TikTok,” he said. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Sep 5), he stressed the need for Members to always uphold the decorum of the House, treat each other with respect and never forget the paramount duty to serve the people of Singapore with integrity and conviction.