S'pore legislature in for hard debate

S'pore legislature in for hard debate

SINGAPORE (AP): Parliament members have prepared tough questions for Friday's session on what the government plans to do for Singaporeans facing higher prices, lower wages and the growing possibility of unemployment.

Questions about continued aid to Indonesia and demands for specifics on Singapore's many disputes with neighboring Malaysia are also on the order paper made public on Wednesday.

Singapore's government and parliament have been dominated for 33 years by the People's Action Party, and questions put to Cabinet members are seldom controversial, except for those from the handful of opposition and nominated members.

But worries about everything from the increased cost of driving in Singapore's central business district to the possible threat that Malaysia will reclaim possession of an offshore lighthouse are reflected in the questions set for discussion Friday afternoon.