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.