Visiting Singapore Parliament 2023

I attended a Parliament sitting during the Committee of Supply (COS) debate, after the announcement of the Singapore Budget 2023. During the session, Members of Parliament debated the Budget and the proposed allocations for the upcoming financial year. From the public gallery, I was able to observe live parliamentary proceedings, listen to Ministers and MPs discuss policy details, and observe how voting procedures worked in practice.

This visit offered a valuable opportunity to see first-hand how laws and policies are debated and refined in Singapore. It deepened my appreciation of the legislative process and the level of scrutiny applied to Budget proposals. After observing the session, a briefing in the education gallery helped reinforce my understanding of parliamentary procedures and the importance of informed debate in shaping national decisions.