CHUANG Shaw Peng 庄绍平
Political History of Singapore 1985–2005,
Accession Number 004889
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- John Choo
Interviewer
- 02:12:27
Total Running Time
- English
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- 25 Apr 2023
Recording Date
- 01:11:26
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- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
How he was first exposed to policy discussions. Why he turned down offers to be a member of the People's Action Party (PAP). The Singapore parliamentary system and the role of a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP). Impressions of early NMPs in the 1990s. The Opposition vs. NMPs in relation to the role of Parliament. [16:03] Was invited to be an NMP by Dr Ker Sin Tze (柯新治). Selection interview. Stepped down as President of the Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL). Swearing-in ceremony. Interactions with and impressions of the other NMPs of his batch. [28:44] 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. Called for an expansion of public infrastructure spending. Advocated for more support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). [45:50] Thoughts on labour policy in the 1990s. Thoughts on language policy. Pushed for the development of a stock exchange for high-tech industry. [1:00:43] His 12 Mar 1999 speech on the relationship between culture and entrepreneurship. His 19 Apr 2023 speech for a charity event held by Mdm Wong-Mah Jia Lan (黄马家兰).
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