Perfecting Singapore's system of governance
The changes the government intends to make to the Elected Presidency are very substantive ones; Singaporeans will need time to digest them.
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WITH the publication of the Constitutional Commission's report and the White Paper on specific aspects of the elected presidency in September, the stage is now set for the government to introduce the constitutional and other legislative changes. It is highly probable that Parliament will approve the changes by the time it sits in November for the last time this year.
The constitutional review is significant because, at its core, it seeks to further perfect Singapore's system of governance. It's an ambitious attempt on the part of the government to further "foolproof" our political governance, promote good governance, as well as enhance multiracialism.
The Constitution Commission, headed by the Chief Justice, had been thorough and comprehensive in its review. It was inclusive in the review process and had engaged those who participated in the submission and public hearings. This was also evident in the Commission's report where the views and proposals of many contributors shared prominence with the Commission's position.
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