The Gist: MPs discuss motion on supporting families, marriage and parenthood aspirations of S’poreans

[Straits Times] - 02/5/2025

MPs also asked how local companies can benefit from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, and a possible review of the Chinese-Malay-Indian-Others (CMIO) race model.



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