SINGAPORE — The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has been served a notice under the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act (Fica) due to its "close nexus and symbiotic relationship" with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).
NTUC set to be designated 'politically significant person' under foreign interference law given 'close nexus, symbiotic relationship' with PAPThe exterior of NTUC Centre on July 11, 2024.The National Trades Union Congress is set to be designated a"politically significant person" under the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act
In a statement on Thursday , the Ministry of Home Affairs said NTUC would be designated as a"politically significant person" under section 47 of Fica. "These transparency requirements will mitigate NTUC's risk of being a target of foreign interference," MHA said. NTUC has 14 days from Thursday to submit representations to the registrar. The union may appeal to Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam against the registrar’s decision if designated.
Mr Ng was co-opted as part of the PAP Central Executive Committee in its party elections in 2020 and 2022. “MOM will continue to work with NTUC as a key tripartite partner. NTUC’s activities have been in compliance with the Trade Unions Act.”The ruling party and the trade union have had a long-standing relationship since the 1960s, when Singapore was striving for its independence.
“Tripartism — that’s our secret recipe, our secret formula. It is one of our greatest and most sustainable competitive advantages,” said Mr Wong, who succeeded Mr Lee as Prime Minister in May.
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NTUC set to be designated 'politically significant person' under foreign interference law given 'close nexus, symbiotic relationship' with PAPSINGAPORE — The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has been served a notice under the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act (Fica) due to its "close nexus and symbiotic relationship" with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP).
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