SINGAPORE- Minister of State Halimah Yacob is reportedly slated to be a subsequent Speaker of Parliament, receiving over from Michael Palmer, who resigned recently over an extra-marital affair.
Chinese every day Lianhe ZaoBao reported upon Sunday that Madam Halimah is slated to be allocated to a post when Parliament sits upon 14 January.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had progressing pronounced he would nominate a brand new Speaker of Parliament for a House to endorse.
If confirmed, Madam Halimah will be a initial lady allocated to a post, a single that is behind usually a president and a prime minister.
Many Members of Parliament (MPs) Channel NewsAsia spoke to did not want to speculate upon a move, though pronounced Madam Halimah would have a able Speaker.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng said: "I won't criticism upon a rumours though per Halimah, she certainly has a qualities to be a good Speaker. Because initial of all, she has all a authorised background. She's really calm, she's really collected. And she's also really well reputable in a House. Gender has never been an issue for any position. So to me, this is a non-issue."
Besides Mr Seah, a alternative Deputy Speaker is Charles Chong, who is also a MP for Joo Chiat.
Madam Halimah could not be reached for comment.
- CNA
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