{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"CollectionPage","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/tag\/parliament\/#CollectionPage","headline":"Parliament Tag","description":"","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/tag\/parliament\/","hasPart":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/repeal-of-377a-protecting-the-definition-sanctity-of-marriage\/","headline":"Repeal of 377A: Protecting the definition, sanctity of marriage","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/repeal-of-377a-protecting-the-definition-sanctity-of-marriage\/","datePublished":"2022-08-25","dateModified":"2022-08-26","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/repeal-of-377a-protecting-the-definition-sanctity-of-marriage\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/james_yau\/#Person","name":"James Yau","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/james_yau\/","identifier":849,"description":"A graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, James pursues his passion for writing and covers community issues, lifestyle and events, and sports. Intrigued by the extremes of human condition, he keeps a close eye on crime and hopes to expand his beats to include investigative journalism.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Yau-100x100.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Yau-100x100.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/377A-Marriage_Reuters-Edgar-Su.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/377A-Marriage_Reuters-Edgar-Su.jpg","height":900,"width":1600},"keywords":["Adoption of Children Act","Andre Ling","Cameron Sutherland","Constitution of The Republic of Singapore","Dr Roy Tan","Edwin Tong","Equal rights","K Shanmugamm","lawrence wong","Lee Hsien Loong","LGBT rights","Marketing Interactive","marriage","Meltwater data","National Council of Churches Singapore","Nazirudin Mohd Nasir","Parliament","Pink Dot SG","S377A","same-sex marriage","Sundaresh Menon","Truescope","wake up singapore","women's charter"],"commentCount":"4","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/repeal-of-377a-protecting-the-definition-sanctity-of-marriage\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2026-09-05 19:17:54","description":"Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"vytvoren\u00ed \u00factu na binance","url":"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/id\/register?ref=OMM3XK51"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/repeal-of-377a-protecting-the-definition-sanctity-of-marriage\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2026-09-03 01:17:07","description":"Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you. https:\/\/www.binance.bh\/futures\/ref?code=IHJUI7TF","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"\u0437\u0434\u043a binance \u0430\u043b\u0434\u044b\u043c-\u0430\u0443 \u043a\u043e\u0434\u044b","url":"https:\/\/accounts.binance.bh\/kk-KZ\/register-person?ref=K8NFKJBQ"}}]},{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/","headline":"Ang Mo Kio SERS 2022: Testing the waters for shorter leases?","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/","datePublished":"2022-07-05","dateModified":"2022-07-18","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/james_yau\/#Person","name":"James Yau","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/james_yau\/","identifier":849,"description":"A graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, James pursues his passion for writing and covers community issues, lifestyle and events, and sports. 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The connection with VERS is also something i hadn\u2019t considered before!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cameroon eVisa","url":"https:\/\/cameroon-visa.info\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2026-09-01 19:44:27","description":"I found this article quite interesting, specially the part about the Ang Mo Kio SERS project and the shorter lease option. The 50-year lease seems like a useful choice for older residents who may not need a full 99-year lease and want to avoid a higher cost!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bahrain eVisa Application Process","url":"https:\/\/bahrain-visas.com\/bahrain-e-visa-application-process\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2026-09-01 14:42:02","description":"The concerns about HDB flats losing value are understandable, but the Ang Mo Kio SERS case demonstrates how government redevelopment can provide owners with market-based compensation.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gabon Visa Fees","url":"https:\/\/evisa-gabon.com\/visa-fees\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment4","dateCreated":"2026-08-27 14:23:17","description":"The introduction of a 50-year lease option raises an interesting point about how Singapore\u2019s housing policies may need to adapt to different stages of life. I found the discussion around retirement planning, affordability, and the traditional 99-year lease particularly thought-provoking.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Laos eVisa","url":"https:\/\/lao-evisa.com\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment5","dateCreated":"2026-08-26 20:18:26","description":"The interesting part for me is not really the 50-year lease itself, but how different lease lengths might affect buyers years later. A flat can be affordable today, but resale demand could look quite different when the remaining lease gets shorter. I think the article could also explain the CPF restrictions with a simple example, since that seems like a major factor for future buyers. Housing policies are difficult to judge only from the initial price, the long-term exit options probably matter just as much.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Turkey Tourist eVisa","url":"https:\/\/turkey-evisa.it.com\/turkey-tourist-visa\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment6","dateCreated":"2026-08-26 15:01:08","description":"This article clearly highlights the significance of lease terms within Singapore's public housing system. The concerns of elderly homeowners are understandable, particularly because relocating could impact their retirement plans and savings.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Russia Business eVisa","url":"https:\/\/russian-e-visa.com\/russia-business-visa\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment7","dateCreated":"2026-08-24 16:22:34","description":"Thanks for sharing this perspective on the Ang Mo Kio SERS changes. The discussion around shorter leases, retirement planning, and replacement costs highlights how housing policies can have significant financial and personal effects on residents.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Saudi Arabia Visa","url":"https:\/\/saudi-arabia-evisa.org\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment8","dateCreated":"2026-08-24 13:07:39","description":"The mixed 50-year and 99-year lease issue raises a bigger question than just resale prices. For many older homeowners, paying for another full 99-year lease may not make practical sense if they only expect to stay for the rest of their lives. But the resale market works differently, especially when buyers consider CPF rules and remaining lease. I think the real challenge is finding a model that gives seniors affordable housing without creating another problem for the next generation. The Ang Mo Kio case could be an interesting test for future policies.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Egypt Visa Application Process","url":"https:\/\/evisa-egypt.info\/egypt-visa-application\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment9","dateCreated":"2026-08-18 12:39:51","description":"The article offers an insightful look into Singapore\u2019s changing housing landscape and explores the possible effects of shorter lease options. It presents valuable viewpoints on property ownership, redevelopment plans, and the challenges residents may face in the future.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Indian Visa Policy Map","url":"https:\/\/india-evisa.it.com\/indian-visa-policy-map\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/community\/ang-mo-kio-sers-2022-testing-the-waters-for-shorter-leases\/#Comment10","dateCreated":"2026-08-16 04:34:38","description":"Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"b\"asta binance h\"anvisningskod","url":"https:\/\/www.binance.bh\/register?ref=QCGZMHR6"}}]},{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-why-377a-stays-and-how-communities-can-better-accept-one-another\/","headline":"Unwrapped: Why 377A stays and how communities can better accept one another","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-why-377a-stays-and-how-communities-can-better-accept-one-another\/","datePublished":"2022-03-03","dateModified":"2022-04-15","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-why-377a-stays-and-how-communities-can-better-accept-one-another\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/#Person","name":"THG Team","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/","identifier":192,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep7_t_1920x1080.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep7_t_1920x1080.jpg","height":900,"width":1600},"keywords":["Court of appeal","K Shanmugamm","Parliament","Repeal 377A","singaporeans"],"commentCount":"1","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-why-377a-stays-and-how-communities-can-better-accept-one-another\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2026-07-08 22:55:23","description":"Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"binance register","url":"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/register?ref=QCGZMHR6"}}]},{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-gst-tax-its-rationale-and-can-singapore-take-better-care-of-its-citizens\/","headline":"Unwrapped: GST Tax, its rationale and can Singapore take better care of its citizens","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-gst-tax-its-rationale-and-can-singapore-take-better-care-of-its-citizens\/","datePublished":"2022-02-24","dateModified":"2022-04-16","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-gst-tax-its-rationale-and-can-singapore-take-better-care-of-its-citizens\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/#Person","name":"THG Team","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/","identifier":192,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep6_t_1920x1080.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep6_t_1920x1080.jpg","height":900,"width":1600},"keywords":["budget","citizens","gst","health care","PAP","Parliament","singaporeans","taxation"]},{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-the-cop-report-and-what-it-means-to-the-ordinary-singaporean\/","headline":"Unwrapped: The COP report, and what it means to the ordinary Singaporean","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-the-cop-report-and-what-it-means-to-the-ordinary-singaporean\/","datePublished":"2022-02-17","dateModified":"2022-04-16","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/unwrapped-the-cop-report-and-what-it-means-to-the-ordinary-singaporean\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/#Person","name":"THG Team","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/nurhuda-a-bakar\/","identifier":192,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc34876b3fb3590dc3c3af86fecb433aaaadfb1c38122c5a851f730f44b6a43d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep5_t_1920x1080-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/unwrapped_ep5_t_1920x1080-1.jpg","height":900,"width":1600},"keywords":["committee of privileges","COP","PAP","Parliament","politics","workers party"],"commentCount":"2","comment":null}]}