Former NMPs raise concerns over how members’ resignations ahead of GE2025 could impact scheme

The sudden resignations of two Nominated MPs before the end of their terms have raised concerns from some former NMPs over how it could colour perceptions of the non-partisan intent of the scheme. Lawyer Raj Joshua Thomas and psychiatrist Syed Harun Alhabsyi submitted their resignations to the Speaker of Parliament around noon on Feb 14, fuelling speculation that they will stand in the upcoming general election expected mid-year. Political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah said the institution is an important facet of Singapore’s political system as it allows for non-partisan, independent voices to contribute and “often, their voices hold weight since they do not have an electoral agenda”. The associate professor at NTU said in his Facebook post that he knew both Mr Thomas and Dr Syed Harun personally, and added that he did not think they should contest in the general election.

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