2024: Attended Pink Dot

WP MPs Jamus Lim, He Ting Ru and Louis Chua appeared at the event.

https://mothership.sg/2024/06/workers-party-progress-singapore-party-pink-dot-2024/

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2023: Disappointed that Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity were not protected characteristics in TAFEP guidelines

“First, while the Interim Report proposes new prohibited grounds of discrimination such as nationality, pregnancy status, mental health conditions, on top of existing TAFEP grounds of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, it does not prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This is glaring in the wake of last year’s repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code, and our Prime Minister’s acknowledgement that members of the LGBTQ community are our “colleagues, our brothers and sisters, or some of our children”.

https://www.wp.sg/on-the-presidents-address-speech-by-he-ting-ru/

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2023: Attended Pink Dot wearing pink

WP MPs He Ting Ru and Louis Chua were spotted at around 7pm. They were present in their capacity as Workers' Party MPs. Both are also members of the party's central executive committee. They were dressed in pink: Chua in a pink polo t-shirt while He wore a full-body pink patterned dress.

https://mothership.sg/2023/06/workers-party-mps-louis-chua-he-tingru-attend-pink-dot-2023/

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2022: Voted to repeal 377A

I do not believe that we should have a law in the books that is plainly and obviously discriminatory. It sends a signal that one segment of society is so morally reprehensible that their identity should be considered criminal, even if it is only on paper. It excuses discriminatory behaviour and contradicts the Pledge we take, as citizens of Singapore "to build a democratic society, based on justice and equality".

Not repealing section 377A today would be at odds with steps that Singapore is taking to be a fairer and more equitable society for all and will go against the principles behind the Government's welcome announcement that we will finally legislate against discrimination. Many in this House have already mentioned the Government's announcement to introduce anti-discrimination legislation and I believe the repeal of section 377A plays its part in our move towards a more inclusive society.

https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=bill-607

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2022: Abstained from vote on Constitutional change

"With this in mind, I record my concern about the proposed constitutional amendment before us. I appreciate the concern behind its formation. Yet, from a legal perspective, the proposed amendments carve out an area of legislative decision-making and functionally shields it from judicial review. Specifically, the proposed Articles 156(3)(b) and (4) prevent laws and policies relating to the heterosexual definition of marriage from being challenged in Court on the basis of the fundamental liberties provisions in the Constitution."

"This causes me some concern. While I can understand and appreciate that the majority of Singaporeans feel that marriage is between a man and woman and share the concern about a judiciary running roughshod over the will of the people as expressed through Parliament, I note that the Singapore Courts have always been conscious of the concept of parliamentary sovereignty, giving precedence to the lawmaking function of Parliament and are ever cognisant of not overstepping the line into judicial law-making."

https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=bill-607

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2022: Promised to defend religious freedom

"And if there should be any proposed amendments to remove or water down the right to religious freedom in Singapore, I will not hesitate to oppose it."

https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=bill-607

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2021: Raised questions for MOE about students with gender dysphoria

"To ask the Minister for Education (a) what are the Ministry’s policies and guidelines on students with gender dysphoria; (b) how often are such policies and approaches reviewed at the school and Ministry levels; (c) what level of autonomy do schools have over the setting of such policies and approaches; and (d) whether the Ministry will consider presenting a public report on these matters to Parliament on a regular basis."

https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/20210201-students-with-gender-dysphoria