Tan Cheng Bock

Simple people can bring very good knowledge to Parliament because they know the ground.

I believe the processes of good governance have gone astray. Specifically there is an erosion of transparency, independence and accountability.

When I was asked to manage some issues in Europe for the government, I didn't go to Parliament and just make a great speech and impress them. Instead, I will go down and discuss with those people about certain issues that we don't agree, and over a glass of wine we talk about it and they say 'okay, let's forget it.'

We should not live in fear, we should all enjoy being able to express our views freely and openly, challenge each other on issues.