Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut case of discrimination.

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Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades

• Lowest number of names proposed for Nominated MP roles in two decades

LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled

• LGBTQ party cancelled as it was electronic dance music event, says Capitol Theatre operator in disputing claims by organiser

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak