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3. Oath as Member of the Legislative Assembly

I, .........................................................., having been elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Singapore, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge my duties as such to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Singapore and to the Federation of Malaysia, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the State of Singapore. So help me God.

4. Oath for due execution of office of Prime Minister of other Minister or Parliamentary Secretary

I, ..........................................., being chosen and appointed Prime Minister/Minister/Parliamentary Secretary of the State of Singapore do swear that I will to the best of my judgment at all times when so required freely give my counsel and advice to the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (or any person for the time being lawfully performing the functions of that office) for the good management of the public affairs of the State of Singapore, and I do further swear that I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the counsel, advice, opinion or vote of any particular Minister or Parliamentary Secretary and that I will not, except with the authority of the Cabinet and to such extent as may be required for the good management of the affairs of the State of Singapore, directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the Cabinet or the nature or contents of any document communicated to me as a Minister/Parliamentary Secretary or any matter coming to my knowledge in my capacity as such and that in all things I will be a true and faithful Prime Minister/Minister/Parliamentary Secretary. So help me God.

5. Oath for the due execution of the office of Chairman or other member of the Public Service Commission

I, ................................................., having been appointed to be Chairman/a Member of the Public Service Commission do swear that I will freely and without fear or favour, affection or ill-will, give my counsel and advice in connection with all matters that may be referred to the Public Service Commission and that I will not directly or indirectly reveal any such matters to any unauthorised person or otherwise than in the course of duty. So help me God.

 

I, ................................................., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and to His Excellency the Yang di-Pertuan Negara and that I will observe the laws and be a true, loyal and faithful citizen of Singapore. So help me God.

 

1. The functions of the Government under Part III of the Constitution shall be exercised by such Minister as the Yang di-Pertuan Negara may from time to time direct and references in this Schedule to the Minister shall be construed accordingly.

2. A decision of the Government under Part III of the Constitution shall not be subject to appeal or review in any court.

3. The Minister may delegate to any public officer of the Government any of his functions under Part III of the Constitution or this Schedule relating to citizenship by registration and enrolment and the keeping