Today’s the second day of Parliament’s sitting.

Among the topics discussed were school bullying, where Education Minister Desmond Lee outlined ongoing public consultations and the push for stronger support in schools.

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng also introduced the new Graduate Industry Traineeships or GRIT scheme, aimed at helping fresh graduates secure longer-term jobs.

And in the debate on the President’s Address, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung reflected on the outcome of the recent General Election, while the Workers’ Party offered its response on the choices it made during the campaign.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor of Political Science, National University of Singapore, to discuss today's Parliament session.