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Denise Phua Lay Peng

Jalan Besar

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Parliament activity

Overall
Total
206
Oral Questions
85
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
25
Written Questions
2
Motions
74
Bills
20
Attendance
100%
Involvements by ministry (16 ministries)
Oral Questions
18
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
1
Written Questions
0
Motions
16
Bills
3
Oral Questions
4
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
2
Written Questions
0
Motions
13
Bills
2
Oral Questions
3
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
3
Written Questions
1
Motions
2
Bills
3
Oral Questions
5
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
2
Written Questions
0
Motions
3
Bills
0
Oral Questions
4
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
1
Written Questions
0
Motions
1
Bills
2
Oral Questions
4
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
1
Written Questions
0
Motions
1
Bills
0
Oral Questions
1
Oral Questions (Unanswered)
0
Written Questions
0
Motions
4
Bills
0

Summary of Recent Topics

  • Social Welfare and Child Protection: Issues concerning the simplification of administrative and reporting processes for deputies under the Mental Capacity Act, amendments to the National Council of Social Service (Amendment) Bill, and improvements to child welfare processes following significant case reviews. This also includes the oversight and maintenance of HDB rental flats for low-income residents.

  • Community Order and Heritage Preservation: Matters regarding the maintenance of orderliness and resident well-being in commercialized areas, specifically addressing illegal hawking and safety incidents around Waterloo Mall. This includes efforts to protect the character of heritage precincts like Chinatown and Kampong Glam by moderating significant shop rental increases.

  • Inclusivity and Digital Accessibility: Advocacy for inclusive educational and technological practices, such as offering Singapore Sign Language as a secondary school elective and ensuring accessibility features are integrated into autonomous shuttle services. There is also a focus on digital inclusion by seeking alternative Singpass identity verification options for those who cannot use facial recognition.

Attendance Record
100% 316 / 317
Present Absent
316 / 317 sittings

Motions (74)

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Bills (20)

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 13 Jan 2026

National Council of Social Service (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower 4 Nov 2025

Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower 7 Jan 2025

Workplace Fairness Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Law 5 Feb 2024

Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Finance 22 Nov 2023

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 3) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth 4 Jul 2023

Maintenance of Parents (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Education 9 Jan 2023

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Home Affairs 12 Sept 2022

Registration of Criminals (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 9 May 2022

Adoption of Children Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Finance 10 Jan 2022

Gambling Duties Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 5 Jul 2021

Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 4 Sept 2019

Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower 20 Nov 2018

Employment (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 18 May 2018

Vulnerable Adults Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth 9 Jan 2018

Charities (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Home Affairs 8 May 2017

Public Entertainments and Meetings (Amendment) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Education 8 May 2017

Singapore University of Social Sciences Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Education 16 Aug 2016

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Law 15 Aug 2016

Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill

2nd Reading Ministry of Social and Family Development 14 Mar 2016

Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill

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Oral Questions (85)

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Unanswered Oral Questions with Written Answers (25)

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Written Questions (2)

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