Causes for Recent Damage to Underground Fibre Optic Cables During Works for North-South Corridor

60 Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin asked the Acting Minister for Transport (a) what were the causes of the recent damage to underground fibre optic cables during works for the North-South Corridor, which resulted in a broadband outage including in Ang Mo Kio; and (b) what additional measures will be implemented when engaging contractors to prevent similar disruptions to critical infrastructure.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: I thank the Member for the question. The member may refer to our written reply to Question No 56 for the 6 May 2026 Parliamentary Sitting. [Please refer to ​"Reviewing Adequacy of Path Diversity of Passive Fibre Infrastructure Owners", Official Report, 6 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 30, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]