Strengthening Safety Practices Following 2021 Tuas Incineration Plant Explosion

1 Ms Poh Li San asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment in light of the latest charges against the National Environment Agency (NEA) for the Tuas Incineration Plant explosion on 23 September 2021, how has NEA strengthened its workplace safety practices and culture.

2 Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment pertaining to the Tuas Incineration Plant explosion in September 2021, what measures have been put in place at all incineration plants to ensure that such an incident does not recur.

The Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mr Speaker, this being the first Sitting of the year, may I wish you "Happy New Year", and through you, wish everyone in the Chamber, as well as all supporting staff of Parliament, an equally prosperous and happy new year.

May I have your permission, Sir, to answer oral Question Nos 1 and 2 in my Ministerial Statement to be delivered later at today's Sitting, please?

Mr Speaker: You may, Minister. And allow me to also take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2024.