13th Parliament · 2nd Session
Monday, 8 July 2019
Members (91 present, 9 absent)
Present (91)
Alex Yam Amrin Amin
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Health and Home Affairs)
Ang Hin Kee Ang Wei Neng Anthea Ong Arasu Duraisamy Baey Yam Keng
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Culture, Community and Youth and Transport)
Cedric Foo Chee Keng Chan Chun Sing
(Minister for Trade and Industry)
Charles Chong
(Deputy Speaker)
Chee Hong Tat
(Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade and Industry)
Cheng Li Hui Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chia Shi-Lu Chong Kee Hiong Christopher de Souza Daniel Goh Pei Siong Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
(Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development and Deputy Leader of the House)
Douglas Foo Edwin Tong Chun Fai
(Senior Minister of State for Health and Law)
Fatimah Lateef Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong
(Minister for Health)
Gan Thiam Poh Grace Fu Hai Yien
(Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Leader of the House)
Heng Chee How
(Senior Minister of State for Defence)
Heng Swee Keat
(Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance)
Indranee Rajah
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Finance)
Intan Azura Mokhtar Irene Quay Siew Ching Janil Puthucheary
(Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Transport and Government Whip)
Jessica Tan Soon Neo Joan Pereira Josephine Teo
(Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs)
K Shanmugam
(Minister for Home Affairs and Law)
Khaw Boon Wan
(Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport)
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lam Pin Min
(Senior Minister of State for Health and Transport)
Lawrence Wong
(Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance)
Lee Bee Wah Lee Hsien Loong
(Prime Minister)
Lee Yi Shyan Leon Perera Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan
(Deputy Speaker)
Lim Hng Kiang Lim Sun Sun Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Thia Khiang Low Yen Ling
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Education and Manpower)
Masagos Zulkifli B M M
(Minister for the Environment and Water Resources and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs)
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
(Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs)
Mohamed Irshad Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Education and Social and Family Development)
Murali Pillai Ng Chee Meng
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office)
Ng Eng Hen
(Minister for Defence)
Ong Teng Koon Patrick Tay Teck Guan Png Eng Huat Pritam Singh Rahayu Mahzam S Iswaran
(Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations)
Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng Sim Ann
(Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Culture, Community and Youth and Deputy Government Whip)
Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Home Affairs and National Development)
Sylvia Lim Tan Chuan-Jin
(Speaker)
Tan Wu Meng
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry)
Teo Chee Hean
(Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security)
Teo Ho Pin Teo Ser Luck Terence Ho Wee San Tharman Shanmugaratnam
(Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies)
Tin Pei Ling Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan
(Minister for Foreign Affairs)
Walter Theseira Yaacob Ibrahim Yee Chia Hsing Yip Pin Xiu Zainal Sapari Zaqy Mohamad
(Minister of State for Manpower and National Development and Deputy Government Whip)
Motions (1)
Bills (5)
1st Reading Ministry of Transport
Point-to-Point Passenger Transport Industry Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Home Team Science and Technology Agency Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Fire Safety (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill
Oral Answers (5)
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Monitoring Recent Pollution in Pasir Gudang
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Melvin Yong Yik Chye Pritam Singh
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Sustainability of Rail Reliability Levels
Sitoh Yih Pin Pritam Singh Yee Chia Hsing
+3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Review of Misuse of Drugs Act
Christopher de Souza Amrin Amin
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Presence of Drones near Changi Airport and Delays Caused to Flights
Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Ang Wei Neng Melvin Yong Yik Chye
+5 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Risks to Singapore Economy Given Present External Uncertainty
Ang Wei Neng Chan Chun Sing Liang Eng Hwa
+4 more
Written Answers (97)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Impact of Protracted US-China Trade War on Job Prospects for Recent Graduates
Josephine Teo Tin Pei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Follow-up by Malaysia to Protect Information Leaked on Malaysian Vehicle Entry Permit Website
Khaw Boon Wan Rahayu Mahzam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Impact of Huawei Ban on Singapore’s 5G Deployment
S Iswaran Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Reviewing Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act for Part of Monthly Maintenance Fee to be Set Aside for Sinking Fund in Private Estates
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Extending 3-room HDB Flats to Applicants Below Age 55 with Bigger Families and Less Financial Resources
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Raising Awareness About Children and Young Adults with Autism
Cheng Li Hui Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Efforts at Encouraging Companies to be More Inclusive to Individuals with Autism
Cheng Li Hui Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law
Steps to Ensure Law Firms Strengthen IT Processes and Cyber Security
K Shanmugam Rahayu Mahzam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Cases of Parents Harassing or Abusing Teachers
Ong Ye Kung Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence
Recycling Items in National Day Parade Funpacks
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Defence
Take-up Rate by Employers for MINDEF's Direct Reimbursement Claims System
Ng Eng Hen Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Individuals Disqualified from Integrated Shield Plans Due to Implementation of MediShield Plans
Png Eng Huat Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Supply of Doctors in Singapore and Percentage of Local Versus Foreign Doctors
Seah Kian Peng Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Efforts to Educate and Raise Awareness for Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act
S Iswaran Anthea Ong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Discussion on Rohingya Issue at ASEAN Summit
Anthea Ong Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Response Time of Emergency Ambulances During Rush Hour
Irene Quay Siew Ching K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Initiatives for Next General Election
Png Eng Huat Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Participation Rate in Flexi-Work Arrangements and Impact on Staff Morale, Productivity and Turnover
Josephine Teo Foo Mee Har
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Take-up Rate of 3Gen Flats
Lawrence Wong Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Statistics Supporting How Income Criteria and Benefits are Determined for Public Assistance Schemes
Walter Theseira Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Attempted Suicide Cases Due to Undesirable Online Influence
Gan Thiam Poh K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Swapping of Car Registration Number Plates with Another Car's Plate
Yee Chia Hsing Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Adoption of Fair Tenancy Framework by Landlords in Retail Sector
Chan Chun Sing Daniel Goh Pei Siong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Singapore's Efforts to Address Climate Change, Prioritise Sustainable Living and Reduce Food Waste
Christopher de Souza Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Preventing Singapore Residential Properties from Being Leased on Websites like Airbnb
Lawrence Wong Chong Kee Hiong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Motorcycle Owners being Summoned for Illegal Parking at Carparks or Service Roads
Lawrence Wong Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Improvement of Service Standard of SingPost
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Inflation in Premiums for Private Hospitalisation Insurance Plans
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Road Accidents Involving Cyclists
Lee Bee Wah K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Payment of CPF Contributions by Companies that Employ Interns from Private Universities
Josephine Teo Daniel Goh Pei Siong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Additional Measures to Tackle Pigeon Nuisance
Lawrence Wong Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Definition of "Disability" for Social Policies
Anthea Ong Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Managing Fumes and Odour from Converted Eateries in Residential Areas
Murali Pillai Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Gas Leak Cases in HDB Flats
Chan Chun Sing Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Breakdown of Local Versus Foreign Visitors at Singapore Places of Attractions
Seah Kian Peng Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Number of Users who Have Changed SingPass ID to Non-NRIC Login
Mohamed Irshad Lee Hsien Loong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Review of Smart Nation Initiatives to Improve Reach and Access to Persons with Disabilities
S Iswaran Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Approval to Operate Commercial Shared PMD Services
Khaw Boon Wan Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Accidents Involving Cyclists and PMD Users at Bus Stops
Desmond Choo Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Work Injury Insurance for Food Delivery Riders
Desmond Choo Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Singapore's Efforts in ASEAN to Lead Green Economy and Counter Climate Change
Saktiandi Supaat Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Designated Areas for Recycling Bins at HDB Blocks
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Capacity and Waitlists at Infant Care Centres in Yishun
Lee Bee Wah Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Reporting and Resolution of Neighbour Dispute Cases
Lawrence Wong Alex Yam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Shared Responsibility of Organisations to Maintain Trees in Vicinity of Public Areas
Murali Pillai Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Demarcation Lines at Park Connectors to Provide Clear Lines of Division Between Cyclists and Joggers
Lawrence Wong Lim Biow Chuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Number and Types of Complaints Against Maid Agencies
Josephine Teo Rahayu Mahzam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Minors Tattooing Their Bodies
Lee Bee Wah K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Frequency and Number of Reports of Imported Diseases
Gan Kim Yong Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Complaints of Foreign Tenants in HDB Estates
Cheng Li Hui Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Checks in Water Meters to Ensure Absence of Leakage
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Assistance to Elderly Homeowners who May Have Difficulty Checking Areas in their Homes for Mosquitoes to Prevent Spread of Dengue
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Chong Kee Hiong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Cause of Substation Fire at Carlton Hotel
Chan Chun Sing Walter Theseira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Sufficient Workers Involved in Preventive Maintenance of MRT Lines
Khaw Boon Wan Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Number of Visitors at Changi Airport's Jewel and Reported Injuries There
Ang Wei Neng Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Further Attempts for Bus-on-demand Trial
Lim Sun Sun Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Proposal for House Unions in Ministries and Statutory Boards to be Regarded as Part of Organisational Structure
Chan Chun Sing Zainal Sapari
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Terms of Operations for Virtual Banks
Saktiandi Supaat Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office
Managing Operators and Protecting the Public in Potential Shake-up in Banking System
Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Impact on Singapore's Economy from US Treasury Adding Singapore to Watch-list of Currency Manipulators
Pritam Singh Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Update on Formation of Electoral Boundaries Review Committee
Pritam Singh Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Action Taken against Singaporean Drivers Who Change Their Car Licence Plates When Entering Malaysia
Darryl David Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Reasons for Delaying Decision on Licences for Shared-PMD Operators
Sitoh Yih Pin Khaw Boon Wan
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Number of Foreign Motorists Summoned for Not Displaying Vehicle Plates Properly and Measures to Ensure Easy Identification of Foreign Vehicles
Khaw Boon Wan Rahayu Mahzam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Statistics of Money Laundering Cases at Both Integrated Resorts
Patrick Tay Teck Guan K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Guidelines and Regulations on Availability of Automated External Defibrillators for Commercial and Residential Properties and Public Buildings and Areas
Darryl David K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Update on Action against Fraudulent Websites and Fake Social Media Accounts Using the Names of Singapore Ministers
Lee Bee Wah K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Update on Community Volunteer Police Force Scheme Enrolment
Gan Thiam Poh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Timeframe from Final Appellate Court Decision to Date of Hanging, and Timing of Notification of Clemency Outcome and Execution Date to Petitioner
K Shanmugam Sylvia Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Statistics on Permanent Residency Applications by Non-Singaporean Spouses over Last 10 Years
Pritam Singh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Number and Ratio of Medical Social Workers and AIC Care Co-ordinators to Population of Care Recipients over Age 65
Anthea Ong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Use of WhatsApp by Health Institutions to Communicate Medical Information and Records to Patients
Gan Kim Yong Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Proportion of Patients Receiving Services from More Than One Medifund-approved Institution
Anthea Ong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Extension of Medisave to Cover More Chronic Severe Skin Conditions
Gan Kim Yong Tin Pei Ling
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Efficacy of Home Access Programme and NEU PC Plus Programme in Helping Low-income Families in Adoption and Use of Digital Technology
Lim Sun Sun S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Update on Investigation into Breach of Singapore Red Cross Website and Remedial Actions Taken
Cheng Li Hui S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Engagement and Outreach Activities Conducted by Cyber Security Agency
Cheng Li Hui S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Number of Successful First-Time Applicants in BTO and Sale of Balance Flats Exercise in Past Two Years
Gan Thiam Poh Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Measures to Increase Awareness of Vertical Gardens in Singapore
Christopher de Souza Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Number of Single Unwed Parents under 35 Years Old Applying to Buy a Flat from HDB in Past Five Years
Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Applications from Single Unwed Parents for HDB Flat under Public Rental Scheme in Past Five Years
Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Amount Budgeted for Cost of Home Improvement Programme for Hougang SMC for Completed and Upcoming Works
Lawrence Wong Png Eng Huat
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Trend of Mosquito Breeding by Households and Commercial Entities over Last Three Years
Desmond Choo Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Outcome of Measures to Reduce Emphasis on Exam-centred Grading
Christopher de Souza Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Number and Percentage of Singaporeans in Latest 10 Cohorts with Bachelor's Degrees from Local and Overseas Universities
Daniel Goh Pei Siong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Total Government Spending on Scholarships and Other Financial Aid to Foreign Students in Singapore Schools and Universities in Past Five Years
Ong Ye Kung Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Number of Commercial Divers Who Had Suffered Accidents and Death on Job in Past Five Years
Josephine Teo Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Penalties for Foreign Domestic Workers Who Give False Information or Accuse Employers Wrongly
Lee Bee Wah Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Number of Households Qualified for Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession under Aged Person Scheme
Josephine Teo Sitoh Yih Pin
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Factors for Improvement in Gender Pay Gap in Past Decade
Josephine Teo Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Fatality and Injury Rates for Working at Heights in Past Five Years
Josephine Teo Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Recruitment of Tourists as Volunteers to Care for Dogs by Pet Boarding Services
Josephine Teo Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Breakdown of Median Monthly Income of Employed Residents in Last Five Years
Josephine Teo Walter Theseira
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Outreach Efforts to Freelancers and Self-employed Persons below 35 to Create Awareness about Career Opportunities and Progression
Josephine Teo Rahayu Mahzam
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Proportion of Workforce Given One-year, Two-year and Three-year Re-employment Contracts at Point of Retirement
Desmond Choo Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Calculation of Monthly CPF Payouts from CPF Life or Retirement Sum Scheme
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Programmes to Help at-risk Youths
Leon Perera Desmond Lee