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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)

Absent (9)

Motions (1)

Bills (5)

Oral Answers (5)

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