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14th Parliament · 1st Session

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Members (102 present, 2 absent)

Present (102)

Abdul Samad Alex Yam Alvin Tan (Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry) Amy Khor Lean Suan (Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and Transport) Ang Wei Neng Baey Yam Keng (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport) Carrie Tan Chan Chun Sing (Minister for Trade and Industry) Chee Hong Tat (Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Transport) Cheng Hsing Yao Cheng Li Hui Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chong Kee Hiong Christopher de Souza (Deputy Speaker) Chua Kheng Wee Louis Darryl David Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Derrick Goh Desmond Choo Desmond Lee (Minister for National Development, Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration) Desmond Tan (Minister of State for Home Affairs and Sustainability and the Environment) Don Wee Edward Chia Bing Hui Edwin Tong Chun Fai (Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law) Eric Chua (Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers for Culture, Community and Youth and Social and Family Development) Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong (Minister for Health) Gan Siow Huang (Minister of State for Education and Manpower) Gan Thiam Poh Gerald Giam Yean Song Grace Fu Hai Yien (Minister for Sustainability and the Environment) Hany Soh Hazel Poa Heng Chee How (Senior Minister of State for Defence) Heng Swee Keat (Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies) Hoon Hian Teck Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development and Leader of the House) Jamus Jerome Lim Janet Ang Janil Puthucheary (Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Health and Government Whip) Jessica Tan Soon Neo (Deputy Speaker) Joan Pereira Josephine Teo (Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs) K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) Koh Lian Pin Koh Poh Koon (Senior Minister of State for Health) Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong (Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance) Lee Hsien Loong (Prime Minister) Leon Perera Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Yen Ling (Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry) Mariam Jaafar Mark Chay Masagos Zulkifli B M M (Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs) Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs) Mohd Fahmi Aliman Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development) Murali Pillai Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ng Eng Hen (Minister for Defence) Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung (Minister for Transport) Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh (Leader of the Opposition) Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health) Raj Joshua Thomas S Iswaran (Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations) Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng Shahira Abdullah Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Sim Ann (Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and National Development and Deputy Government Whip) Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling (Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development) Sylvia Lim Tan Chuan-Jin (Speaker) Tan Kiat How (Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office and for National Development) Tan See Leng (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Manpower and Trade and Industry) Tan Wu Meng Tan Yia Swam Teo Chee Hean (Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security) Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies) Tin Pei Ling Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan (Minister for Foreign Affairs) Wan Rizal Xie Yao Quan Yeo Wan Ling Yip Hon Weng Zaqy Mohamad (Senior Minister of State for Defence and Manpower and Deputy Leader of the House) Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Absent (2)

Motions (1)

Oral Answers (12)

Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Increase in and Safeguarding against Securities Trading Fueled by Online Discussions and Social Media Chat Groups

Ong Ye Kung Desmond Choo
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Further Safeguards Following Investigation into Recent Detention of 16-year-old Self-radicalised Singaporean

Murali Pillai Desmond Tan Lim Biow Chuan +2 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Requests for Consular Assistance from Singaporeans in Myanmar Following Military Coup

Vivian Balakrishnan Gerald Giam Yean Song Christopher de Souza
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Assessment Criteria in Granting Approval to Organise In-person Global Conferences Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Alvin Tan He Ting Ru Jamus Jerome Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Measures to Prevent World Economic Forum’s Special Annual Meeting In Singapore from Becoming Super Spreader Event

Janil Puthucheary He Ting Ru Jamus Jerome Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Percentage of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for Each Country in Relation to Total Arrivals from Those Countries

Gan Thiam Poh Koh Poh Koon
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Borders Kept Open for Travellers from India and Indonesia Despite Large Number of Imported COVID-19 Cases from These Countries

Koh Poh Koon Leong Mun Wai
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who have Appealed for Their Foreigner Relatives to Enter Singapore Since Circuit Breaker

Gan Thiam Poh Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Singaporeans and PRs who have Applied for Foreign Domestic Workers to Enter Singapore and for Waiver of Their Stay-Home Notice Dedicated Facility Accommodation Cost

Gan Thiam Poh Gan Siow Huang
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Reports of Unauthorised Online Banking Transactions and Proportion that Involves Suspected Mobile Device Hacking

Ong Ye Kung Tan Wu Meng
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Financial Support Schemes for Working Care-givers of Cancer Patients

Koh Poh Koon Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Suicide Trends amongst Seniors and Enhancing Support for Them

Mohd Fahmi Aliman Janil Puthucheary

Written Answers (47)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Firms Identified as Anchor or Queen Bee Companies and Benefits Brought to SMEs and Individuals

Lawrence Wong Foo Mee Har
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Numbers of Borrowers who Applied for Relief from Loan Obligations due to COVID-19 Disruptions and Borrowers with Problems Transitioning Back to Full Loan Repayment

Foo Mee Har Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Employers' Obligation to Provide Sufficient Masks to Their Migrant Worker Employees

Josephine Teo Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Guidelines for Anti-social Behaviour among Neighbours Given Increase in Cases Filed at Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal

Liang Eng Hwa Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Number and Profile of Intra-corporate Transferees and Family Members Working in Singapore

Josephine Teo Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Reviewing HDB's Home Sales Programme to Shorten Waiting Time and Better Match Home Buyers’ Needs and Preferences

Liang Eng Hwa Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Complaints about and Methods to Curb Crow Populations

Desmond Lee Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Complaints of and Measures to Curb Bird Nuisance at Hawker Centres

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Economic Agencies' Targets for Promotion of Green Businesses in Singapore

Chan Chun Sing He Ting Ru
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Speeding up COVID-19 Vaccination and Update on Vaccination for Healthcare Workers

Gan Kim Yong Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak +1 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Over-the-counter COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kits

Gan Kim Yong Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Cancellation or Renewal of Construction Sector Work Permits Close to Expiry Dates in Second Half of 2020

Josephine Teo Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Impact of Unhealthy Ageing on Medical Inflation

Gan Kim Yong Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Steps to Bring Down Number of New Drug Abusers Arrested

Murali Pillai K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Number and Percentage of Active and Inactive CPF Members who have Met Different Retirement Sums Upon Turning 55

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Take-up Rate of National Adult Immunisation Schedule in 2020

Gan Kim Yong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Average Life Expectancy and Prevalence of Chronic Illnesses Amongst Different Groups of Singaporeans

Gan Kim Yong Leon Perera
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Support for Youths Working in Unskilled Gig Economy

Shahira Abdullah Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Product Labelling on Packaged Food with Meat from Animals that have Consumed Ractopamine in Their Feed

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Forensic Tests on Faulty Trip Coils that led to MRT Disruption of 14 October 2020

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Performance Grades Received by Teachers in Different Age Groups and Impact on Promotion Prospects

Lawrence Wong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Availability of Government-initiated Studies Conducted on Socio-economic Impact of Climate Change in Singapore for Next Five Years and Beyond

He Ting Ru Teo Chee Hean
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs

ASEAN Member States' Position on Military Coup in Myanmar in February 2021

Vivian Balakrishnan Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Impact of Coup in Myanmar on Repatriation of Rohingya Refugees and Future Peace and Security in Rakhine State

Vivian Balakrishnan Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Plans to Extend Scamalert.sg Service to WhatsApp and Telegram for Better Outreach to Seniors

Chua Kheng Wee Louis K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Breakdown of Scam Cases Reported in 2020, Losses Successfully Recovered and Age Profile of Victims

Chua Kheng Wee Louis K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Update on Investigation of Chairman and Management of Swiber Holdings and Its Related Companies

Dennis Tan Lip Fong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Educating Public to Identify Self-radicalised Individuals to Prevent Terror Attacks

Rachel Ong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Monthly Number of Visitor Arrivals into Singapore via Reciprocal Green Lane Scheme and Family Ties Scheme

He Ting Ru K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Update on Singapore Convention on Mediation and Plans to Promote Singapore as An International Dispute Resolution Hub

Sitoh Yih Pin K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Cycles of In-vitro Fertilisation Required for Successful Pregnancy

Gan Kim Yong Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Conducting Emergency and Critical Medical Evaluation and Diagnostic Tests during Weekends and Public Holidays and Instituting Baseline Level of Diagnostic Capacity

Gan Kim Yong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Access to Computers or Smart Devices for Jobseekers without such Devices to Update and Edit Personal Curriculum Vitae and Resumes

Tan Wu Meng S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Provision of Smoking Cabins or Rooms at HDB Void Decks for Smokers and Measures Taken to Reduce Incidences of Second-hand Smoke in HDB Flats

Grace Fu Hai Yien Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Update on Efficacy of Commingled Collection System of Recyclable Waste from Blue Recycling Bins Provided at HDB Estates

Murali Pillai Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Expected Structural Changes to Hospitality Sector over Near to Medium Term and Expected Impact on Skills and Workforce

Desmond Choo Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Additional Primary and Secondary School in Fernvale Constituency

Lawrence Wong Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Increasing Number of Classes and Teaching Staff of Existing Primary Schools for 2022 Primary 1 Registration Exercise

Lawrence Wong Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Building Another Primary School in Brickland Constituency

Don Wee Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Financial Assistance for Students Preparing for National Examinations as Private Candidates

Lawrence Wong Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

National Study on Root Causes and Extent of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children for Design of Corrective Policies and Programmes

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Frequency of Random Sampling or Unannounced Periodic Inspections and Monitoring of Compliance with MUIS' Halal Certification

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Number of Resident and Singaporean Workers Classified as Managers and Executives with Not More Than $2,600, $2,800 and $3,000 Basic Monthly Salary

Patrick Tay Teck Guan Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Definition of Green Space and Current Public Green Space in Square Metres per 1,000 People, Excluding Golf Courses

Desmond Lee Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Breakdown on Number of Households by HDB Flat Type Participating in Lease Buyback Scheme in 2019 and 2020

Sitoh Yih Pin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Trends of Property Prices in 2020 for HDB Flats and Various Types of Private Housing

Sitoh Yih Pin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Redevelopment Plans for Cemetery Areas around Bukit Brown in Next 10 to 15 Years

Desmond Lee Leon Perera