14th Parliament · 2nd Session
Monday, 3 July 2023
Members (97 present, 6 absent)
Present (97)
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 Sustainability and the Environment and Minister for Transport)
Carrie Tan Chan Chun Sing
(Minister for Education)
Chee Hong Tat
(Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport)
Cheng Hsing Yao 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, Prime Minister's Office)
Don Wee Edward Chia Bing Hui Edwin Tong Chun Fai
(Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law)
Eric Chua
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Minister for Social and Family Development)
Gan Kim Yong
(Minister for Trade and Industry)
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 He Ting Ru Heng Chee How
(Senior Minister of State for Defence)
Heng Swee Keat
(Deputy Prime Minister 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 K Shanmugam
(Minister for Home Affairs and Law)
Koh Lian Pin Koh Poh Koon
(Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment)
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong
(Deputy Prime Minister and 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 Health)
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh
(Leader of the Opposition)
Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Minister for Law)
Raj Joshua Thomas S Iswaran
(Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations)
Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Sim Ann
(Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development and Deputy Government Whip)
Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling
(Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development)
Sylvia Lim Tan Kiat How
(Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and National Development)
Tan See Leng
(Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry)
Tan Wu Meng Tan Yia Swam Teo Chee Hean
(Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security)
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
Motions (5)
Motion Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Review of the Rentals of State Properties at 26 and 31 Ridout Road
Teo Chee Hean
Motion Ministry of Law
Rentals of State Properties
Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Motion Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Rental of 31 Ridout Road
Vivian Balakrishnan
Motion Ministry of Law
Rental of 26 Ridout Road
Edward Chia Bing Hui He Ting Ru Teo Chee Hean
+22 more
Motion
Revised Order of Second Readings
Indranee Rajah
Bills (4)
1st Reading Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Public Utilities (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Oaths, Declarations and Notarisations (Remote Methods) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No 2) Bill
2nd Reading Prime Minister's Office
Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill
Oral Answers (9)
Oral Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Circumstances Surrounding Leasing of Ridout Road Properties by Ministers' Families
Hazel Poa Murali Pillai Teo Chee Hean
+10 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Rejection of Referred Patients whose Residential Addresses Fall Outside Healthcare Cluster
Janil Puthucheary Lim Wee Kiak Tan Wu Meng
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance
Redevelopment of Singapore Turf Club Site and Completion Timelines
Indranee Rajah Gerald Giam Yean Song Patrick Tay Teck Guan
+4 more
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development
Managing Growing Wild Boar Population in Bukit Panjang
Edward Chia Bing Hui Tan Kiat How Liang Eng Hwa
+1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Contingency Plan for Schools in Hot Weather Scenarios
He Ting Ru Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
Oral Answer Prime Minister's Office
Update on CPIB Investigation into Seatrium
Indranee Rajah Tan Wu Meng Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Subventions for Community Counselling and Inclusion of Singaporeans Aged 40 and above with Chronic Conditions in Enrolment in Healthier SG Programme
Wan Rizal Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Plans under Healthier SG for Younger Persons with Disabilities
Denise Phua Lay Peng Rahayu Mahzam
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Progress and Impact of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation and Support Measures Available
Koh Poh Koon Sharael Taha Mohd Fahmi Aliman
+8 more
Written Answers (86)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Misuse of Personal Mobility Devices for Food Delivery Service
S Iswaran Murali Pillai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Public Health Institutions Hiring Third Party Bill Collectors
Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Volume of Liquefied Natural Gas Imported from Indonesia
Gan Kim Yong Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Outcome of Study by National University Polyclinics on Use of Antibiotics
Joan Pereira Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Carbon Footprint for Retrofitting Old Buildings Compared with Demolition
He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Updates on Prices and Procedures for Elective Egg-freezing in Singapore
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Adoption of Outcome-based Contracts for Facility Management Services by Town Councils
Raj Joshua Thomas Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Exemption from Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty for Property Purchases by Nationals of Selected Countries under Singapore-European Association Free Trade Agreement
Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Ways to Ensure Availability of Budget Cooked Food and Halal Food Options at HDB Coffee Shops
Desmond Lee Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Plans to Mitigate Risk of Singapore Going into Technical Recession
Gan Kim Yong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Feedback Received from Residents on Loud Noise from Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
Gan Thiam Poh Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into School Curriculum
Chan Chun Sing Desmond Choo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Audits of Admissions at Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals and Duration of Patients' Stays
Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law
Oversight of Administrative Fees Charged by Pawnbrokers and Moneylenders
Carrie Tan K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Assistance Extended to Schools Facing Difficulty with School Bus Contracts
Joan Pereira Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Impact of COVID-19 Disruptions on Completion Date of North-South Corridor
Saktiandi Supaat S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Criteria in Selection of Sites for Setting up of Active Ageing Centres
Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Legislation on Maximum Rental Fee Adjustments by Landlords Following Lease Renewal
Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Impact of Revised Land Allocation and Pricing Framework for Places of Worship on Past Reserves
Lawrence Wong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Agencies That Have Been Able to Meet Salary Guidelines for Social Service Sector
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Overseas School Trips Undertaken by MOE Schools Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
Chan Chun Sing Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Remission of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty for Property Buyers who are Singles
Lawrence Wong Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Review following UN Special Rapporteur's Report of Singapore-based Entities Providing Supplies to Myanmar Military
Vivian Balakrishnan Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vikram Nair
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Foreign Healthcare Employees Granted Singapore Permanent Residency
Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Impact of Extension of Benchmarks on Surgeons' Fees Covering Surgical Procedures
Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Challenges in Implementing OneMillionTrees Movement
Edward Chia Bing Hui Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Assistance to Master Tenant at Block 151A Bishan Street 11 to Fill Vacant Stalls
Chong Kee Hiong Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Re-employment of Teachers Based on Past Performance Grades
Chan Chun Sing Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Rate of Recalcitrant Drink Drivers Caught for Drink Driving Resulting in Fatal Accidents, Injuries and Damage to Property
Melvin Yong Yik Chye K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Impact of Prolonged Heat Wave on Power Grid and Deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Gan Kim Yong Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Trial of Priority Cabins for Elderly on MRT Trains
Saktiandi Supaat S Iswaran
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Implementation and Processes of National Strategy on Mental Health and Well-being
Ong Ye Kung Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Unmarried Mothers under Age of 35 Who Seek Assistance for Public Housing Application
Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Schools Starting Lessons at 8.00 am or Later
Chan Chun Sing Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Proposal for Computation of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty Based on Per Square Foot
Lawrence Wong Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Delays to Completion of Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Projects Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic
Sharael Taha Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Request to Build Hawker Centre in Bishan to Provide Budget Meal Options
Chong Kee Hiong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Defaults in Repayment under Temporary Bridging Loan, SME Working Capital Loan and Trade Loan Programmes
Gan Thiam Poh Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Revocation of Car Insurance Policy for Non-payment of Insurance Premium Instalments
S Iswaran Lim Biow Chuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Review of CPF Nomination Rules to Allow for Automatic Revocation of Nomination Upon Divorce
Lim Biow Chuan Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Enhancing Portability of Healthcare Subsidy and Financing to Better Support Singaporeans Needing Care
Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Budget Meal Options at Market and Food Stalls Sold to Private Owners
Chong Kee Hiong Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Political Officeholders or Members of Parliament Renting or Occupying State Property for Residential Purposes
Teo Chee Hean Hazel Poa
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office
Rationale for DBS' $30 Billion Loan to Monetary Authority of Singapore
Tharman Shanmugaratnam Leon Perera
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Consultation Process in Decision to Close Singapore Turf Club in 2024
Lawrence Wong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Defence
Alternative Flight Paths for Jets Flying over Sengkang and Punggol from Paya Lebar Airbase
Jamus Jerome Lim Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Exit Bans by Foreign Countries on Singaporeans Living Overseas
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Actions Against Abuse of Public Healthcare Workers
Louis Ng Kok Kwang K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Persons Convicted of Assaulting Children in Learning Centres
Carrie Tan K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Extension and Termination of Religious Organisations' Short-term Tenancies with Government
K Shanmugam Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Approvals for Rental of and Works to be Done at State-owned Bungalows
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Leon Perera Chua Kheng Wee Louis
+2 more
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Feedback on Implementation of Rules of Court 2021
Hany Soh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Assistance for Elderly Living Alone on Installation of Residual Current Circuit Breakers
Joan Pereira Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Pre-payment Collection by Businesses and Losses Suffered by Consumers from Non-delivery of Goods and Services
Gan Kim Yong Don Wee
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Anti-competitive Effect of Cooperation Partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines
Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Application from Singapore Airlines for Assessment of Joint Venture with Garuda Indonesia
Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Electricity Demand and Grid Stress from Prolonged Heat Wave
Gan Kim Yong Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Applications under Temporary Bridging Loan Programme and Defaults in Repayment
He Ting Ru Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Pilot Study on Allowing Pets on Public Transport
Tan Yia Swam S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Enforcement Actions against Errant Cyclists and PMD Riders in Orchard Road Area
Melvin Yong Yik Chye S Iswaran
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Study on Spate of Technical Issues Affecting Scoot Airlines
S Iswaran Desmond Choo
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Complaints of Noise from Renovations in Landed Houses
Rachel Ong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Earthshot Prize Ceremony in November 2023 and Possible Partnership with Finalists on Sustainability Solutions
Rachel Ong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Update on Impact of Launch of Aquatic Animal Health Services
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Decline in Singapore's Domestic Recycling Rate
Yip Hon Weng Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Recourse for Seniors or Persons Physically Unable to Return Trays at Food Outlets
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Graduate Asatizahs Working in Singapore and Their Monthly Salaries
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Abdul Samad
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Expanding CHAS Subsidies to Include Dental Treatments for Medical Reasons
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
More Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Evolving SARS-CoV-2 Virus Variants
Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Data on Next-day Polyclinic Online Appointment Bookings
Tan Wu Meng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Use of MediSave for Family Members
Mariam Jaafar Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Centralised Platform on HDB Portal Showing Comprehensive List of Grants and Schemes Individuals Received
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Public Rental Flat Applications from Recent Divorcees
Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Limit to Number of Days for Demolition Works in Landed Housing Areas Near Residential Sites
Desmond Lee Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Status of Lift Enhancement Programme to Help Town Councils Modernise Existing HDB Lifts
Desmond Lee Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Automatic Inclusion of Package 3 of Optional Component Scheme under Sale of 2-Room Flexi Flats for Elderly Buyers
Nadia Ahmad Samdin Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Single Room Shared Facilities Initiative
Sharael Taha Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Monitoring Unauthorised Subletting by Foreign Nationals or HDB Rental Tenants via Print or Social Media
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Low Take-up Rate of Lift Access Housing Grant and Possibility of Converting Segmented Units into Rental Flats
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Residential Units to be Constructed on Former Singapore Turf Club Site at Bukit Timah and Kranji Turf Club
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Alternative Payment Methods for Singaporeans without Digital Access to Active Wallet
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Sitoh Yih Pin
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Use of Unpaid Infant Care Leave under Tripartite Standard on Unpaid Leave for Unexpected Care Needs
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Worker Accommodation Expenses as Percentage of Overall Cost of Employing Foreign Workers
Yip Hon Weng Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Root Causes of Employers Defaulting on Making Correct and Prompt CPF Contributions
Desmond Choo Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Measures to Protect Elderly CPF Members against Scams Using Stolen Singpass Credentials via Remote Access
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Application of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation to Employees with Incomes Sourced Overseas
Mariam Jaafar Tan See Leng