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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Tuesday, 3 October 2023

Members (93 present, 6 absent)

Present (93)

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) Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chong Kee Hiong Christopher de Souza (Deputy Speaker) Chua Kheng Wee Louis Darryl David Denise Phua Lay Peng 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) Foo Mee Har 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) Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development and Leader of the House) Jamus Jerome Lim Janil Puthucheary (Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Health and Government Whip) Joan Pereira Josephine Teo (Minister for Communications and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs) K Shanmugam (Minister for Home Affairs and Law) Keith Chua 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) Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Mariam Jaafar Mark Lee 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 Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Ng Eng Hen (Minister for Defence) Ng Ling Ling Ong Hua Han Ong Ye Kung (Minister for Health) Patrick Tay Teck Guan Poh Li San Pritam Singh (Leader of the Opposition) Rahayu Mahzam (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Minister for Law) Raj Joshua Thomas Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng (Speaker) See Jinli Jean 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) Syed Harun Alhabsyi 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 Teo Chee Hean (Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security) Tin Pei Ling Usha Chandradas 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 (6)

Motions (2)

Bills (4)

Oral Answers (12)

Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Additional Steps to Detect and Prevent Money Laundering Activities

Derrick Goh Murali Pillai Sun Xueling +4 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Impact of Deferring Public Transport Fare Increments

Chee Hong Tat Gerald Giam Yean Song Yip Hon Weng +3 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Budget Meals As a Proportion of All Meals Sold Hawker Stalls

Koh Poh Koon Mariam Jaafar
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Cases Referred to Committee Against Profiteering Per Quarter Since Reconvening in March 2022

Alvin Tan Mariam Jaafar Jamus Jerome Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Uptake of Progressive Wage Mark Accreditation and Its Impact on Volume of Business

Yeo Wan Ling Zaqy Mohamad
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Redefining "Basic Needs" in Social Policies Given Need to Foster Sense of Belonging, Income Inequality Gap and Other Challenges

Yip Hon Weng Eric Chua
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Update On Effectiveness Of Additional Levy On Cars Sold Between Fourth And Sixth Month Of Ownership

Amy Khor Lean Suan He Ting Ru Jamus Jerome Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Use of Mr Lee Kuan Yew's Image on Local Company's Commemorative Packet Drinks

Poh Li San Alvin Tan
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Students Referred to Authorities for Vaping in Last Five Years

Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman Joan Pereira
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Schedule and Budget Drawn Up for Scheme to Prioritise Inspection of Condition of Occupied HDB Rental Flats

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim Denise Phua Lay Peng
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Adults with Special Needs who are Financially-dependent on Retired Parents

Eric Chua Carrie Tan Denise Phua Lay Peng
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Inpatient Hospice Patients who have Sought ElderShield Claims

Rahayu Mahzam Tan Wu Meng

Written Answers (62)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Amount of Time Granted to Migrant Workers Going Through Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management Case to Find New Employers

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Data on Employment of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents with Disabilities

Tan See Leng Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Safeguards to Ensure Safety of Fostered Children Who are Returned to Their Original Homes

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Progress and Long-term Plan for Reducing Carbon Footprint of Singapore's Sea Ports

Chee Hong Tat Desmond Choo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Issues Related to Mobile Inpatient Care at Home Programme Such As Use of Remote Monitoring Technology and Compliance with Treatment Regime

Ong Ye Kung Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Prime Minister's Office

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Supervision of Financial Institutions

Desmond Choo Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Number of Singaporeans Aged 55 Unable to Attain Basic Retirement Sum with CPF Savings and Strategies to Enhance Retirement Adequacy

Liang Eng Hwa Saktiandi Supaat Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Attract and Train More Manpower for Special Needs Care and Education Sector

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Carrie Tan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Ensuring Sale of Second-hand Power Assisted Bicycles Are in Compliance with Regulations

Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Suicide and Attempted Suicide Cases Reported in Schools

Chan Chun Sing Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Singapore's Stance on International Labour Organization's Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No 111)

He Ting Ru Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

New Car Registrations Broken Down by Private Cars, Company Cars, Private Hire Cars and So On

Chee Hong Tat Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Reasons for 60% Increase in Road Traffic Fatalities in First Half of 2023

Melvin Yong Yik Chye K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

National Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on Disease Burden on Population

Ng Ling Ling Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Sharing of Costs for Maintenance of HDB Car Parks Co-located with Commercial Properties and for Clearance of Renovation Debris

Chua Kheng Wee Louis He Ting Ru Jamus Jerome Lim +1 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Cumulative Impact of Series of Price Increases on Households and Small Businesses

Lawrence Wong Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Companies Which Made False Salary Declarations in Work Pass Applications or Renewals

Tan See Leng Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Procedures for Disembarking Airline Passengers when Aircraft are Faced with Technical Problems on Tarmac

Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Monitoring and Fines for Errant Contractors who Dispose of Renovation Debris and Refuse Indiscriminately

Sitoh Yih Pin Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Frequency of Government Reviews to Ensure Support Scheme Payouts Remain Adequate in Light of Inflationary Pressures

Lawrence Wong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Outreach and Design Efforts to Encourage Keeping to Lanes by Different Users on Shared-use Paths

Chee Hong Tat Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Effect of Removing Mid-year Examinations on Students’ Well-being

Gerald Giam Yean Song Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Necessity of Not Publishing Total Assets under GIC's Management to Defend the Singapore Dollar against Speculative Attacks

Gerald Giam Yean Song Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Number of Women who Suffer from Postnatal Post‐traumatic Stress Disorder

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Extension of Concessionary Migrant Domestic Worker Levy to Persons with Life-limiting Medical Conditions

Tan Wu Meng Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Solitary Confinement for Young Persons Staying in State-run Homes

Gerald Giam Yean Song Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of Recent Regional Manufacturing and Trade Slowdowns on Singapore's Economy

Gan Kim Yong Desmond Choo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Safety Precautions Adopted by Other Countries that Permit Passengers to be Ferried in Rear Deck of Lorries

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Percentage of Workers Living in Dormitories who have Mattress to Sleep On

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Proposal for Dedicated Funds to Subsidise Early Childhood Sector's Manpower Costs

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Carrie Tan
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Measures to Detect Ownership of Movement of Foreign Shares to Foreigners with Securities Accounts in Singapore

Lawrence Wong Don Wee
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Postal Ballots Received from Overseas Voters after 11 September 2023 Deadline

He Ting Ru Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Upper and Lower Limits of Salaries for Civil Servants Suspended on Reduced Pay

Hazel Poa Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Prime Minister's Office

Strengthening Role of Singapore Exchange in Helping SMEs Gain Access to Overseas Capital Markets

Desmond Choo Lawrence Wong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Standardised Training on Procurement Procedures for All Officers across Public Service

Lawrence Wong Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Expanding Duty of Directors in Companies Act 1967 to Include Environmental Impact of Company Operations

Lawrence Wong Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Defence

Attendance at ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference in Naypyidaw in September 2023

Gerald Giam Yean Song Ng Eng Hen
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Immigration Checks on Hand-carried and Checked Baggage of Travellers Arriving via Private Jets

Don Wee K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Steps to Prevent Money Launderers from Purchasing Luxury Cars in Singapore to Launder Money

Josephine Teo Murali Pillai
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Singapore Police Force's Enforcement Work

Desmond Choo K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Singaporean Prison Inmates Aged 21 and Above Serving Sentence of 12 Months or Less

Gerald Giam Yean Song K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Ensuring High Maintenance Standard of Air-conditioning Systems on MRT Trains

Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Data on Profitability of Public Transport Operators and Their Generated Returns on Invested Capital

Chee Hong Tat Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Incidence of Departing Flights Having to Offload Passenger Baggage Due to Poor Weather Conditions

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Plans to Increase Transport Connectivity in Keat Hong and Brickland in Chua Chu Kang with Opening of NS3A Brickland MRT Station

Chee Hong Tat Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Considerations for Extensions of Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive and Additional Registration Fee Floor from 1 January 2024

Chee Hong Tat Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Time Taken to Downgrade Food Hygiene Ratings of Food Outlets in Nanyang Girls School and Shangri-La Hotel after Food Poisoning Incidents

Hazel Poa Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Percentage of Schools and Tertiary Institutions with Lactation Facilities for Nursing Mothers

Chan Chun Sing Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Results of Survey of Preschool Operators Administered in Mid-2022

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Portal for Verifying Authenticity of Halal Certificates Issued by MUIS

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

Spot Cooling Non-air-conditioned B2 and C Class Wards in Public Hospitals

Ong Ye Kung Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Youths Seeking Counselling and Mental Health Support after Succumbing to Scams

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Public Health Challenge of Loneliness among Older Adults

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Number of Medical Doctors and Specialists Leaving Public Medical Institutions for Private Practice and Measures to Retain Them

Rachel Ong Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Incentives for Coffee Shop Operators Which Managed to Replace Sole Halal Food Stall after Original Vendor Ceased Operation

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Offices, Business Parks and Mixed Developments' Non-compliance with Provision on Lactation Rooms under BCA's Code on Accessibility in Built Environment 2019

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Wood Morning Singapore Exhibition Depicting Children's Cartoon Characters and Toys

Josephine Teo Christopher de Souza
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Mental Health Support Provided to Retired Team Singapore and eSports Athletes

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Help for Employees Affected by Recent Retrenchments in Financial Services and Information and Communications Sectors

Joan Pereira Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Security Measures to Prevent Scams Siphoning Off Funds from CPF Accounts

Tan See Leng Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Action against Employers Making Unfounded or False Accusations against Migrant Domestic Workers

He Ting Ru Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Adoption of Recommendations by Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics on Migrant Domestic Workers

Hazel Poa Tan See Leng

Clarifications (1)