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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Members (85 present, 13 absent)

Present (85)

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) 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 Tan (Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office) Don Wee Edwin Tong Chun Fai (Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law) Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong (Deputy Prime Minister and 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 and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations) Hany Soh Hazel Poa He Ting Ru Heng Swee Keat (Deputy Prime Minister) 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 Digital Development and Information and Health and Government Whip) Jessica Tan Soon Neo (Deputy Speaker) Josephine Teo (Minister for Digital Development 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 (Prime Minister and Minister for Finance) Lee Hsien Loong (Senior Minister) Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Yen Ling (Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry) 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 (Minister of State for Law and Transport) Nadia Ahmad Samdin Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant 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) Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam (Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health) Raj Joshua Thomas Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng (Speaker) See Jinli Jean Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Minister for Finance) Sim Ann (Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development and Deputy Government Whip) 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 Digital Development and Information and National Development) Tan See Leng (Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry) Tan Wu Meng Tin Pei Ling Usha Chandradas Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan (Minister for Foreign Affairs) Xie Yao Quan Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Absent (13)

Motions (1)

Bills (3)

Oral Answers (5)

Written Answers (78)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Reporting of Passengers Who Vape by Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers

Ong Ye Kung See Jinli Jean
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Penalties for Misuse of Personal Mobility Devices

Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat Alex Yam +2 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Follow-up Actions after Investigation into Inappropriate Issuance of Medical Certificates by MaNaDr Clinic

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Number of HDB Households without Direct Lift Access and Use of Lift Access Housing Grant to Address This Issue

Desmond Choo Ang Wei Neng Liang Eng Hwa +1 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Ensuring Singapore-Johor Special Economic Zone is Value Accretive to Singapore Economy

Liang Eng Hwa Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Local Talent, Crew and Facilities for Government-funded Creative Projects

Josephine Teo See Jinli Jean
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Wrongful Termination of Work Permit or S Pass Holders

Gerald Giam Yean Song Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Impact of Lowered Loan-to-value Limit on Aspiring Home Owners Transitioning from Rental Housing to Purchasing Flats

Yip Hon Weng Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Imposing Maximum Charging Limits for Electric Vehicles in Residential Car Parks for Fire Safety

Rachel Ong Dennis Tan Lip Fong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Teaching on Importance of Racial and Religious Harmony in Singapore in Integration Programmes for Foreign Workers

Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Impact of Tensions in Middle East on Waiting Time at PSA Ports

Ang Wei Neng Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Reason for Requiring Trainees to Co-pay Monthly Training Fee for Certain Medical Specialties

Ong Ye Kung Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Entry Requirements for National University of Singapore's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Chan Chun Sing Pritam Singh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Rate of Healthcare-associated Infections in Healthcare Facilities

Ong Ye Kung Ong Hua Han
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Number and Proportion of Unsuccessful Applications under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme

Saktiandi Supaat Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Prospects of Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project to Import Hydropower from Laos

Sylvia Lim Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Update on Review into ANGEL Scheme to Retain Nurses

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Days of Annual Leave Provided to Full-time Resident Employees of Different Salary Levels

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

Obligations of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Drivers when Passengers Refuse to Wear Seat Belts

Yeo Wan Ling Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Opportunities for Youths to Have Meaningful Conversations within Their Neighbourhoods

Christopher de Souza Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Cases of Unauthorised Sale of Drugs for Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity

He Ting Ru Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Violation of Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Regulations by Residents Who Exhale Smoke to Exterior of HDB Flats

Jamus Jerome Lim Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Top Five Forms of Emotional Neglect Identified by Child Protective Service

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Making Learning of Mother Tongue Languages in Schools More Enjoyable

Saktiandi Supaat Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Improving Health-span of Singaporeans

Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Considerations for Issuing Change of Employer Letter to Migrant Workers Faced With Pending Investigations

Gerald Giam Yean Song Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Preventing Pet Business Workers Found Culpable for Animal Cruelty from Re-offending

He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Safety Measures when Personal Mobility Devices Catch Fire on Public Buses or Trains

Chee Hong Tat Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Difference in Fees Charged by Private and Government-supported Preschools

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Raising Understanding of Biometric Data Usage and Security

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Measures to Ensure Suicides Rates Continue to Drop

Ong Ye Kung Ong Hua Han
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Rationale for Same Benefits for PRs and Singapore Citizens under SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme

Hazel Poa Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Tracking Sleep Deficiency among Students

Chan Chun Sing Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Support of Mental Well-being of Social Workers by Their Employers

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

Expanding Flexi-MediSave Scheme for Outpatient Medical Treatment for Elderly

Jamus Jerome Lim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Onsite Submission of Documents at ICA in Addition to Electronic Submission

Ang Wei Neng K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

BTO Flexi Flats Set Aside for Singles and Average Rates of Singles Applying for BTO Flats

Desmond Lee Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Payment Delays by Qoo10's E-commerce Platforms in South Korea

Gan Kim Yong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Cyber Security Agency's Role in Investigating Mobile Guardian App's Hacking Incident

Hazel Poa Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Appeals by Patients to Draw from MediSave Accounts Beyond Annual Withdrawal Limit

Ong Ye Kung Hany Soh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Amount of Community Improvement Projects Committee Funding Extended to Each Town Council

Desmond Lee Pritam Singh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Reports of Errant Use of Personal Mobility Devices or Power-assisted Bicycles Made via MyTransport App

Rachel Ong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Ensuring Allianz Will Not Be Allowed to Rationalise Income Insurance’s Business After Acquisition

Gan Kim Yong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Tracking of Road Traffic Incidents Where No Police Reports are Made

Chee Hong Tat Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Potential Increase in Women's Participation in Labour Force in Relation to Gender Pay Gap

Gan Kim Yong Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Enforcement Actions for Motor Vehicle Loan Breaches and MAS' Stance on Social Media Advertisements for Luxury Vehicles

Gan Kim Yong Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

MAS’ Assessment of Risks of Worldcoin's Operations in Singapore and Measures to Deter Related Criminal Activities

Gan Kim Yong Derrick Goh
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Data on Research Grants Administered Directly by National Research Foundation and Statutory Boards

He Ting Ru Heng Swee Keat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Implementation of Earlier Polling Hours for Polling Day

Chan Chun Sing Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Government's Current Cumulative Fiscal Position and Inclusion of Special Transfers in Government Budgets

Lawrence Wong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Growth in Labour Productivity and Monthly Earnings of Residents from 2016 to First Half of 2024

Gan Kim Yong Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Business Cost Spending of Infocomm Sector on Singapore-registered Businesses and Singaporeans in 2022

Gan Kim Yong See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Grants Disbursed to Micro-, Small- and Medium-Sized Companies under Enterprise Sustainability Programme

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

Compliance with Local Laws and Maintaining Good Relations with Locals Near Overseas Military Training Sites

Ng Eng Hen Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Incidence of Drink Driving and Traffic Accidents among Drivers Aged 21 and Below in Past Three Years

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

Fire Risks from Overcharged Electric Vehicles in Basement Car Parks and Implementation of Risk Mitigation Measures

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Fire Incidents Involving Active Mobility Devices in Residential Premises and Measures Against Errant Consumers and Retailers

Derrick Goh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Visa-Free Visitors Arrested or Identified as Persons of Interest for Criminal Offences and Enhanced Screening Measures Planned

He Ting Ru K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Effectiveness of Small Claims Tribunal in Resolving Contractual Disputes and Plans to Raise Claim Limits and Reduce Cost

Liang Eng Hwa K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Criteria Determining Persons Unable to Return Trays at Hawker Centres and Communication of Criteria to Enforcement Personnel

Gerald Giam Yean Song Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Complaints Received by Committee for Private Education Annually and Top 10 Categories

Leong Mun Wai Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Ensuring Quality and Consistency in School-based High-Ability Learner Programmes and Enrichment Activities Post-GEP

Sharael Taha Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Usage of SkillsFuture Credits at Private Education Institutes in 2023

Leong Mun Wai Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Trend of Hearing Loss Across Age Groups and Measures to Stem Avoidable Loss Among Youths

Ong Ye Kung See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Banned Substances Detected Annually in Health Products and Plans for Enhanced Public Education for Consumers

Ong Ye Kung Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Addressing Lift Accessibility Needs of HDB Residents

Yip Hon Weng Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Reports Made and Actions Taken Against Veterinarians for Performing Unjustified Dog Debarking Procedures

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Effectiveness and Relevance of Central Business District Incentive and Strategic Development Incentive Schemes

Desmond Lee Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Installation of Zebra Crossings in HDB Car Parks to Enhance Pedestrian Safety

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Ensuring Structural Integrity of Multi-storey Car Parks for All-electric Vehicle Fleet

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Enhancing Deterrence against Violations of Progressive Wage Model Requirements

Tan See Leng Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Calculation of Public Transport Accessibility Level Values in Provision of Public Transport

Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Land Allocation for Roads and Car Parks Since 2010 and Future Policy Considerations

Leong Mun Wai Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Regulations for Public Transport Operators to Ensure Passenger Safety and Accident-free Bus Operations

Gerald Giam Yean Song Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Average Headways and Crowding Levels on Bus Services Plying Bukit Batok Road and Steps to Reduce Congestion

Leong Mun Wai Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Average Ridership and Cost Per Passenger for Bus Service 825 and Potential Deployment of Electric Minibus Services

Leong Mun Wai Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Automotive Grade Temperature Ranges and International Technical Standards in Tender Specifications for ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit

Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Policy Measures to Prevent Goods Vehicles from Parking in Private Residential Estates

Chee Hong Tat Tan Wu Meng