14th Parliament · 2nd Session
Monday, 14 October 2024
Members (93 present, 5 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
(Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance)
Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Christopher de Souza
(Deputy Speaker)
Chua Kheng Wee Louis 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
(Senior 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
(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 Chee How
(Senior Minister of State for Defence)
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)
Joan Pereira 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 Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs)
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 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)
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)
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 Digital Development 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)
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
Motions (2)
Bills (11)
1st Reading Ministry of Finance
Insurance (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Health
MediShield Life Scheme (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Law
Administration of Justice (Protection) (Amendment) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Home Affairs
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Law
Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 2) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Manpower
Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Finance
Income Tax (Amendment) Bill
Oral Answers (9)
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Root Causes for Massive East-West MRT Line Disruption in September 2024 and Review to Prevent Future Occurrence
He Ting Ru Gerald Giam Yean Song Hazel Poa
+11 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Review of Measures and Help Provided in Student Bullying Incidents
He Ting Ru Gerald Giam Yean Song Liang Eng Hwa
+10 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Median Hawker Stall Rentals in Last Two Years and Proposed Balloting Model Based on Cost Recovery for Such Stalls
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Koh Poh Koon Leong Mun Wai
+1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Response to Study on Long-term Economic and Social Costs of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Eric Chua
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Measures in Community Healthcare System to Help Identify and Support Children and Young Persons Affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences
Rahayu Mahzam Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Programmes for Schools to Identify and Support Students with Adverse Childhood Experiences
Gan Siow Huang Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Review of "Public Servant" Definition in Penal Code and Singapore's Anti-corruption Laws following Conviction of Former Minister
Chan Chun Sing Yip Hon Weng Sylvia Lim
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development
Equipping Building Industry Firms to Use Drone Technology for Efficient Inspection, Repairs and Maintenance
Christopher de Souza Tan Kiat How Liang Eng Hwa
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Cost and Provision of Subsidy for CCTV Installation in Preschools
Eric Chua Yeo Wan Ling
Written Answers (85)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Assessment Criteria for and Potential Extension of Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Tax Deduction Scheme
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Strengthening Safety at Construction Worksites following Recent Deaths of Two Workers
Hazel Poa Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Safety Measures and Regulations for Installation and Maintenance of Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Desmond Choo Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Allocated Spaces and Time-controlled Charging Points in HDB Car Parks for Motorised Personal Mobility Aids
Rachel Ong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Additional Measures to Support Employers for Increased Parental Maternity Leave Provisions
Tan See Leng Denise Phua Lay Peng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Proportion of Divorcees Being Able to Own HDB Flats after Selling Matrimonial Flats
Sharael Taha Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Prohibiting Smoking in Area Directly under MRT or LRT Viaducts
Gan Thiam Poh Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Refining Skills Framework for Arts Education
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Usha Chandradas
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Measures to Address Findings in National Study on Rising Prevalence of Severe Mental Health Symptoms amongst Youths
Wan Rizal Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law
Compliance of Orders Issued by Small Claims Tribunals and Failure to Comply Due to Lack of Resources
K Shanmugam Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Studies on Quantifiable Effects of Dense Urban Living Environment on Individuals’ Physiological Stress Responses
He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Usage Rates and Waiting Times for Cross-border Point-to-point and Taxi Services between Singapore and Johor Bahru
Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Enhancing Support for Special Needs Education and Potential Use of Assistive Technologies
Sharael Taha Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Regulatory Coverage for Singaporean Freelancers in Expertise- and Knowledge-based Professions
See Jinli Jean Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Number of Estate Agents Disciplined or Fined for Breach of Professional and Ethical Standards
Saktiandi Supaat Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Number of Children Enrolled in and Average Waiting Time for Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Ng Ling Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Impact of Qoo10's Payment Issues on Micro and Small Businesses and Available Support Measures
Gan Kim Yong Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Improving 4G Cellular Network Coverage at Underground Parking Spaces
Josephine Teo See Jinli Jean
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Plans on Revising Qualification Threshold of $1 Million for GST Registration by Companies
Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
New and Existing Worker Dormitories That Have Fulfilled Interim and New Standards for Better Living Conditions
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Sustainability of Public Transport Services with Recent Fare Increases and Additional Government Subsidy
Poh Li San Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Protecting Teachers from Unreasonable Demands and Harassment by Parents
Lim Biow Chuan Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Restricting Numbers in Group Gatherings at HDB Common Areas during Quiet Hours
Gan Thiam Poh K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Measures of Success for Government's Integrated Facilities Management Contracts
Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Pricing Guidelines for Plastic Bag Charge Imposed by Merchants
Jamus Jerome Lim Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Evacuation Protocols for Commuters during MRT Disruptions
Joan Pereira Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Government’s Expectations for Population Growth over Next Five Years
Indranee Rajah Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Translation Tools in School Apps to Support Parents and Caregivers Whose First Language is Not English
Chan Chun Sing Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Promoting Awareness and Help-seeking Behaviour for Early Diagnosis of Young-onset of Dementia
Lim Wee Kiak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Impact of Increased Work Pass Qualifying Salaries on Singaporeans' Pay
Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Review of Guidelines on Attachments to Buildings Given Stronger Winds from More Extreme Weather Conditions
Desmond Lee Joan Pereira
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Prosecutions against Parents for Breach of Bond Terms in Care and Protection Orders
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry
Strategies and Measures to Support Tourist Guides amid Evolving Industry Challenges
Desmond Choo Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Engaging Opposition MPs and Grassroots Advisers in Opposition Constituencies for Bus Service Enhancements
Chee Hong Tat Pritam Singh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Policing Forested Areas to Ensure National Security and Common Illegal Activities Detected
Lim Wee Kiak K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Prevalence of Practice to Reset Workers' Wages upon Change in Service Buyer Contracts
Desmond Choo Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Safety Testing and Maintenance Requirements for Motorised Personal Mobility Aids Stored in HDB Flats
Rachel Ong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Review Force Needed for Opening of Automatic Doors in Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment
Desmond Lee Ong Hua Han
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Temperature Setting in MRT Train Cars and Station Platforms and Feedback on Excessively Warm Train Cars or Platforms
Gerald Giam Yean Song Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Additional Measures to Address Rising Wealth Inequality in Singapore
Yip Hon Weng Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Review of GST Charges on Regulatory Fees and Prescription of Non-taxable Fees in Subsidiary Legislation
Liang Eng Hwa Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Economic Contributions of Creative Industries in Past 10 Years and Projected Changes for 2024 and 2025
Gan Kim Yong See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Importation of Nuclear-generated Energy
Gan Thiam Poh Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Key Factors Driving MNC Relocations and Measures to Address Singapore's Competitiveness
Yip Hon Weng Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Defence
Lessons from Simultaneous Explosion of Foreign-made Telecommunication Devices in Lebanon
Ng Eng Hen Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Defence
Death of Full-time National Serviceman at Pasir Laba Camp on 27 September 2024
Ng Eng Hen Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Additional Consular Support for Singapore Citizens in Middle East amid Regional Conflict
Vivian Balakrishnan Syed Harun Alhabsyi
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Measures to Prevent Theft by ICA Officers and Other Staff Members at Singapore Airports
K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Road Traffic Accidents and Fatality Rates in Past Five Years
Dennis Tan Lip Fong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Data on and Citizenship Considerations for Stateless Population
Sharael Taha K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Duration of Stay in Singapore for Those Granted Singapore Citizenship and Permanent Residency in 2023
Chua Kheng Wee Louis K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Number of Licence Applications Rejected under Debt Collection Act
Hany Soh K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Good Class Bungalows Sold to Trust Companies with Foreign Beneficiaries and Purchase Applications Rejected
Leong Mun Wai Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Individuals Placed under Debt Repayment Scheme and Regulation of Fees Charged by Debt Consulting Services
Chua Kheng Wee Louis K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Law
Orders Issued by Small Claims Tribunals and Average Enforcement Cost for Consumers
K Shanmugam Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Provision of Complimentary Tap Water for Paying Customers at Food and Beverage Establishments
Ong Hua Han Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Warning Systems for Extreme Weather Conditions Like Island-wide Damage Caused by Sumatra Squall on 17 September 2024
Syed Harun Alhabsyi Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Measures to Address Bullying in and Out of School and Ensure Student Well-being
Wan Rizal Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Training Programmes Teachers Undergo to Teach High-ability Learners in Primary School and Their Effectiveness
Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Success from Reframing of SYF Central Judging as SYF Arts Presentation in Achieving Aims for Students and Educators
Chan Chun Sing Usha Chandradas
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Additional Resources for Learning Languages of Singaporean Communities to Better Reflect Local Landscape
Chan Chun Sing Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Data on Social Workers Employed by Public Agencies and Update on Hiring and Retention Rates
Masagos Zulkifli B M M He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Timelines for Establishment of Singapore College of Islamic Studies and First Intake of Students
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Syed Harun Alhabsyi
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Schedule for Completion of Active Ageing Centres from Proposed Increase in Budget
Jamus Jerome Lim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Annual Hiring Targets for Healthcare Workers to Meet Projected Size of 82,000 by 2030
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Enhancing Mental Health Support Systems in Schools and Availability of Outpatient Psychiatric Services for Youths
Ong Ye Kung Syed Harun Alhabsyi
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Display of Calorie and Nutrition Information in Menus for More Informed Decisions by Consumers
Ong Ye Kung Ong Hua Han
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Update on Transition to Planting of More Wind-resistant Trees in View of More Extreme Weather Conditions
Desmond Lee Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Data on Escalator Accidents and Causes and Plans to Build More Lifts in View of Ageing Population
Desmond Lee Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Extension of Multi-Generation Priority Scheme to Include Single Unmarried Children in Joint Applications for BTO Flats
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Priority for Senior Residents Relocating to 2-Room Flats or Care Apartments Nearby to Enable Ageing within Community
Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Criteria in BCA's Selection of Companies Participating in Annual Return of Construction Industry Survey
Hany Soh Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Injuries to Users of ActiveSG Gyms and Their Age Profile and Measures to Ensure Safe Use of Fitness Equipment
Edwin Tong Chun Fai See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Attendance at Performances, Shows or Exhibitions of Arts Groups Other Than Own Ethnic Group
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Usha Chandradas
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Inspections Conducted to Ensure Food Delivery Platform Operators Engage Only Singaporeans or PRs as Freelancers
Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Extension of Maternity Protection to Singaporeans Engaged in Non-standard Forms of Employment
See Jinli Jean Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Elderly Singaporeans Living in Bigger HDB Flats Successful in Applications or Appeals for Silver Support Scheme
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Plans to Bridge Gap in Current Healthcare Insurance Coverage for Post-retirement Employees
Desmond Choo Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Full-time Resident Employees Aged 25 to 64 Receiving Only Seven Days Paid Annual Leave in First Year of Employment
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Current and Projected Wage Convergence Targets for 20th Percentile of Income Earners
He Ting Ru Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Measures to Enhance Resilience and System-wide Response in Light of Recent MRT Disruptions
Gerald Giam Yean Song Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat
+2 more
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Current Percentage and Future Plans for All Cycling Lanes to Be Grade-separated from Footpaths
Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Study on Combined Noise Level from Train Tracks in Choa Chu Kang
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Update on Trial for Priority Carriages on MRT for Commuters with Mobility Needs
Gan Thiam Poh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Enhancements to Existing Safety Measures and Protocols at LTA Worksites
Chee Hong Tat Melvin Yong Yik Chye