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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Wednesday, 16 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 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 (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) 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

Absent (5)

Motions (2)

Bills (1)

Oral Answers (20)

Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Impact on Public Transport Operators' Viability and on Commuters when Recommended Fare Increases are Deferred

Saktiandi Supaat Chee Hong Tat Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Preserving Cultural Heritage of Orang Kallang and Orang Laut Communities

Desmond Lee Sharael Taha
Oral Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Closure of SingPost Offices and Impact on Availability Standards for Services such as Passport Collection

Tan Wu Meng Tan Kiat How
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Help for Healthcare Workers to Stay and Build Their Careers in Public Sector

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Rahayu Mahzam
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Updated Workplace Safety Advice and Measures in View of More Adverse Weather Events

Joan Pereira Melvin Yong Yik Chye Zaqy Mohamad
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Measures in National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy that Are Yet to Be Rolled Out and Implementation Timelines for Them

Janil Puthucheary Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Measures to Address Durability Issues When Wind-swept Rain Enters Lift Shafts of HDB Blocks

Indranee Rajah Tan Wu Meng
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Impact of Recent Recall of EVs on Singapore Car Owners

Murali Pillai Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Oral Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Gender Gaps in AI-adoption and Initiatives to Encourage Better AI Technologies Adoption in Educational and Workplace Settings

He Ting Ru Rahayu Mahzam
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Ensuring Foster Parents Gain Access to Relevant Education Information of Children under Their Care

Gan Siow Huang Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Proposal for Lifts that Can Accommodate Baby Prams, Wheelchairs and Personal Mobility Aids in Some Public Buildings

Indranee Rajah Saktiandi Supaat
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Insurance for EV Charging Stations Against Fire Incidents and Damage to Buildings and Surrounding Vehicles

Murali Pillai Lim Biow Chuan
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Allowing Seniors to Purchase Hearing Aids with MediSave

Rahayu Mahzam Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Licensing of Cat Breeders Since Implementation of Guidelines

Hazel Poa Leong Mun Wai Tan Kiat How
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Granting Foster Parents Access to Relevant Health Information of Children Under Their Care

Eric Chua Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Proportion of Bankruptcies due to Credit Card Debts

Alvin Tan Melvin Yong Yik Chye Derrick Goh
Oral Answer Ministry of Defence

Safety Audits and Findings by SAF Inspector-General’s Office and Improvement Measures Implemented

Heng Chee How Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Keith Chua
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Suspicious Transaction Reports Linked to Rivaton Group

Sun Xueling Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Graduates who are Unable to Find Jobs within Six Months of Graduation and Assessment of Job Opportunities for Them

Gan Siow Huang Lim Biow Chuan
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Number of and Occupancy Rates at Homeless Shelters

Darryl David Eric Chua

Written Answers (51)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Rate of Childcare Sick Leave Usage by Public Servants

Chan Chun Sing Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Definition of Cyberbullying That Can Be Reported and Enforcement Proceeded With

Yip Hon Weng Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Effectiveness of Positive Use Guide on Technology and Social Media in Addressing Mental Health Issues in Youths

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

Proposal for Rent-to-own Housing Scheme

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Plans for Rooftop Urban Farms and Lease Durations to be Offered in Tenders

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

Wrongful PayNow Transfers to Phone Numbers Belonging to Previous Subscriber

Gan Kim Yong Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Feasibility of Public Flat Rental Scheme for Households with One Non-Singaporean PR Member

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Measures to Educate Students and Engage Parents on Bullying Given Recent Incidents

Gan Thiam Poh Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of Widening Conflict in the Middle East on Energy Prices and Inflation in Singapore

Ang Wei Neng Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Population Projection of 6.9 Million People and Steps to Reconcile or Revise Figure Given Lower Actual Number

Indranee Rajah Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Concerns with Provision of Identity and Bank Details to Overseas Entities When Applying for Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit

Gan Thiam Poh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Safe Channels for Reporting Bullying in Schools

Sharael Taha Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Clarification from Malaysia on Obtaining Vehicle Entry Permits for Singapore Vehicles

Hany Soh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Support for Pharmacists and Allied Healthcare Workers to Ease into Industry

Christopher de Souza Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Installation of Wheelchair-accessible Lifts at Key Communal Spaces with Significant Senior Populations

Christopher de Souza Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Problems Experienced by Singapore Motorists following Implementation of Vehicle Entry Permit

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

Preventing Future MRT Service Disruptions Due to Train Maintenance Issues

Don Wee Chee Hong Tat Christopher de Souza
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Amending Wildlife Act to Make Advertising for Sale of Wildlife an Offence

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Guidelines to Permit Stateless Persons Holding Special Passes to Open Bank Accounts

Hazel Poa Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Update on Singapore's Projected Total Population by 2030

Hazel Poa Indranee Rajah
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Root Causes of Rise in Bankruptcies amid Improving Economic Climate and Plans to Promote Financial Prudence

Gan Kim Yong Derrick Goh
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Development of Expertise in Research Funding Administration

He Ting Ru Heng Swee Keat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Trend of Single Family Offices from Emerging Markets Setting Up in Singapore

Gan Kim Yong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Single Family Offices as Continuing Growth Sector in Singapore

Gan Kim Yong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Root Causes of Increase in Tax Recoveries of $857 Million and Measures to Promote Better Tax Compliance

Derrick Goh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Rules Governing Change of Race and Its Application to Foreign Pass Holders

Leong Mun Wai K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Annual Number of Arrests and Police Reports Made for Violent Offences by Minors and Non-minors

Hazel Poa K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Student Pass Holders Granted Permanent Residency and Guardians Granted Long-Term Visit Pass

Hazel Poa K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Applications for Permanent Residency and Citizenship from Stateless Persons in Past Five Years

Leong Mun Wai K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Upstream Actions against Illegal Moneylenders Targeting Foreign Domestic Workers and Recourse for Affected Singaporeans

Nadia Ahmad Samdin K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Data on Offenders of Road Traffic (Pedestrian Crossings) Rules and Punishments Received

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

Database of Locations of Reported Road Traffic Accidents for Research and Advocacy

Dennis Tan Lip Fong K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Criteria for Environmental Sustainability Considerations in Tender Evaluation Process

Louis Ng Kok Kwang Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Inclusion of Singapore's Share of International Transport Emissions in Carbon Budget

He Ting Ru Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Recourse Available to Parents of Affected Students in Recent Bullying Cases

Jamus Jerome Lim Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Government-Paid Childcare Leave Usage between 2021 and 2023

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Youths Supported under CREST-Youth and YIT Programmes and Average Engagement Durations

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Details of Eye Screenings and Subsidies under Healthier SG Programme and Plans for Elderly

Ong Ye Kung Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Graduands of Diploma in Nursing Programmes and NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Not Registering as Nurses

Ong Ye Kung Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Strategies to Combat Cyberbullying Among Youths

Wan Rizal Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Percentage of HDB Blocks Reaching Non-citizen Quota for Renting out of Flats

Leong Mun Wai Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Unoccupied and Total Rental Units under Public Rental Scheme and Interim Rental Housing in Sengkang and Punggol

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Annual Number of HDB BTO Ballot Errors and Actions Taken

He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Average Living Space Per Child in 1-room and 2-room Rental Flats and Minimum Required for Healthy Growth

He Ting Ru Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Implementing Distinct Quantitative Noise Thresholds for Evening Period in Residential Areas

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Recourse under TAFEP Framework for Workers Facing Tattoo Discrimination

Leong Mun Wai Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Decrease in Number of PEP Holders after Increase in Minimum Fixed Monthly Salary Threshold

Patrick Tay Teck Guan Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Average Peak and Off-Peak Time Intervals for Bus Service 944 Before and After It was renumbered to 992 and Extended to Tengah New Town

Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Introducing Regulations for Seamless Refunds for Significant Flight Delays Based on International Norms

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

Use of Predictive Maintenance Systems to Prevent Train Failures

Saktiandi Supaat Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Regulatory Supervision over Rail Operators' Decisions in Areas Such As Maintenance Procedures

Saktiandi Supaat Chee Hong Tat

Clarifications (1)