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14th Parliament · 2nd Session

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Members (95 present, 3 absent)

Present (95)

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 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 (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) Janil Puthucheary (Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health and Government Whip) 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) 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 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) 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 (3)

Motions (2)

Bills (2)

Oral Answers (7)

Written Answers (101)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Causes for and After-action Measures Taken Following Incident of Unauthorised Address Changes via ICA's System

Desmond Choo Hany Soh Josephine Teo +3 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Impact on Voting Rights Arising From Incident where NRIC-registered Addresses Were Changed by Scammers

Chan Chun Sing Sylvia Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Fires in HDB Flats from Excessive Hoarding

K Shanmugam Darryl David
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Effectiveness of Caring SG Commuter Lanyard and Card Campaign to Cultivate Kinder Public Transport Culture

Carrie Tan Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Data on Cut-off Points for Secondary 1 School Admission for Students from Affiliated and Non-affiliated Primary Schools

Chan Chun Sing Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Sending Teachers for Stints at Overseas Schools or for Industry Attachment

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

Subsidies or MediSave Withdrawals for Egg Freezing

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

Measurable Outcomes from Overseas Markets Immersion Programme

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

Insurers' Responsibility in Informing and Giving Adequate Notice to Policyholders for Changes in Coverage and Claims

Joan Pereira Ong Ye Kung Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Probe into Cause and Impact of Oil Leak at Shell Energy and Chemical Park on Bukom on 27 December 2024

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

Errors on OneMap SchoolQuery System Affecting Parents' Choice of School for Primary 1 Registration

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

Increasing Ratio of Support Staff to Nurses in Public Healthcare Institutions

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

Reports of Water Seepage in HDB Flats during Continuous Monsoon Season and Sustainable Solutions to Address Problem

Desmond Lee Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Data on Transactions Related to and Composition of Owner-occupied and Investment Properties in Private Residential Market

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Reviewing Safe Usage and Design of Zebra Crossings Due To Increase in Cyclists and PMD Users

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

School-based Programmes to Train School Staff to Routinely Ask Children and Young People about Their Safety and Well-being

Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Reports on Tech Repair Shops Performing Unauthorised Access or Cloning of Data on Personal Devices

K Shanmugam Saktiandi Supaat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Residents' Feedback on Rain Entering HDB Flats in Marsiling and Woodgrove, and Installation of Mitigation Barriers

Desmond Lee Hany Soh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Awareness Campaign on Potential Negative Impact of Physical Discipline on Children

Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Possibility for Earlier Implementation of Enhanced Provisions for Government-Paid Paternity Leave

Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Tan Wu Meng Lawrence Wong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Programmes to Support Older Singaporeans Improve On Literacy, Numeracy and Adaptive Problem-solving Skills

Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Chan Chun Sing Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Incentives for Businesses to Install Speed Limiters on Lorries

Gan Thiam Poh Carrie Tan K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Checks on Illegal Overtime Cases and Prevalence of Trend in Specific Sectors

Tan See Leng Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Data on Flats Purchased with Loans from Commercial Banks Instead of HDB

Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Aligning UN-related Nationally Determined Contributions on Emissions Reduction with Singapore's Net-zero Emissions Trajectory

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

Proposal for Guidelines on Minimum Monthly Allowance for Students Undergoing Full-time Internships

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

Preventing Excessive Water Ingress into Motor Rooms of Lifts at Older HDB Blocks Given Monsoon Surges

Ng Ling Ling Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Additional Ballot for BTO Flat Applicants who had been Unsuccessful in One or Two Previous Attempts

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

Support for Passengers Affected by Flight Disruptions Due To Severe Weather Conditions

Chee Hong Tat Lim Wee Kiak
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Framework for Evaluating Speakers at Campus Events to Ensure Preservation of Academic Freedom

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

Evaluation of Stem Cell Therapy as Mainstream Clinical Treatment for Cartilage Repair

Lim Wee Kiak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Proposal for Enhanced Penalties for Offences Committed by Scammers

K Shanmugam Hany Soh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Owners for Residential Property Transactions

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

CPF Board's Measures to Offer Non-digital Access to Members Who Are not Digitally Savvy

Tan See Leng Denise Phua Lay Peng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Allowing Unsuccessful First-time Flat Applicants Another Opportunity to Choose Flats at BTO Exercise Based on Number of Previous Attempts

Gan Thiam Poh Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Frequency of Inspections to Detect Potholes on Roads, and Review of Design and Materials for Road Construction

Chee Hong Tat Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Reasons for Decline in Clinical Trial Approvals Despite Increase in Biomedical Investments

He Ting Ru Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Prevalence of Deliberate Under-reporting of Overtime Hours by Employers of Non-domestic Migrant Workers

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

Details on Shepherding of Fauna to Alternate Forested Areas to Facilitate Upcoming Sembawang and Woodlands HDB Projects

Desmond Lee Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Use of MediSave for Shingles Vaccination

Ong Ye Kung Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Exemptions Granted to Allow Companies to Exceed Overtime Limit of 72 Hours Per Month for Employees

Tan See Leng Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Update on Implementing Red-Amber-Green Arrows at More Traffic Junctions to Reduce Use of Discretionary Right Turns

Chee Hong Tat Christopher de Souza
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Proposal for Regulation of Lootboxes in Video Games to Minimise Predatory Monetisation Strategies

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

Possible Solutions to Provide Direct Lift Access for Some Flats in Keat Hong Division

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Reports of and Response to Burst Pipe Incidents, and Support for Affected Businesses

Lim Wee Kiak Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Reports of Non-compliance with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Code of Conduct and Data on BNPL Customers

Gan Kim Yong Ong Hua Han
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Termination of Bonds for Scholarships Offered by Government Agencies

Chan Chun Sing Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Update of Electoral Register for Voters Turning Age 21 after 1 June 2024

Chan Chun Sing Sylvia Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Investigation into Anti-competitive Pricing Practices of Petrol Retail Operators

Gan Kim Yong Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Strategy and Challenges in Maintaining Singapore's Relevance in Global Semiconductor Market

Gan Kim Yong Desmond Choo
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Creation of Jobs for Singapore Citizens in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and Mitigating Effects of Potential Business Closures in Singapore

Jamus Jerome Lim Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Plans for Singapore Arts Businesses to Benefit from Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement

Usha Chandradas Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of US' AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls on Singapore's Competitiveness and Tech Businesses

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Delivery of Aid following Ceasefire and Development of Diplomatic Relations to Promote Peace in Gaza Area

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Criminal Cases Arising From Use of Gel Blasters or Imitation Guns as Fake Firearms and Public Safety Concerns

K Shanmugam Derrick Goh
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Reinstatement of Service to Process Change of Address Requests at Neighbourhood Police Posts and Centres

K Shanmugam Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Review of Passport Administration Costs and Renewal Fees with Advancements Such As Passport-less Immigration Clearance

K Shanmugam Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Media Coverage when Accused Persons are Brought Back to Scenes of Crime

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

Update on Traffic Police and Driving Schools' Efforts at Preventing Use of Queue-jumping Bots

K Shanmugam Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Public Access to Judgments of Tribunals and Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, and Potential for Searchable Database

K Shanmugam Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Minimising Food Poisoning amongst Students when Schools Switch to Food Catering

Joan Pereira Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Improving Drainage in Areas Prone to Flooding In Recent Monsoon Surge

Grace Fu Hai Yien Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Monitoring Meat Purchases Bought from Malaysia through Online Platforms

Grace Fu Hai Yien Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Update on Singapore-Malaysia Water Agreement and Efforts to Ensure National Taps Continue to Meet Singapore's Water Requirements

Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Reasons for Increase in Unemployment Rate of Fresh Polytechnic Graduates and Plans to Address Youths' Career Expectations

Chan Chun Sing See Jinli Jean Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Initiatives to Support, Sustain and Improve Employment and Further Education Rates of Special Education School Graduates

Wan Rizal Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Initiatives to Address Decline in Students' Interest in Mathematics despite High Achievement Levels

Wan Rizal Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Plans to Support Students Academically Weaker in Mathematics and Science Reach Higher Proficiency Levels

Wan Rizal Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Monitoring Reports of Bullying, Depression and Suicide amongst Students as Well-being Indicators

Chan Chun Sing Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Average Bullying Cases Reported at Admiralty Secondary School versus Other Secondary Schools

Chan Chun Sing Hazel Poa
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Measures to Increase Participation Rate of PwDs in Training Programmes

Wan Rizal Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Additional Support for Caregivers of PwDs in Light of Reported Quality of Life Decline and Difficulties in Accessing Financial Assistance

Wan Rizal Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Broadening Usage of Assistance Dogs for PwDs Beyond Those Who Are Visually Impaired

Darryl David Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Integrated Marketing Approach to Engage Employers and Encourage Workplace Transformation for Inclusive Hiring

See Jinli Jean Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Update on Plans to Recruit 26,500 Early Childhood Educators and Strategies to Retain Manpower for Sector

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Singaporeans Seeking Medical Treatment in Malaysia and Measures to Strengthen Singapore's Healthcare Hub Status

Lim Wee Kiak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Promoting Awareness of and Implementing Preventive Measures against Sarcopenia

Ong Ye Kung Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Use of MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans for Overseas Outpatient and Inpatient Medical Treatment

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Assessing Impact of Batam's Escaped Crocodiles on Singapore's Wildlife Ecosystem and Measures to Protect Residents, Farms and Businesses

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Joan Pereira Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Data on Dogs at Facilities Licensed to Breed Puppies for Sale

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

Allowing 2-Room HDB Flat Owners in Financial Difficulty to Rent Out Bedrooms

Desmond Lee Poh Li San
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

HDB Owners with Annulled Marriages Selling Instead of Surrendering Flats in Last Five Years

Sylvia Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Additional Balloting Chances for Unsuccessful First-timer Families' BTO Applications in Non-mature Estates

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Possibility of Using Loading and Unloading Bays for Overnight Parking in Sengkang and Punggol

Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Redemption Rates of CDC Vouchers at Supermarkets and Small Businesses

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Eligibility of Residents with Addresses of Non-residential Premises to Claim CDC Vouchers

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Total Value of Unclaimed CDC Vouchers Per Household in 2024

He Ting Ru Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Reports of Landlords Making False Claims for CDC Vouchers Meant for Tenants and Punishment for Such Claims

He Ting Ru Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Demographic of Workers Issued Work Permits for Foreign Performing Artistes

Tan See Leng Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Psychological or Mental Health Injury Claims Made Annually Under Work Injury Compensation Act 2019

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

Statistics on Issuance and Management of ONE Pass

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

Impact of Platform Workers Act on Working Hours and Earnings of Full-time Ride-hail Drivers and Delivery Workers

Tan See Leng See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Classifying Bus Service 502 as "Trunk" Instead of Express Bus Service and Reviewing Higher Fares for Express Buses

Chee Hong Tat Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Reconciling Payments for Transport Fares Made on Same Credit Card But Via Different Platforms

Chee Hong Tat Yeo Wan Ling
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Statistics on Same-card Transfers and Review of 45-minute Allowance Period to Support Commuters

Chee Hong Tat Don Wee
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Ensuring Adequate Checks on Aircraft before Arrival into and Departure from Singapore Airports

Chee Hong Tat Joan Pereira
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Using Airline Passengers' Personal Wheelchairs at Aerobridges Instead of Airport-provided Wheelchairs

Chee Hong Tat Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Ships Arriving at Singapore Ports Operating on Zero Emissions and Uptake of Training at Maritime Energy Training Facility

Chee Hong Tat Desmond Choo
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Statistics and Enforcement Measures for Noise Complaints on Public Transport

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Extension of Bus Service 371 Route for Benefit of Elderly Residents in Sengkang and Compassvale

Chee Hong Tat Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Inclusion of Hybrid Vehicles as Cleaner Energy Models for New Car Registrations from 2030

He Ting Ru Chee Hong Tat