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15th Parliament · 1st Session

Friday, 26 September 2025

Members (93 present, 6 absent)

Present (93)

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Alex Yam Alex Yeo Alvin Tan (Minister of State for National Development, and Trade and Industry) Ang Wei Neng Baey Yam Keng (Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Transport) Cai Yinzhou Cassandra Lee Chan Chun Sing (Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence) Charlene Chen Chee Hong Tat (Minister for National Development) Choo Pei Ling Christopher de Souza (Deputy Speaker) Chua Kheng Wee Louis Darryl David David Hoe David Neo (Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Senior Minister of State for Education) Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Desmond Choo (Minister of State for Defence) Desmond Lee (Minister for Education) Desmond Tan (Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office) Diana Pang Li Yen Dinesh Vasu Dash (Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower) Edward Chia Bing Hui Edwin Tong Chun Fai (Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs) Eileen Chong Pei Shan Elysa Chen Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Law, and Minister for Social and Family Development) Fadli Fawzi Foo Cexiang Gabriel Lam Gan Kim Yong (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry) Gan Siow Huang (Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Trade and Industry) Gerald Giam Yean Song Gho Sze Kee Goh Hanyan (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment) Goh Pei Ming (Minister of State for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development) Hamid Razak Hany Soh Hazlina Abdul Halim He Ting Ru Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance, and National Development, and Leader of the House) Jackson Lam Janil Puthucheary (Senior Minister of State for Education, and Sustainability and the Environment, and Government Whip) Jasmin Lau (Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Education) Jessica Tan Soon Neo Joan Pereira K Shanmugam (Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs) Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Koh Poh Koon (Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower) Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong (Prime Minister and Minister for Finance) Lee Hong Chuang Lee Hsien Loong (Senior Minister) Lee Hui Ying Liang Eng Hwa Low Wu Yang Andre Low Yen Ling (Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry) Mariam Jaafar Masagos Zulkifli B M M (Minister for Social and Family Development) Melvin Yong Yik Chye Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs) Murali Pillai (Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport) Nadia Ahmad Samdin Ng Chee Meng Ng Shi Xuan 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) Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng (Speaker) Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Manpower) Shawn Loh Sim Ann (Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and Deputy Government Whip) Sun Xueling (Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport) Syed Harun Alhabsyi Sylvia Lim Tan Kiat How (Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Health) Tan See Leng (Minister for Manpower) Tin Pei Ling Valerie Lee Victor Lye Vikram Nair Wan Rizal Xie Yao Quan (Deputy Speaker) Yeo Wan Ling Yip Hon Weng Zaqy Mohamad (Senior Minister of State for Defence, and Sustainability and the Environment, and Deputy Leader of the House) Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim

Absent (6)

Motions (2)

Bills (1)

Oral Answers (13)

Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Proposal to Allow Persons under 18 to Access Counselling or Screening without Parental Consent

Ng Shi Xuan Koh Poh Koon David Hoe
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Increase in Fake Bulk Order Scams Impersonating SAF Personnel and Measures to Protect Small Businesses

Jackson Lam Goh Pei Ming Alex Yeo
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Migrant Domestic Workers Fined for Illegal Moonlighting and Take-up Rate of Household Services Scheme

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Yeo Wan Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Data On Foreigners Working Without Valid Employment Passes

Dinesh Vasu Dash Elysa Chen
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Extending Use of Pro-family Leave to Provide Caregiving to Spouses

Vikram Nair David Neo
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Reviewing Individual Requests to Exceed MediSave Withdrawal Limits

Rahayu Mahzam Elysa Chen Pritam Singh +1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Building Covered Linkways to Connect HDB Blocks, Amenities and MRT Stations Beyond 400-metre Radius

Ang Wei Neng Baey Yam Keng
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Evaluating Effectiveness of Enforcement on Pedestrian-only Paths and Cycling Lanes

Charlene Chen Baey Yam Keng
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Statistics on Age Discrimination Complaints Lodged with TAFEP and Sectors Most Frequently Implicated

Charlene Chen Koh Poh Koon
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Response to Singapore's Drop in 2025 World Talent Ranking

Indranee Rajah Denise Phua Lay Peng
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Ensuring Delivery Platform Work is Performed by Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Only

Pritam Singh Yeo Wan Ling Koh Poh Koon
Oral Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Plans to Make Classification of Etomidate as Class C Drug Permanent

Vikram Nair Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Update on Generating Electricity for Pulau Ubin Residents Using Micro-grid

Valerie Lee Gan Siow Huang

Written Answers (95)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Take-up Rate and Outcomes of ComLink+ Progress and Employment Packages Since Launch

Mariam Jaafar Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Requirement for Verification of Account Number and Accountholder Name during Fund Transfers

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

More Initiatives for Infants and Toddlers Under Grow Well SG and Assessing Long-term Impact on Children's Development

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

Effectiveness of New Towns' Public Spaces in Promoting Outdoor Activity and Family Bonding in Line with Grow Well SG

Chee Hong Tat Choo Pei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Extending Global Talent Ready Programme to MNCs without 30% Local Shareholding Requirement

Gan Kim Yong Nadia Ahmad Samdin
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Reviewing Curricula and Internship Programmes of IHLs to Ensure Employability and Preparedness for Workforce

Desmond Lee Edward Chia Bing Hui Nadia Ahmad Samdin
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Update on Singapore's Progress in Achieving "30 by 30" Food Sustainability Goal in 2030

Grace Fu Hai Yien David Hoe
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Building In-house Dialysis Facilities in More Public Nursing Homes

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

Increasing Public Awareness of Measures to Support Singaporeans Re-entering Workforce

Tan See Leng Charlene Chen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Prioritising Green Modes of Transport in Tengah and Other New Towns

Jeffrey Siow Fadli Fawzi
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

ActiveSG Credits for Facility Bookings under Dual-Use Scheme

David Neo David Hoe
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Pickleball-related Noise Complaints in Residential Estates and Measures to Balance Recreation with Residents' Rest

Chee Hong Tat Jackson Lam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Guidelines for Academic Misconduct and Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Settings

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

Monitoring of Employers to Protect Jobseekers and Participants of Traineeship Programmes

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Ng Shi Xuan Tan See Leng +1 more
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Welfare and Benefits Assurance for Seniors Residing in Group Homes

Yip Hon Weng Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Imposing Limits to Credit Facilities and Charges by Platform Operators to Platform Workers Under Financing Programme

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

Vehicles Approved for Registration Under Voluntary Welfare Organisations

Jeffrey Siow Cai Yinzhou
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

KPIs of Fund Managers under MAS' Equity Market Development Programme

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Measuring Success of SGSecure Movement

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

Research on Social Interactions within Neighbourhoods with Newer HDB Town Designs

Chee Hong Tat He Ting Ru
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Data on Reported Abuses of Training Employment Pass Scheme

Elysa Chen Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Considerations for Fish Farms Production Quotas

Grace Fu Hai Yien Valerie Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Plans for National-level AI Task Force to Create Solutions and Make Global Impact

Josephine Teo Poh Li San
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Causes of Bukit Panjang LRT Disruptions in July 2025

Jeffrey Siow Edward Chia Bing Hui
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Effectiveness and Adequacy of School Counsellors and Factors Determining Expansion

Desmond Lee Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Protocols and Metrics Used to Synchronise HDB's Housing Plans with LTA's Timelines for Rail and Bus Network Expansion

Low Wu Yang Andre Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Ensuring Alignment of Training Initiatives with Emerging Skill Needs in Fourth Industrial Revolution

Saktiandi Supaat Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Impact of Cost Increases on Airlines' Operations at Changi Airport

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Effectiveness of Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme in Supporting Homeless Individuals

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Data on School Bus Fares for Primary School Children and Ensuring Affordability of Fares

Desmond Lee Valerie Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Supporting Home Hospice Services

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Update on Water Seepage Cases in HDB Flats and Measures to Expedite Repairs

Chee Hong Tat Hazlina Abdul Halim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Traditional Election Advertisement Rule Contravention for Grassroots Advisers' Promotional Material for GE2025

Chan Chun Sing He Ting Ru
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Reviewing Policy on Non-air-conditioned Class B2 and Class C Wards in Public Hospitals Given Rising Temperatures Due To Climate Change

Ong Ye Kung Edward Chia Bing Hui
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Assessing ASEAN's Capacity to Resolve Conflicts without External Intervention

Vivian Balakrishnan Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Pursuing Israel's Accountability for Violation of International Humanitarian Law Beyond Diplomatic Statements

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Vivian Balakrishnan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Usage of Mindline.sg and Effectiveness in Linking Users to Appropriate Care beyond Digital Engagement

Hamid Razak Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Total Public Funding Committed to Healthcare Research

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

Addressing Cost Increases Resulting from New Lift and Escalator Licensing Regime for Lift and Escalator Certification Firms

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Number of AMD-related Fires in HDB Flats and Individuals Penalised for Using Non-compliant AMDs or Batteries

Yip Hon Weng K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Plans to Trial On-road Cycling Lanes in More Residential Neighbourhoods

Jeffrey Siow Fadli Fawzi
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development

Rationale for Maintaining Distinctions in Support Schemes between Single-parent Unwed Household and Married Couples

Low Wu Yang Andre Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Addressing Business Impact of Jetstar Asia's Relocation from Changi Airport and Better Connectivity between Terminal 4 and Other Terminals

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Criteria for "Heartland Merchants" to be Eligible for CDC Vouchers Scheme

Edwin Tong Chun Fai He Ting Ru
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Monitoring of Commercial-vacancy Durations and Concentration by Landlords

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Improving Existing Poor-quality Cycling Paths

Patrick Tay Teck Guan Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Statistics on HDB Estates' Zebra Crossings Converted to Courtesy Crossings

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

Assessing Relevance of 2,000 kg Weight Limit for Season Parking of Commercial Vehicles

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

Extending Operating Hours of Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System beyond 6.00 am to 12.00 am

Jeffrey Siow Fadli Fawzi
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Ensuring Commercial Rent Affordability for SME Tenants at JTC and HDBs

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Information and Breakdown of Local Sea-based Fish Farm Sector Workforce

Cai Yinzhou Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Response to Findings that Singapore is Most Expensive City in Asia for Locals and Expatriates

Xie Yao Quan Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Updating Official Records and School Textbooks in Light of Declassified Singapore Independence Documents

Josephine Teo Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Studies on Public Perceptions on Wakes and After-death Arrangements

Grace Fu Hai Yien David Hoe
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Ensuring Bus Stop Shelters Provide Adequate Roof Coverage during Heavy Rain

Jeffrey Siow Hamid Razak
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Deploying Improved Weather Forecasting Developed by Climate and Weather Research Alliance in Military, Aviation and Maritime Sectors

Grace Fu Hai Yien Poh Li San
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Provision of High Chairs for Children at NEA-run Hawker Centres

Grace Fu Hai Yien Rachel Ong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

ITE Students Benefitting from Public Service-ITE Internship Programme Since 2023

Patrick Tay Teck Guan Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Enforcement of Traditional Election Advertising Rule During 2025 General Election

Chan Chun Sing He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Enhancement of Annual Disbursement of LifeSG Credits under Large Families Scheme to Eligible Children

Indranee Rajah Lee Hong Chuang
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Making National Earth Observation Data from Singapore’s Satellites Accessible to Singapore-based Researchers

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Breakdown of GRTP Beneficiaries by Educational Qualifications over Past Five Years

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

Rooftop Solar Panel Installation Rates across Property Types over Past Five Years

Gan Kim Yong Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Average Carbon Tax Rates and Impact of Allowances on Reducing Carbon Emissions

Gan Kim Yong He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Complaints Resolution and Regulatory Actions against Debt Collection Agencies

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Strengthening SCDF's Emergency Response Capabilities and Enhancing Community Engagement for Fire Outbreaks

K Shanmugam Lee Hong Chuang
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Investigations into Alleged Impersonation of SAF Personnel Making Fraudulent Orders and Measures to Protect Small Businesses

K Shanmugam Alex Yeo
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Data on Vehicle Fire Incidents to Date and Analysis of Causes

K Shanmugam Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Measures to Enhance Protection against Fraudulent Bulk Order Scams Targeting Small Businesses

K Shanmugam Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Entry Restrictions and Enforcement Actions for Foreign-registered Vehicles with Outstanding Offences over Past Three Years

K Shanmugam Charlene Chen
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Review on CHAS Visit Cap for Chronic and Mental Health Follow-up Care at Specialist Outpatient Clinics Versus GP Clinics

David Hoe Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Public Education on End-of-life Conversations in Light of Ageing Population

David Hoe Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Average Waiting Time for Late-stage Cancer Patients to Commence Chemotherapy in Public Hospitals

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Simplifying Access to Home Caregiving Grant by Enabling Medical Social Workers or Doctors to Initiate Applications

Yip Hon Weng Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Lessons to be Incorporated into Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme 2.0

Ng Shi Xuan Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Sea-based Fish Farms that Had Received Government Grants Prior to Farm Closure

Cai Yinzhou Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Recycling Rate for Glass Waste

Grace Fu Hai Yien Lee Hong Chuang
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Difference between Functions of ComLink Family Coaches and Family Service Centre Social Workers

Cai Yinzhou Masagos Zulkifli B M M
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Percentage of Support Disbursed under Existing Schemes Going to Micro and Small Enterprises Versus Medium Enterprises

Low Wu Yang Andre Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Tracking Employment Outcomes, Job Transitions and Promotions of Individuals who Have Completed SkillsFuture-funded Training

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Students in Local Universities Offered Structured Internships which Transitioned into Full-time Employment

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Desmond Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Expanding Legal Aid Schemes for Financially Constrained Persons Beyond Current Pro Bono Eligibility

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Lee Hong Chuang
Written Answer Ministry of Law

Individuals in Severe Hoarding Cases Issued Treatment Orders Since March 2025

Edwin Tong Chun Fai Hamid Razak
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Refund Demands on Ineligible Recipients of Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme

Tan See Leng Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Rejected Flexible Work Arrangement Requests Since December 2024

Tan See Leng Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Raising Public Awareness on Negative Impact of Selling and Consuming Endangered Stingray Species

Chee Hong Tat Fadli Fawzi
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Criteria in Appeals For Waiver of Minimum Occupation Period for HDB Flat Sales

Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Promoting Use of Advanced Technologies and Software Solutions to Boost Productivity in Construction Sector

Chee Hong Tat Lee Hong Chuang
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Further Measures in Managing Rising Crow Populations in Housing Estates

Chee Hong Tat Charlene Chen
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Evaluating Success of Pulau Tekong Polder Project and Assessment of Long-term Viability

Low Wu Yang Andre Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Braking Procedures for Bus Captains to Ensure Safety of Elderly and Pregnant Commuters

Jeffrey Siow Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Establishing Communication Standards for Public Announcement Timelines of Train Disruptions

Jeffrey Siow Fadli Fawzi
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Policy Enhancements for Priority Seating on Public Transport and Considerations for Legal Enforcement

Jamus Jerome Lim Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Assessment on Leasing of Fast-food Business at Yio Chu Kang Stadium to Promote Healthy Living

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat David Neo
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Plans and Guidelines to Establish Religious Prayer Rooms in Organisations

David Neo Valerie Lee

Clarifications (1)