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15th Parliament · 1st Session

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Members (103 present, 5 absent)

Present (103)

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 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) 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) Grace Fu Hai Yien (Minister for Sustainability and the Environment) Hamid Razak Hany Soh Haresh Singaraju He Ting Ru Indranee Rajah (Minister, Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance, and National Development, and Leader of the House) Jackson Lam Jamus Jerome Lim 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) Jeffrey Siow (Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance) Jessica Tan Soon Neo Joan Pereira Josephine Teo (Minister for Digital Development and Information) K Shanmugam (Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs) Kenneth Goh Kenneth Poon Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Koh Poh Koon (Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower) Kuah Boon Theng 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 Mark Lee 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 Neo Kok Beng Ng Chee Meng Ng Shi Xuan Ong Ye Kung (Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and 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) Saktiandi Supaat Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari 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 (Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Minister for National Development) Sylvia Lim Tan Kiat How (Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, and Health) Tan See Leng (Minister for Manpower) Terence Ho Tin Pei Ling Valerie Lee Vikram Nair Vivian Balakrishnan (Minister for Foreign Affairs) 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 (Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Social and Family Development)

Absent (5)

Motions (2)

Bills (1)

Oral Answers (18)

Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Reports of Condensation and Mould on Walls and Ceilings due to Neighbours' Use of Air-conditioners

Jessica Tan Soon Neo Sun Xueling
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Review of Approved Adoptions following News of Indonesian Ring Trafficking Babies to Singapore

Sylvia Lim Goh Pei Ming
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Monitoring and Enforcement of Noise Threshold Compliance of Construction Noise near Residential Estates

Janil Puthucheary Charlene Chen Gho Sze Kee
Oral Answer Ministry of National Development

Review of Enforcement Measures Against Pet Groomers and Proposal for Mandatory CCTV Recordings in Pet Grooming Facilities

Alvin Tan Jessica Tan Soon Neo
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Regulating Owners of Large Rental Car Fleets due to Impact on Private Hire Drivers' Livelihoods After Insolvency

Yeo Wan Ling Ng Chee Meng Patrick Tay Teck Guan +1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Implementing CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme to Enable CPF Members an Option for Higher Expected Returns

Shawn Loh Chua Kheng Wee Louis Tan See Leng +1 more
Oral Answer

Building on Working Relationship with Saudi Authorities to Manage Haj Arrangements and Quotas for Singaporeans

Yeo Wan Ling Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Reintegration of Platform Workers to Traditional Employment through Support for Job Redesign Programme

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Gerald Giam Yean Song
Oral Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Benefits from Strategic Food Partnership with New Zealand for Singaporeans and Local Businesses

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Grace Fu Hai Yien
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Take-up Rate of Caregiving Respite Services

Hazlina Abdul Halim Koh Poh Koon Diana Pang Li Yen
Oral Answer Ministry of Defence

Proposal for Review of Operational Risks with Consolidation of RSAF's Assets in Fewer Airbases

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Chan Chun Sing
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance

Additional Subsidies or Financial Support for Senior Households Living in HDB Flats on Fixed or No Incomes

Fadli Fawzi Jeffrey Siow
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Statistics on Beds for Homeless within Shelters and Measures to Support Transition into Long-term Residences

Choo Pei Ling Eric Chua
Oral Answer Ministry of Education

Periodic Relocation of Popular Schools to Better Align School Access with Principles of Meritocracy and Social Mixing

Desmond Lee David Hoe
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Reviewing Income Computation Method and Considering Caregiving Expenses for Childcare Subsidy Eligibility

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Goh Pei Ming
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower

Reducing Migrant Domestic Workers' Upfront Costs for Families with Young Children or Vulnerable Elderly and Enhancing Employer Protections

Shawn Huang Wei Zhong Choo Pei Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport

Proposal for Shorter COE Renewal Durations As A More Affordable Option

Jeffrey Siow Poh Li San
Oral Answer Ministry of Health

Appropriateness of New Zealand's Smoke-free Generation Law for Singapore

He Ting Ru Rahayu Mahzam

Written Answers (79)

Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Impact of Social Media Platforms' Algorithmic Content Recommendation Systems on Distribution of Scam Content to Users

K Shanmugam Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Affordability of Utility Bills for Singaporeans Given Rising Energy Costs and Push Towards Green Energy Alternatives

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Adequacy of ATMs for Withdrawing and Depositing Cash within Existing and New HDB Estates

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

Reported Complaints on Free-range Chickens or Junglefowl within Residential Estates

Chee Hong Tat David Hoe
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Data on Local Jobseekers without Updates from Potential Employers Beyond 45 Days After Interviews

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

Increasing Healthy Food Options at Hawker Centres and Food Courts

Hazlina Abdul Halim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Impact of AI Translation Tools on Tour Guide Services in Singapore

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Adding Congenital Conditions into List for Chronic Disease Management Programme

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

Proposal to Extend Subsides for Shingles Vaccination to Those Aged 50-59 as Dementia Prevention Measure

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Enforcement Applications Filed in Respect of Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal Orders Issued between 2020 and 2024

Gerald Giam Yean Song Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Plans for Submission of National Adaptation Plan to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Data on Efficacy of Masks and Spit Guards Leading to Removal from Food Handlers' Requirement from 1 January 2026

Yip Hon Weng Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health

Assistance for Those Living In One- to Two-Persons Households At Risk of Social Isolation Or Who Need Post-hospitalisation Home Care

Fadli Fawzi Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Measures to Prevent Foreign Taxis from Offering Point-to-point Trips and Allowing Singapore Taxis to Access Subsidised Fuel with New Cross-border Taxi Agreement

Yip Hon Weng Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Data on HDB Blocks That Did Not Garner 75% Votes for Home Improvement Programmes

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

Review of MediSave Withdrawal Limits to Pay for Private Medical Insurance in Light of Premium Increases

Hazlina Abdul Halim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Adjusting Peak Hours for Bus Services in Light of Increased Flexible and Hybrid Work Arrangements

Valerie Lee Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Percentage of Critical Services Boards Comprising Members with Professional Experience in ICT Sector

Josephine Teo Choo Pei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Standardised Framework for Schools to Ensure Consistent Implementation of Expanded Digital Device Restrictions during School Hours

Desmond Lee Elysa Chen
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Update on HDB Study on Microwave Scanning Technology for Detection and Tracing of Water Seepage

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Negotiations with Malaysian Agencies on Cross-border Industrial Pollution from Johor

Grace Fu Hai Yien Low Wu Yang Andre
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education

Funding for Teachers to Purchase Work-related Mobile Phones for Parent-teacher Communications

Desmond Lee David Hoe
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Accelerating Deployment of Additional EV Chargers at HDB Car Parks

Chua Kheng Wee Louis Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Recurring Complaints about Night-time Noise from Delivery Trucks in HDB Estates

Charlene Chen Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Making A Declaration when ICA Applications for Visas, Permanent Residence or Citizenship Are Prepared by Third Party

K Shanmugam Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Reviewing Fire Escape Routes for Corner HDB Units and Implementation of Regular Fire Drills

Chee Hong Tat Ng Shi Xuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance

Possible Amendment of Prevention of Corruption Act to Prevent Liability Evasion by Senior Management of Large Corporations

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Informing Foreign Vehicle Drivers of Singapore's Traffic, Parking, Safety and Emission Rules Prior to Entry

Charlene Chen Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Impact of Recently-announced Plans to Upgrade of SMRT Trains on Train Capacity and Service Frequency

Poh Li San Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Possible Increase in Statutory Minimum Starting Annual Leave Entitlement to OECD Average

Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Cooperation between SNOC and NSAs to Achieve Sporting Excellence

Lee Hong Chuang David Neo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs

Hit-and-run Cases where Offenders were Cyclists or AMD Users

K Shanmugam Low Wu Yang Andre
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Designating Areas for Busking without a Licence

Fadli Fawzi David Neo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Trade and Industry

Encouraging Solar Panel Installation in Private and Landed Properties

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower

Data of Median Net Monthly Income of Residents Engaged as Direct Selling Distributors

Tan See Leng Low Wu Yang Andre
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Law

Appeal Avenues for Bankrupt against Decisions Managed by Official Assignee Under Private Trustees in Bankruptcy Regime

Nadia Ahmad Samdin Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Parking of Personal Mobility Devices and Personal Mobility Aids at HDB Multi-storey Car Parks for Safety

Chee Hong Tat Ng Shi Xuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

Other Uses of HDB Multi-storey Car Parks Aside from Rooftop Gardening

Chee Hong Tat Ng Shi Xuan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development

HDB Design Improvements for Enhanced Privacy Amid Declining Satisfaction Levels on Noise and Cleanliness

Chee Hong Tat Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport

Discouraging Teenagers from Cycling in Groups without Wearing Helmets

Poh Li San Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Review of Home Equity Loan, TDSR Exemptions and Mitigating Delinquency Risks from Overseas Property Investments Speculation

Yip Hon Weng Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Update on Political Salaries Review Postponed from 2023

Chan Chun Sing He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of Finance

Status Changes of Tax Residency among Singapore Citizens and Breakdown of Retention Rates by Age and Gender from 2014 to 2024

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Asbestos Testing and Investigations of Coloured Play Sand Products with Safety Measures Following International Recalls

Gerald Giam Yean Song Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Deployment of AI, Augmented Reality or Extended Reality-based Multilingual Narration at Tourist Spots while Safeguarding Tourist Guides Position

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry

Building Sustainability Reporting Capabilities for SGX-listed Small and Mid-size Companies

Hazlina Abdul Halim Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Sharing of Criminal Records to Screen Prospective Employees Applying for Positions with Access to Vulnerable Groups

K Shanmugam Ng Shi Xuan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Regional Coordination Strategy for Monitoring Emergence of New Psychoactive Substances

Gerald Giam Yean Song K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Plans to Enhance Existing Security Measures at Places of Worship with Installation of Police Cameras

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

Data on Caning Sentences Including Age and Gender Exemptions from 2015 to 2025

K Shanmugam Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Immigration Status Granted for Individuals Aged 65 and above Since June 2024

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

Recovery of Concert Ticket Scam Losses from January to October 2025 and Legal Actions Taken

K Shanmugam Low Wu Yang Andre
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Addressing Unfair Booking Practices of Practical Driving Lessons Using Bots and Additional Measures to Address Issues

K Shanmugam Valerie Lee
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Data on Compliance Inspection of Buildings with PWD Holding Points and Measures to Enforce Retrofitting of PWD Holding Points

K Shanmugam Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs

Inclusion of Verification of PWD Holding Points and Accessibility Checks in Fire Certificate Inspections and Audits, and Complaints Received on Non-functional PWD Holding Points in Past Five Years

K Shanmugam Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer Ministry of Health

Data on Food Wastage Generated by Meals Rejected from Senior Citizen Food Delivery Programmes and Efforts to Address Wastage

Fadli Fawzi Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Cross-Border Industrial Pollution Coordination and Transboundary Environmental and Air Quality Monitoring Standards

Grace Fu Hai Yien Low Wu Yang Andre Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Assessment Framework for Selection of Water Treatment Technology Vis-à-vis Long-term Resource Efficiency and Sustainability

Valerie Lee Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

NEA Response Protocol for Persistent Mosquito Complaints Despite Clean Inspections

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

Mitigation Measures for Private Preschools Serving Children with Special Needs and Support Frameworks to Encourage Viability of Such Services

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

Data on Reported Cases of Challenges Faced by Non-guardian Caretakers in Accessing Child-related Services or Assistance

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Elysa Chen
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Statistics on Waitlist for Enrolment into Adult Disability Homes and Day Activity Centres, and Outcomes of Alternative Placements through SG Enable's Referral System

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Eileen Chong Pei Shan
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development

Capacity and Utilisation Rates of Current Childcare Places in Bidadari Estate and Projected Demand for Next Three Years

Masagos Zulkifli B M M Alex Yeo
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Strategies to Balance Implementation and Benefits of Central Kitchen for Schools against Potential Food Wastage

Desmond Lee Elysa Chen
Written Answer Ministry of Education

Data on Appeals Received for Secondary 1 Posting Exercise and Top Reasons Given for Appealing

Desmond Lee Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Feasibility of Opting Out of Using Retirement Account Top-up Contributions to Pay CPF LIFE Premiums

Jamus Jerome Lim Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Update on NTUC's Proposal and Enhanced Measures towards Worker Protections against Retrenchment Exercises

Tan See Leng Yip Hon Weng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower

Statutory Fund to Financially Support Workers during Corporate Liquidations and Bankruptcies

Tan See Leng He Ting Ru
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Reviewing Current Animal Management Contractor Protocols and Training Standards

Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Extending Wireless Alert Alarm System to Vulnerable Seniors Living Alone in Owner-occupied HDB Flats

Chee Hong Tat David Hoe
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Allowing Season Parking for Personal Mobility Devices in HDB Multi-Storey Car Parks

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

Statistics on HDB Rental Vacancy over Last Three Years and Potential Policy Adjustments to Reduce Vacancies

Fadli Fawzi Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Demographics of Executive Condominium Buyers and Breakdown of Loan-to-Value Distribution for Past Five Years

Chee Hong Tat Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Statistics on Public Rental Flat Applications by Singles and Outcomes of Appeals by Under-35 Applicants in Last Five Years

Chee Hong Tat Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of National Development

Review of HIP Voting Framework and Alternative Upgrading Options for Ageing HDB Blocks

Hazlina Abdul Halim Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Independent Testing to Verify Cybersecurity Capabilities of Electric Public Bus Manufacturer and Plans to Share Findings

Dennis Tan Lip Fong Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Breakdown of Existing COE Holder Bidding Patterns Based on Certificate Expiry Timeline

He Ting Ru Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Transport

Data Validation of Mean Kilometres Between Failure Reports and Verification Processes to Address Potential Reporting Oversight

He Ting Ru Jeffrey Siow
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Statistics on SG Culture Pass Usage and Further Plans to Encourage Redemption Rates

Ng Shi Xuan David Neo

Clarifications (2)