ORAL ANSWER TO QUESTION NOT REACHED BY 12.00 P.M. MRT FARES FOR SHORT TRIPS

Mr Leong Horn Kee asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether his Ministry will consider lower Mass Rapid Transit fares for special short 1 to 2 station trips between major town centres such as Ang Mo Kio and Bishan, and Toa Payoh and Bishan.

Dr Yeo Ning Hong: As Members are aware, MRT fares are commercial matters decided by the operator SMRT subject to the approval of the Public Transport Council. I have referred the Member's suggestion to the SMRT for their consideration. Annex - LONG-TERM CPF RATES FOR PENSIONABLE PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES, LONG-TERM CPF RATES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR AND NON-PENSIONABLE PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES (Cols. 53 - 54)