Search and read the Parliament of Singapore's debates, questions and statements, since 1955.
By Sitting Date
By MP
Browse all topics discussed on a specific date
Active:2026-11-04
The paragraphs closest in meaning to your words, from every speech, with who said them. Search above, or use “Similar passages ›” beside a search's count in Sections.
164 results · 2026
By year
By type
Speakers in these results
Timeline of the top 40
Positions taken
Result 49 of 164j / k
Training Limits and Haze Protocols for National Servicemen
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence at a 24-hour PSI of 101 to 200 (a) what training limits apply for servicemen, given that runs and marches were limited to five kilometres and eight kilometres respectively in 1997; (b) whether servicemen with pre-existing lung or heart conditions will be exempted from all outdoor physical activities; and (c) whether SAF haze guidelines, including for IPPT and ICT, will be published.
Mr Chan Chun Sing: The health and well-being of all our servicemen and women are of utmost importance to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). We ensure this even while we continue training and conducting operations to ensure Singapore's defence and security.
With due regard for health and safety, SAF continues all our operations regardless of the haze conditions as these are critical to the defence of Singapore. Servicemen are issued with protective equipment, such as N95 masks, in order to conduct their duties.
For training, we take into account national guidelines and medical advice to ensure that training continues to be conducted. In Unhealthy or Very Unhealthy conditions, we moderate prolonged or strenuous outdoor training by adjusting intensity and duration of activities. Should haze conditions reach hazardous levels, SAF will cancel all non-essential outdoor activities.
We ensure that the activities our servicemen undertake, whether training or operations, are appropriate to their medical conditions.