Parliament sitting, 13 September 2021

159 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 13 September 2021, Vol 95, Issue 37 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Factors Driving Government's Upward Revision of 2021 GDP Growth to 6%-7%
  3. Impact on Singapore Due To Change in Government in Malaysia
  4. Government's Actions Following Auditor-General's Findings of Document Alterations and Irregularities for FY2020/2021
  5. Contract and Payment Lapses Found in Auditor-General's Audits of People's Association for FY2020/2021
  6. Erroneous Payments of CPF Housing Grants as Highlighted in Auditor-General's Report for FY2020/2021
  7. Reasons for Merger and Alignment Plans for Yale-NUS College and other NUS Schools, and Impact on Students' Educational Experience
  8. Private Security Industry (Amendment) Bill
  9. Sedition (Repeal) Bill
  10. Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill
  11. COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No 4) Bill
  12. Income Tax (Amendment) Bill
  13. Simultaneous Debate on Motions
  14. Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  15. Copyright Bill
  16. Environmental Protection and Management (Amendment) Bill
  17. Environmental Protection and Management (Amendment) Bill
  18. Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill
  19. Adjournment of Debate
  20. Adjournment
  21. Fight against Illegal Trade of Species Listed under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
  22. Review of Targets in Singapore Green Plan following Sixth Assessment Report of UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  23. Singapore's Measures to Mitigate Impact of Higher Temperatures on Residents, Fauna, Flora and Sea Levels
  24. Update on Plans and Timeline for Projects to Protect Singapore's Coastlines from Impact of Climate Change
  25. Shoring Up Emergency Preparedness to Deal With Weather Phenomena Due To Climatic Change
  26. Protection of Inland Elevated Slopes and Areas from Landslips and Weakening Soil Conditions
  27. Review of Plans for Decarbonisation of Power Grids and Reduction of Carbon Footprint in Data Centres and Industry Sectors
  28. Update on Initiatives for Travel Resumption Such As Mutual Recognition of COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates, Setting up of Quarantine-free Travel Lanes and Vaccination for Short-term Visitors
  29. Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates Detected at Borders
  30. Update on COVID-19 Vaccination of Pregnant Women
  31. Conditions To Be Met For Existing Vaccinated-differentiated Safe Management Measures To Be Lifted
  32. Feedback on Restaurants Refusing Entry for Dining-in to Unvaccinated Individuals who have Presented Negative COVID-19 Test Results
  33. Debarment of Parties Involved in Case where LTA Deputy Group Director was Convicted of Receiving $1.24 million in Bribes
  34. Names of Companies Involved in Case where Former LTA Deputy Group Director Was Jailed for Taking Bribes
  35. Stakeholders Consultation Process for Upcoming Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act
  36. Financial Viability of HDB BTO Contractors and Assistance for Subcontractors in Greatearth’s Public Projects
  37. Estimated Value and Impact of Private Tuition and Enrichment Industry for School-going Children
  38. Rostered Routine Testing for Members of Parliament
  39. Measures to Ensure Suppliers' Compliance with Regulations for Health Supplements
  40. Impact of Deferment in In-Camp Training and Suspension of Individual Physical Proficiency Tests on NSMen's Operational Readiness
  41. Protocols for Safe Distancing Enforcement Officers Executing Search on Premises Without Warrant
  42. Fines Issued to Persons at Hawker Centres and to Patrons of Zi Char and Steamboat Stalls for Not Returning Food Trays
  43. Proposal for Sale Price of HDB Flats to be Set at a Level of Not More Than Four Times the Average Annual Income of Applicants
  44. Ensuring HDB Resale Market Remains Affordable to Aspiring Home Owners
  45. Incidences of Police Access to Contact Tracing Data Allowed Under Seventh Schedule of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act
  46. Impact of COVID-19-related Port Closures on Global Maritime Industry Outlook
  47. Training and Post-Education Employment Trends for Persons with Disabilities
  48. Details for Increase in Supply of Rental Flats under Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme
  49. Local Universities' Support of Artists and Sportsmen
  50. Addressing Demand by Households for Migrant Domestic Workers After Delays Caused by COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
  51. Proposal for Course on Tripartism for Graduating Students at Institutes of Higher Learning
  52. Proposal for Fully mRNA Vaccinated Persons to be Additionally Inoculated with Sinovac Vaccine for Essential Travel
  53. Number of Residents Registered for Sinovac Vaccine under Special Access Route and Implication for Residents who Choose non-mRNA Vaccines for Non-medical Reasons
  54. Fine Amount in Section 139 of Administration of Muslim Law Act
  55. Review of Primary 1 Registration Process
  56. Support for Persons Unable to Pay for Stays at SHN-Dedicated Facilities and COVID-19 Tests
  57. Assessment of Reports on Fake Vaccination Certificates
  58. COVID-19 Vaccination Status Check Via SafeEntry (Business) App
  59. Animal Cruelty and Abuse Cases Investigated and Enforced Against in Last Five Years
  60. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Fundraising for Charities
  61. Awarding of Grades to Students who Miss National Examinations Due To COVID-19 Quarantine Order
  62. Degree or Diploma Qualifications for Social Work Employees
  63. Denial of MediShield Life Claims Due To Non-disclosure of Minor Unrelated Health Conditions
  64. Children's ICU Surge Capacity and Scale-up Rate at Singapore's Public Health Institutions
  65. Leveraging Automation and Technology to Monitor and Curb Sea Robbery Incidents in Singapore Strait
  66. Self-defence Lessons for Primary and Secondary School Students
  67. Consistent Enforcement Standards by Safe Distancing Ambassadors for Gyms, Fitness Centres and Sports Facilities
  68. Additional Precautions for Preschools, Childcare Centres and Kindergartens to Prevent COVID-19 Clusters
  69. Support for Singaporeans Living Abroad in Countries with Limited Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations
  70. Development of Space Industry Given Potential Economic and Strategic Value to Singapore
  71. Options for Drivers to Safely Drop Off and Pick Up Passengers from Bus Stops
  72. Addressing Findings in Survey that Showed Top Stressors for Youths are Anxiety over Future and over Finances
  73. Proposal to Slow Down Sale of Government Land Parcels for New Developments to Preserve Green Spaces
  74. COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on Greening Plan for New and Existing Parks
  75. Enhancing Employment Opportunities and Training for Individuals with Autism and Intellectual Disability
  76. Public Consultation for Review on Carbon Tax
  77. Current Upfront and Monthly Cost to Households for Hiring of Foreign Domestic Workers
  78. Coffee Shops and Hawker Centres that Have Applied for Funding under Toilet Improvement Programme
  79. Professional Services Support for Social Service Organisations
  80. Factors in Pricing HDB Flats of Different Sizes
  81. Proposal for Interest-free Financial Support to Singaporeans Pursuing Degrees at PSB Academy
  82. Proposal for New Category of COEs for Motorcycles Used for Delivery Work
  83. Number of People Developing Severe Allergic Reactions after First Dose of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine and Advised Not to Proceed with Second Dose
  84. Profile of Persons Not Yet Inoculated with COVID-19 Vaccine
  85. Increase of HDB Loan Tenure In View of Delays in Construction of HDB Flats and Rise in HDB Resale Prices
  86. Annual Amount in Maintenance Orders Issued by Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents from 2016 to 2020
  87. Rationale for Only Accepting Individuals With Class 3 Driving Licence as Bus Captains
  88. Landlords in Arrears of Mortgage Payments Since Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
  89. Annual Declaration of Non-indebtedness by Public Service Employees and Limits on Unsecured Loans
  90. Measures for Licensed Payment Institutions that Issue Credit/Debit Cards to Singaporeans Below 16 Years of Age
  91. Plans to Reduce Wastage in Food, Gears and Logistics within SAF Camps under Singapore Green Plan
  92. Expected Impact of Change in Malaysia's Political Scene on Singapore and Bilateral Relations
  93. Proposal for Review of Penalties for Illegal Massage and Karaoke Outlet Operations with a View to Make Jail Sentences Mandatory
  94. Yearly Breakdown of Speeding Violations Involving Singapore-registered Lorries from 2016 to 2020
  95. Update on Outcome of Mandatory Installation of Speed Limiter on Heavy Vehicles since Its Introduction
  96. Police Investigations into Authenticity of Supporting Documents on Work Performed by Facility Management Contractors Highlighted in Auditor-General's Report for FY2020/2021
  97. Number and Proportion of Prison Inmates Aged Above 55 on Completion of Prison Sentence and Their Employment and Job Retention Rates within Three and Six Months of Release
  98. Measures to Reduce Number of First-time Drug Abusers, Especially Those under 30 Years Old
  99. Result of Drug Rehabilitation Centre Regime on Recalcitrant Rates in Past Two Years of Implementation
  100. Total Transaction Value of 89 Reports of Fraudulent Card Transactions Performed with SMS OTPs from September 2020 to February 2021
  101. Update on Employment of Latest Cyber Technology to Detect and Deter Foreign Interference with Domestic Politics and Social Issues
  102. Assistance for Sex Workers under COVID-19 Support Schemes and Help with Other Forms of Work to Prevent Them from Turning to Underground Prostitution
  103. Take-up Rate of ScamShield App since Its Launch and Efforts to Encourage Elderly to Use App to Protect Themselves against Scams
  104. Plans for Ministries to Work Together to Prevent and Solve Cryptocurrency Scams and Crimes
  105. Update on Use of SGSecure App to Make Reports and Actions Taken against Makers of Prank Reports
  106. Update on Cases Referred to Independent Review Panel and Work Done since its Formation to Strengthen Systems and Processes of Home Team
  107. Implementation of Amendments to Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act Passed in 2019
  108. Statistics on Successful Applications for Simplified Debt Restructuring Programme and Simplified Winding Up Programme
  109. Take-up Rate of Productivity Solutions Grant by SMEs and Micro SMEs in 23 Industry Transformation Map Sectors
  110. Study to Assess Amount of External Methane Emissions Associated with Piped and Liquefied Natural Gas Imported and Consumed in Singapore
  111. Extent of Chinese Port Closures from COVID-19 Pandemic and Likely Impact on Supply Chains, Production and Growth in Singapore
  112. Measures to Mitigate Overall Increase in Costs of Living on Wage Increments for Low-wage Workers
  113. Annual Value of Export and Trade Surplus or Deficit with European Union and Impact of EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Singapore's Exports
  114. Extending COVID-19 Vaccinations to Seafarers Joining and Signing Off Ships in Singapore Waters
  115. Investigation and Prosecution of Cases of Waste Disposal into Singapore Waters in Past Five Years
  116. Number of KTVs Pivoted to Food and Beverage and Given Licences to Operate Commercial Kitchens
  117. Update on Investigation under Transboundary Haze Pollution Act against Companies and Individuals involved in causing Haze Pollution in Singapore in 2015
  118. Proposal to Release Figures on Singapore’s Existing Carbon Emissions that GreenGov.SG's Projections and Targets are Based on
  119. Plans to Reduce Stigma against Students Seeking Psychological Help from School Counsellors
  120. Proposal to Revise Government Bursary Quantum for Higher Education to Help Low-income Youths who Study Part-time and Work to Support their Family
  121. Expected Expenditure on Creation of New College due to Merger of Yale-NUS College and University Scholars Programme
  122. Root Causes of Repeated Lapses Highlighted Auditor-General's Report for FY2020/2021 and Measures to Strengthen Governance
  123. Governance Framework at Government Agencies and Ministries to Ensure Adequate Oversight of Timely and Accurate Payments
  124. Proposal to Enhance Audit Processes Training and Introduce Harsher Penalties in Light of Public Officers Fabricating or Altering Documents for Audits
  125. Impact on Portfolios of Government Investment Entities as a Result of China's Decision to Ban For-profit Private Tuition and Implications on Anticipated Net Investment Return Contribution
  126. Number of Social Workers who Left the Profession in Past Five Years and Reasons for Leaving
  127. Proposal to Modify Eligibility of COVID-19 Recovery Grant from Current Percentage-based Model to Absolute Loss of Income for Low-wage Workers
  128. Inclusion of LBTQ Women in Upcoming Government White Paper and Steps to Ensure They Are Protected from Discrimination, Hate Speech and Incitement of Violence
  129. Data on Muslim Divorce Cases from 2011 to 2020
  130. Mothers Diagnosed with Post-natal Depression in Past Three Years
  131. Number of Short-term Visit Pass Holders Who Recently Entered and Are Staying in Singapore and Availability of COVID-19 Vaccination for Them
  132. Private Medical Service Providers that Applied for Importation of COVID-19 Vaccines Not Approved by WHO
  133. Hospitalisation Visitation Guidelines under COVID-19 Endemic Model and Whether Exceptions Can Be Made for Patients in Critical Condition
  134. Third Dose of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine for Those Who are Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised
  135. Reasons for HPB's Excess Fitness Trackers Leading to Wastage
  136. Expected Completion and Implementation of the National Mental Health Competency Framework
  137. Statistics on Medically Eligible Pregnant Women who Received mRNA Vaccination and Side Effects Observed
  138. Non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines Currently under Evaluation by HSA for Use in Singapore and Expected Timeline for Release of These Alternatives
  139. Claim Limits for Cancer Treatment and Expected Savings Under MediShield Life Changes Effective From September 2022
  140. Number of Patient-days of Medical Oxygen Supplies Currently Available and Singapore's Oxygen Manufacturing Capacity
  141. Waiting Times for Patients at Institute of Mental Health Given Current Refurbishment Works
  142. Data on COVID-19 Positive Persons Tested Serving Quarantine Orders at Home and Medical Treatment Provided to Them
  143. More Affordable Charges for Antigen Rapid Test Kits and Pre-Event Tests
  144. Number of Enterprises that Have Adopted the Industry Digital Plans under Industry Transformation Maps and Number of Workers from These Enterprises with Jobs and Skills Upgraded
  145. Protocols for Reporting of Suicide and Attempted Suicide Cases by Media to Discourage Potential Copycat Behaviour
  146. Proposal for Legislation to Ensure Technology Companies Take Action to Prevent Vulnerable Minors from Accessing Adult Dating Sites
  147. Update on Number of Low-income Households That Have Benefitted from Home Access 3.0 Programme and Plans to Increase Minimum Broadband Speed
  148. Investigation on Whether Suspected Infection of Mobile Devices in Singapore are Linked to Cyber Arms Firm's Spyware
  149. Proposal for Private Condominiums to Allocate Parking Space Within Their Compounds for Delivery Riders and Drivers
  150. Number of Singles who Bought HDB Resale Flats in Past Three Years by Regions
  151. Average Percentage of Applicants in Excess of 30% of Flats Set Aside under Married Child Priority Scheme in HDB BTO Projects within Mature Estates and Non-mature Estates over Last Five Years
  152. New Centre for Wildlife Forensics and K9 Unit's Goals Towards Global Fight Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
  153. Enhancing Local Capacities for Conservation of Native Biodiversity in Nature Reserves, Parks and Marine Parks, and Involving Public in These Efforts
  154. Data and Statistics on Neighbourhoods where at Least One Ethnic Integration Policy Limit was Reached
  155. Mode of Communication to Inform BTO Buyers of Quantum of Resale Levy They Have to Pay
  156. Measures for Owners of Older HDB Flats to Maintain and Ensure Their Air-conditioner Brackets are Securely Affixed
  157. Enforcement Measures to Prevent Drivers of Heavy Vehicles from Being Overworked
  158. Efforts to Ease Movement of Foreign Domestic Workers into Singapore
  159. Measures to Better Manage Cost of Quarantine for Foreign Domestic Workers Entering Singapore