Parliament sitting, 8 May 2023

110 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 8 May 2023, Vol 95, Issue 102 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Measures to Deal with Recent Spike in COE Prices
  3. Concept of "Indivisible Security” in Speech on Russia-Ukraine War and Impact on Southeast Asia
  4. Singapore's Position on Russian-Ukraine War One Year On
  5. Impact of Recent Realignment of Roles and Salaries in Social Service Sector
  6. Proposal to Review Cap of Coverage Per Depositor under Deposit Insurance
  7. Data on Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals and Their Families Who Have Been Granted Singapore Citizenship
  8. Campaign to Increase Awareness for Need to Bag Trash Thrown Down Rubbish Chutes of HDB Flats Despite New Plastic Bag Levy
  9. Scaling Up Polyclinics' Capacity to Accommodate More Walk-in Patients with Urgent Conditions
  10. Factors Considered in Drawing up COMPASS Shortage Occupation List
  11. Display of Bus Stop Codes to Help Commuters Identify Bus Stops in Advance of Arriving
  12. Reports of Electronic Waste in Green Spaces Like Clementi Forest
  13. Racial Mix Consideration at Annual Primary 1 Registration
  14. Families that have Benefited from Home Ownership Plus Education Scheme
  15. Impact of Recent Rise in Rental Prices of Commercial Properties on Singapore’s Competitiveness as Business Destination
  16. Reports of Unauthorised Bank Transaction taking Place despite Absence of Alerts on Customer's Telephone Records
  17. Clarification by Minister of State for Home Affairs
  18. Meeting the Transport Needs of Singaporeans
  19. Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill
  20. Online Criminal Harms Bill
  21. Family Justice Reform Bill
  22. Suspension of Standing Orders
  23. Family Justice Reform Bill
  24. Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) (Amendment) Bill
  25. Adjournment of Debate
  26. Semakau Landfill's Current Utilisation and Estimated Remaining Capacity
  27. Balloting Scheme for Singaporean Muslims to Perform Haj Pilgrimage
  28. Trend in Number of Seniors Living Alone and Staying Reclusive and Unconnected
  29. More Resources to Support Provision of Medical Escort Services for Elderly from Lower-income Households
  30. Options for Students Requiring Long-term In-patient Care for Physical or Mental Health Issues
  31. Timeline for Introduction of Anti-discrimination Law
  32. Significance of Singapore and China Joint Military Exercise in April/May 2023
  33. Additional Annual Subsidies for Outpatient MRI Scans for Retired or Low-income Citizens
  34. Plans to Revamp Format of GCE "A" Level H1 General Paper Examination
  35. Attempts to Circumvent Law on Cross-border Movements of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments
  36. Loss by Government Agencies from Insolvency of Building and Infrastructure Contractors since COVID-19
  37. Replicating Parts of Korean Employment Permit Scheme in Recruitment of Low-wage Bangladeshi Migrant Workers
  38. Abuse of Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty by Joint Owners of HDB Flats
  39. Key Performance Indicators Tracked for Effectiveness of Courses in Upskilling Workers for Shortage Occupation List
  40. Percentage of Resolved and Repeated Feedback on Second-hand Smoke in Homes
  41. Progress on Construction of New Serangoon Polyclinic
  42. Disclosure of Business Information on Carbon Emissions, Use of Renewable Energy and Climate Change Measures
  43. Differentiating CareersFinder to Fulfil Workers' Needs and Improve Jobseekers' Experience
  44. Reasons for not Pressing Charges against Mr Liew Kai Lung Karl under Section 177 of Penal Code
  45. Effectiveness of Extended Heightened Safety Period in Reducing Workplace Accidents and Injuries
  46. Grassroots Advisors and People's Association's Roles in Explaining Government Policies and Decisions on Use of Venues
  47. Progress of Framework for Equitable Sharing of Losses between Scam Victims and Financial Institutions
  48. HDB Rental Flat Tenants in Arrears and Reasons
  49. Survey to Measure Effectiveness of EnterpriseSG Grants on Employees' Wellness Post-Project Implementation
  50. Plans for Wet Market in Braddell Heights Constituency after Expiry of Lease to Private Operator
  51. Response to Advanced Medical Directive and Advanced Care Plan
  52. Number of Hours Worked by ICA Officers Per Shift at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints
  53. Plans to Ensure Sufficient Singaporean Bus Drivers for All Categories of Passengers
  54. Profile of Influenza Patients and Adequacy of Vaccine Supply
  55. Transportation of Workers in Rear Decks of Lorries
  56. Mortgages Refinanced and Measures to Help Singapore Home Owners Facing Sudden Spike in Interest Rates
  57. Abuse Cases against Security Officers
  58. Curbs on Car Loans from Record High COE Prices
  59. Number of HDB Flats Built under Design, Build and Sell Scheme Sold for More Than $1 Million
  60. Data on Gaming Revenue from Integrated Resorts
  61. Days of Childcare Leave to be Granted
  62. Criminal Database to Prevent Convicted Dishonest or Corrupt Persons from Working in Financial Sector
  63. Measures to Protect Public Officers against Unsubstantiated Defamatory Accusations
  64. Breakdown of Revenues from Income Tax on Net Annual Value of Residential Properties
  65. Lower Property Tax for Retirees or Persons Suffering Drop in Income
  66. Conditions for Changing $1 Million Threshold for Businesses' Liability for GST Registration
  67. Measures to Plug Revenue Leakage Gap in Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act 1993 in View of Recent Court Decision
  68. Convictions Secured and Penalties Imposed for Harassment or Abuse of Public Healthcare Workers
  69. Test Kits to Aid Early Detection and Intervention to Arrest Trend of Students Abusing Cannabis
  70. Use of Technologies in Drug Activity and Agencies' Ability to Combat Its Proliferation in Digital Sphere
  71. Extending Reach of Drug Consumption Offence to Include Other Singapore Residents
  72. Traffic Accidents Involving Minors and Measures to Enhance Their Road Safety Awareness
  73. Retention, Disposal or Deletion of Negative Results from Quick Drug-testing Saliva Tests
  74. Cases of Injuries and Death of Motorcyclists and Pillion Riders in First Quarter of 2023
  75. Video-recording of Statements from Witnesses and Suspects
  76. Victim Impact Statements Tendered in Court and Offences Covered
  77. Expected Impact of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Locating Wafer Fabrication Plant in Singapore
  78. Permanent Residency Granted, Funds Invested and Jobs Created under Global Investor Programme
  79. Utilisation Rate for Implemented Free Trade Agreements Signed with Trading Partners
  80. Frequency of Bus Service 801 and Inaccurate Arrival Timings on Display Board
  81. Infrastructural Initiatives to Partner Malaysia to Allow Cross-border Travel for Singapore's Electric Vehicles
  82. Payment of ERP Charges for Public Buses on Designated Bus Routes
  83. Feasibility Study on New MRT Line Serving North and North-east Regions
  84. Additional Taxes or Levies on Foreigners Purchasing Cars in Singapore
  85. Monitoring and Regulating Use of Plastic in Packaging
  86. Collection of Free Blooboxes To Date and Plans to Encourage Recycling in Households
  87. Plans to Extend Project Wolbachia to Sites with High Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Population
  88. Findings in Report on Transparent Recycling Bin Pilots and Follow-up Plans
  89. Non-compliance with Safety Guidelines on Wearing of Mask or Spit Guard in Preparation of Food
  90. Measures to Alleviate Harassment by Students and Parents on Teaching Staff in Schools and Tertiary Institutions
  91. Aligning Character and Citizenship Education Curriculum with Model in UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  92. Plans to Lower Qualifying Age for SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
  93. Plans to Share Resources from Gifted Education Programme (GEP) with Non-GEP Classes and Teachers
  94. Special Educational Needs Students Studying in Mainstream Schools and Support Available
  95. Inclusion in Prenatal Classes Lessons on Use of Infant Car Seats
  96. Review of Rare Disease Fund and Legislation to Support Citizen Patients Requiring Expensive Drug Treatments
  97. Credibility and Adoption of AI-based Diagnostic Solutions
  98. Directive Permitting/Requiring Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19 Returning to Work
  99. System to Collate Feedback from Town Councils on Maintenance Crews' Work on Lifts at HDB Blocks
  100. Breakdown of Ethnic Integration Policy-related Appeals Acceded to in 2022 by Ethnicity
  101. Timeframe for Coffee Shop Operators to Replace Sole Halal Food Stall which Ceased Operations with Another Halal Vendor
  102. Appeals to Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers to Review Valuation by Valuer for HDB Flat
  103. Upgrading Unit Electrical Power Supply from 30A to 40A under HDB's Electrical Load Upgrading Programme
  104. Recycling Bins to Complement Rubbish Bins in Public Parks
  105. Timelines for Public Consultation on Enhanced Community Disputes Management Framework
  106. Reports of Misuse of People's Association Events or Venues and Outcome of Investigations
  107. Plans to Mitigate Effects of Shortage Occupation List on Reliance on Foreign Labour
  108. Data on Average Recruitment Fees Paid by Low-wage Migrant Workers
  109. Progress of Initiatives to Improve Female Labour Force Participation Rate
  110. CPF Members Aged 55 and Above with Outstanding Mortgage Payments