Parliament sitting, 3 August 2023

80 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 3 August 2023, Vol 95, Issue 110 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Opportunities for Business, Jobs, Tourism and Leisure from Proposed Establishment of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
  3. Reason for Inclusion of POFMA Correction Direction on Main Page of Asia Sentinel Website and Page Hosting Article Containing False Statement of Fact
  4. Evaluation of Grab's Proposed Acquisition of Trans-Cab for Anti-Competitive Practices
  5. Update on Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail Project Given MyHSR Corp's Recent Request for Information Exercise
  6. Retrenchment among Employees Aged 63 and Older in Last Five Years
  7. Safety of Seafood Imports Following Release of Treated Wastewater from Fukushima Nuclear Plant into Sea of Japan
  8. Environmental Impact of Relocation and Redevelopment of Paya Lebar Airbase
  9. Impact of Financial Product Marketing Tactics on Less Financially Literate Consumers and Recourse Available
  10. Rejection of Applications of Spouses of Low-Wage and Aged Singaporeans for Long-Term Visit Passes to Work and Fulfil Family Care Needs
  11. ITE Students who Will Qualify for Entry into Polytechnics with New Grade Point Average Requirements
  12. Steps to Address Rise in Suicide Cases and Make Mental Healthcare Assistance Readily Accessible
  13. Society of Saint Maur Incorporation (Amendment) Bill
  14. Public Utilities (Amendment) Bill
  15. National Productivity Fund (Amendment) Bill
  16. Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill
  17. Adjournment
  18. Opening Accessible Membership for Persons with Differentiated Abilities to Younger Children Registered with Development Disability Registry
  19. Tracking Specific Benefits Offered by Tripartite Standard on Work-Life Harmony Adopters
  20. Review of Oil and Gas Industry's Presence in Singapore
  21. Use of Fire Extinguishers at Lift Lobbies of HDB Blocks and Steps to Improve Community Fire Safety and Response
  22. SLA's Approval for Foreigners Buying Properties Zoned "Commercial" but Approved for Mixed Commercial and Residential Development
  23. Enhancing Adult Employment Opportunities for Tradesmen
  24. Frequency of Enforcement Actions against Drink-Driving
  25. Identifying Mental Distress and Stressors in Migrant Domestic Workers
  26. Relaxation of Income Criteria for HDB Rental Flats
  27. Measures to Support Local Farms to Increase Demand and Reduce Wastage of Produce
  28. Jobs in Sustainability or Green Economy Sector and Initiatives to Boost Workforce Capability
  29. Government Agencies' Review of Security and Access Controls of Most Privileged Operating System and Database Accounts
  30. Impact of Marking and Assessment Boycott at UK Universities on Students Taking the Bar Examination in Singapore
  31. Customer Satisfaction Surveys to Assess SingPost's Performance
  32. Households Receiving Lower GST Voucher Payouts Due to Revision in Annual Valuation of Property
  33. Health and Wellness Modules in Institutes of Higher Learning
  34. Increased Hiring of Administrative and Support Healthcare Employees
  35. Assessing Quality of Cleaning Vendors
  36. IT Vendor Staff with Excessive Access Rights to File Transfer Servers and Encryption/Decryption Keys in PSD's Human Resource and Payroll System
  37. Training for Migrant Domestic Workers in Caregiving for Individuals with Special Needs
  38. Expanding Primary 1 Intake for Kong Hwa School to Cater to Children from new BTO Flats in Vicinity
  39. Assessing Singaporeans’ Attitudes towards Single Unwed Parents
  40. Men Above 55 Who Have Sought Mental Health Support from General Practitioners or Community Intervention Teams
  41. Causes for $1 million Overpayment to Scheme Supporting Companies in Aviation Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic
  42. Grassroots Organisations Giving Contracts to Debarred Contractors during Debarment Period
  43. Proactive Checks of HDB Flats at Henderson Crescent for Repair and Maintenance of Common Issues
  44. Reviewing Current Practice of Refusing Coverage under CPF Dependants’ Protection Scheme for Persons with Certain Genetic Disorders
  45. Training for Civil Servants on How to Identify, Refuse and Report Inappropriate Requests from Political Office Holders
  46. Recognition of Doctors and Dentists for Purposes of Paid Sick Leave
  47. Compensation for Hawkers and Market Stallholders Affected by Premises Closures due to Repairs or Renovations
  48. Proposal for Additional Healthcare and Other Benefits for Those in Post-Merdeka Generation
  49. Enrolment Levels in Preschools that Operate on Saturdays
  50. Conservation of People's Park Complex for Its Strong Community Significance and Design Merits
  51. Reasons for Exceptionally Heavy Rainfall on 20 July 2023
  52. Revised Regulatory Cap on Retail Deposits for Digital Full Banks and Other Safeguards for Consumers
  53. Number of Voters' Names Expunged from and Added to Registers of Electors Since 2020 General Election
  54. Monies Lost to Concert Ticket Scams and Steps Taken
  55. Conditions Determining Impounding of Arrested Person's Passport
  56. Total Rent Received and Total Expenses Incurred on Black-and-White Bungalows in 2022
  57. Sizes of State Land around Black-and-White Bungalows Cleared for Safety or Health Reasons since 2013
  58. Cost of Restoration and Additional Works Done on Black-and-White Bungalows since 2018
  59. Clearance Certificates Issued to Foreign Persons to Purchase Landed Properties Since 2013
  60. Black-and-White Properties Managed by SLA with Undeveloped State Land Adjacent to Property
  61. Application Procedure for Maintenance of State Land Adjacent to Black-and-White and Landed Properties
  62. Valuation Principles Used for SLA-managed Properties and Sale of Land for Public Housing
  63. Plans to Phase Out Use of Coal in Energy Production
  64. Impact of Arrest of Managing Director of Hotel Properties Ltd on Running of F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023
  65. Update on Development of Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project
  66. Construction of Higher Road Divider Barriers in Accident-prone Areas
  67. Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-converted Dormitories with Unhealthy Carbon Dioxide Levels
  68. Steps Taken to Increase Mental Health Literacy and Support in Schools and Higher Education Institutions
  69. Publication of Eligibility Criteria for IHL-specific Financial Aid Schemes
  70. Help Provided to Social Service Agencies Unable to Meet Sector Salary Guidelines
  71. Support Available for Youths Diagnosed with Chronic Diseases
  72. Mental Health Support for Elderly Population To Prevent Suicides
  73. Target Waiting Time for Initial Appointments to See Psychiatrists and Psychologists at Public Health Institutions
  74. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Foreigners Renting Bedrooms and Entire HDB Flats from Open Market
  75. Applications Received for HDB Flat Eligibility Letter and Average Waiting Time for Approval
  76. Maximum Number of Concurrent Users HDB Flat Portal Can Accommodate
  77. Eligibility Criteria and Total Amount of Cash Distributed at Festive Events Organised by People's Association and Grassroots Organisations
  78. Initiatives to Encourage Employers to Provide Mental Health Support in Workplace
  79. Clarification by Minister of State for Trade and Industry
  80. Clarification by Second Minister for Education