Parliament sitting, 18 September 2023

128 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 18 September 2023, Vol 95, Issue 111 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. First Complaint by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Mr Leong Mun Wai
  4. Second Complaint by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Mr Leong Mun Wai
  5. Queries into and Lessons from Recent Billion-dollar Money Laundering Case
  6. Update on Investigations into Alleged Mistreatment of Children at Centres of Preschool Chain
  7. Social and Fiscal Impact from Introduction of Plus and Prime HDB Flats
  8. Bank Accounts Frozen for Suspected Involvement in Scam Activities
  9. Lessons from Incident where 10,000 Voters in Tanjong Pagar Received Two Poll Cards
  10. Income Tax (Amendment) Bill
  11. Free Trade Zones (Amendment) Bill
  12. Immigration (Amendment) Bill
  13. Child Development Co-Savings (Amendment) Bill
  14. Adjournment of Debate
  15. Radiation Tests on Samples of Seafood Originating from Waters within 100-kilometre Radius of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
  16. Update on Causes and Impact of 9 August Scrambling of Two RSAF F-16 Aircraft
  17. Avenues for Home Team Officers to Raise Workplace Difficulties
  18. Determining Whether Children With Special Needs Are Better Catered to in Special Education School or Mainstream School
  19. Key Considerations for Bringing Forward Increase in Retirement and Re-employment Ages before 2030
  20. Impact of Grab's Acquisition of Trans-Cab on Fares, Quality of Service and Drivers' Livelihoods
  21. Incentives for Local Publishers to Assist Singapore Authors with Obtaining Representation by International Publishers
  22. Proposal for Firms that Hire Seniors or Persons with Special Needs to be Given Dependency Ratio Ceiling Bonus
  23. General Practitioner Sign-up Rate to Healthier SG
  24. Broadening Use of Assistance Dogs to Empower Persons with Disabilities
  25. Extension of HDB Public Rental Scheme to Families with Large Numbers of Children and Do Not have Realistic Prospect of Purchasing Own Homes
  26. Investigation into Vehicular Accidents Upon Request Especially when Parties are Not Cooperating in Insurance Claims Process
  27. Inclusion of Automated Ramps on Buses due for 10th Year Refurbishment
  28. Ensuring Grid Reliability with Increasing Electricity Demand and Retiring of Older Power Generation Plants
  29. Probe into Doctor who Paid Ambulance Services to Divert Patients to Him, Resulting in Delayed Treatment and Death of a Patient
  30. HDB Estates where Resale Flat Prices Exceed $1 Million
  31. Guarantee of Admission to Local Universities for Polytechnic Students with Required Grade Point Average
  32. Checks on Farms that Supply Eggs to Singapore
  33. Inspection of Catered Food Provided to Migrant Workers Living in Dormitories
  34. Support for Lower- and Middle-income Workers Facing Stagnant Wages to Cope with Inflation
  35. Moderating or Reversing Escalating Home Rental Prices
  36. Probe into Suspicious Zakat Transactions at Al-Istiqamah Mosque
  37. Reasons for and Barriers Leading to Lower Demand for SME Grants in FY2022/2023
  38. Mechanism for Monetary Authority of Singapore to Quickly Avail Itself of Reserves Managed by GIC
  39. Responsiveness of Emergency Monitoring and Response Service at HDB's 2-room Flexi Flats for Seniors
  40. Dedicated Active Ageing Centres for Men
  41. Guidelines for Keeping Pets at Home to Ensure Harmonious Living among Neighbours
  42. Increasing 60% Deemed Expense Ratio for Private Hire Car and Taxi Drivers Given Higher Operating Costs
  43. Allowing Standard First Aid Recertification for Sports Instructors to Commence Upon Expiry of Existing Certificate Instead of Upon Renewal
  44. Subsidies for Addition and Alteration Works for HDB Flats with Multi-step Entrances
  45. Impact of Weaker Outlook for Export-driven Manufacturing Sector on Job Market and Prospects of Sector
  46. Waiting Time for New Case Referrals from Schools to Response, Early Intervention and Assessment in Community Mental Health Teams
  47. Companies Selected for Career Trial Programme
  48. Cases of More than One Household in Same HDB Rental Flat
  49. Support for Foreign Healthcare Workers Facing Difficulties in Finding Affordable Housing in Current High-rent Market
  50. Assistance to Singaporeans Buying and Selling HDB Flats in Preferred Language of Communication and To Ensure They Do Not Need to Raise More Money for Purchase of Flat before CPF Reimbursement
  51. Measures to Mitigate Supply Disruptions from Recent Indian Rice Export Ban due to El Nino Wave
  52. Review of Policies to Increase Leave for Parents of Multiple or Pre-term Babies
  53. Work Passes for Those who can Work in Singapore during Non-peak Hours and Return to Homes in Johor Bahru or Batam in the Day
  54. Rationale for Requiring Homeschooled Children to Meet 33rd Percentile Benchmark for Taking PSLE
  55. Ensuring No Supply Chain Disruptions for Commonly Used Medicines for Paediatric or General Care
  56. Selection Criteria for Main Contractors of HDB BTO Projects
  57. Structural Barriers that Make it Difficult for Private Hire Car Drivers to Leave Sector
  58. Adjusting HDB Flat Balloting System to Accord Weightage to Unsuccessful Attempts in Sale of Balance Flat Exercises
  59. Addressing Bed Bug Issues at Migrant Worker Dormitories
  60. Applications Received under HDB's Enhancement for Active Seniors (Direct Application) Scheme
  61. Potential of Buying Renewable Energy from India
  62. Engaging More Stakeholders in Suicide Prevention at Earliest Possible Stages
  63. Guidelines on Security and Privacy for Installation of CCTVs and Monitoring Devices at Workplaces
  64. Proposal for HDB Flats at Kampong Arang and Jalan Batu to be Considered for Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme
  65. Support for Singapore to be Regional Philanthropy Hub
  66. Random Audit Checks of Registers of Electors
  67. Rationale in Determining Polling Stations Based on Voters' Addresses at Last Revision Date of Registers of Electors
  68. Law Enforcement Officers Found Guilty of Corruption or Bribery-related Misconduct
  69. Assets Managed by In-house and Third Party Asset Managers for Dynamic, Balanced and Stable Funds under SAVER-Premium Fund
  70. Assets Managed by In-house and Third Party Asset Managers for Dynamic, Balanced, Stable and Lifecycle Funds under Home Affairs Uniformed Services INVEST Fund
  71. Tracking and Identifying Suspicious Transactions Involving Money Laundering Activities
  72. Number of Motorcycle Casualties from January 2022 to June 2023 Involving Young Riders
  73. Police Officers Charged on 11 August 2023 for Criminal Breach of Trust-related Offences
  74. Incidence and Causes of Heavy Vehicle Fires
  75. Managing Significant Investments in Critical Entities to Protect National Assets and Critical Industries
  76. Anticipated Energy Savings from Each LTA Green Initiative and Cost-benefit Evaluation
  77. Installation of On-board Units for Next Generation ERP System
  78. Statistics on Hawkers Paying Market and Subsidised Rents
  79. Payment of Land Costs for New Hawker Centres Built
  80. Sexual Offences Committed against Students in Schools and Penalties and Support Efforts in Place
  81. Extent of Incorporation of Overseas Art-related Study Trips into School Curriculums
  82. ITE Students Attaining Grade Point Average between 2.0 and 2.5 and Proceeding to Polytechnic
  83. Justification for Requiring Students Taking Higher Mother Tongue Languages to Attain PSLE Score of 14 or Below
  84. Provision of Direct Funding for Engaging Full-time School Counsellors Including to Madrasahs
  85. Increasing Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Tech, Logistics and Healthcare Sectors
  86. Provision of Infrastructure to Create Structured Work Environments and Work Processes to Support Persons with Disabilities
  87. Infant Care and Childcare Assistance on Weekends for Parents on Shift Work and Little Family Support
  88. Childcare Subsidy for Working Mothers Undergoing Skills Training, Upgrading or Studying to Obtain Certification Pre-employment
  89. Manpower Resources in Early Childhood Sector
  90. Mandatory Installation of Close-circuit Television Cameras in Institutions Involving Children and Vulnerable Persons
  91. Self-Employed Persons Qualified for Government-paid Care Leave Schemes
  92. Singapore Pilgrims Requiring Wheelchair Assistance or Medical Support
  93. Measures to Ensure Sufficient Assistance Provided to Elderly Haj Pilgrims during Haj
  94. Use of Art Therapy in Health Promotion Board's Initiative to Help Communities Achieve Better Mental Health
  95. Cases of Influenza A and B Types and Measures Taken
  96. Help to Prompt Caregivers of Persons with Disabilities to Apply for Activation of Payouts under CareShield Life and ElderShield Schemes
  97. Plans to Facilitate Training and Recruitment of Manpower to Ensure Good Care and Service Standards in New Nursing Homes
  98. Adequacy of MediSave Withdrawal Limit for Outpatient Care for Patients with Complex Chronic Conditions
  99. Adoption of Technological Solutions to Improve Operational Efficiency and Patient Care in Nursing Homes
  100. Study to Gain Deeper Understanding of Intersectionality of Profile Factors on Suicide Rates Among Residents for Better Outreach Efforts
  101. Waiting Time for Ophthalmology Appointments at Singapore National Eye Centre and Alternative Arrangements for Earlier Dates
  102. Ways to Allow Increase in MediSave Withdrawal Limits Per Day for Hospitalisation Expenses
  103. Offices and Business Parks with Gross Floor Areas of Less Than 5,000 Square Metres to above 15,000 Square Metres
  104. Ensuring Non-native Species of Birds in Choa Chu Kang Do Not Adversely Affect Native Biodiversity and Habitats in Long Term
  105. Reports of HDB-approved Renovation Contractors Breaching Approval Conditions on Work Duration
  106. Assessment of Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System Implemented in Bidadari Estate
  107. Number of Singles Aged 50 and Above Living in HDB's 2-Room Flexi Flats
  108. Nationalities of Foreigners Who Purchased Non-landed Residential Properties in Past Eight Years
  109. Age of Buyers of Million-dollar HDB Resale Flats in Past Eight Years
  110. Steps to Ensure Growth of Real Estate Tokenisation Industry Does Not Distort Prices of Property in Local Market
  111. Harmonised Approach to Addressing Concerns on Well-being and Safety of Community Cats and Dogs Reported as Missing by Caregivers
  112. Success Rate of Self-employed Applicants for HDB Loans
  113. Plans to Integrate Flats under Public Rental Scheme into HDB BTO Projects with Plus and Prime Flats
  114. Plans to Build More Senior-Friendly Features in Mature HDB Estates and Access to Additional Benefits under EASE 2.0
  115. Replacement of Hard Copy Application for Newspaper Permits with Digitally-enabled Forms
  116. Annual Expenditure on Advertising Costs for Content Featuring Political Officeholders for Social and Mainstream Media
  117. Limit of 12 Hours a Day for Workers Driving Lorries with Workers in Rear Deck
  118. Availability of Accommodation and Employers' Commitment to Productivity Targets Before Approval of Work Passes for Foreign Workers
  119. Complaints of Workplace Discrimination to Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices
  120. Formal Procedures to Manage Workplace Discrimination
  121. Invocation of Sections 59(2) and 59(4) of CPF Act 1953 by Employers to Obtain Past Employment Information of Job Applicants
  122. Policies to Allow and Enable Persons with Disabilities to Work from Home
  123. Applications to Open Door Programme and Enabling Employment Credit Providing Employment-related Support to Persons with Disabilities
  124. Data Related to Safe Transportation of Workers on Back of Lorries
  125. Workers Reaching Current Retirement Age of 63 in Next Three Years
  126. Extension of Earn and Save Bonus Component of Majulah Package to Self-employed Seniors
  127. Change in Wage Level of Workers at Tenth Percentile in Last 10 Years and Their Profile
  128. Workers Reaching Re-employment Age Limit of 68 and Exiting Workforce in Next Three Years