Parliament sitting, 2 July 2024

137 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 2 July 2024, Vol 95, Issue 137 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Podcast Interview by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Leong Mun Wai
  3. Clean-up Effort, Assessment of Impact and Review of Safeguards following Oil Spill from Accident at Pasir Panjang Terminal
  4. Future Plans for Family Nexus Centres and Other Key Initiatives in Child and Maternal Health and Well-Being Taskforce Report
  5. Proposal for GIC to Re-allocate Some Investments to Securities Listed on Singapore Exchange
  6. Assessment of Deterrent Effect of Singapore's Anti-money Laundering Laws
  7. Considerations of Inter-Ministerial Committee to Review Singapore’s Anti-money Laundering Legislation Regime
  8. Factors Considered in Deciding Deportation Destinations for Foreigners Who Have Served Their Sentences in Singapore
  9. Competing Claims for Assets Forfeited by Those Convicted in Money Laundering Case
  10. Indications of Further Prosecution When Those in Money Laundering Case Are Deported to Home Countries
  11. Singapore's Stance on Proposal for UN Membership for Palestine and Assistance for Rebuilding of Palestine
  12. Clarification by Minister of State for Home Affairs
  13. Pasir Panjang Terminal Oil Spill Incident on 14 June 2024
  14. Anti-money Laundering and Other Matters Bill
  15. Land Surveyors (Amendment) Bill
  16. Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill
  17. ACRA (Registry and Regulatory Enhancements) Bill
  18. Corporate Service Providers Bill
  19. Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  20. Adjournment
  21. Exclusion of Pre-existing Conditions from Insurance Coverage When Applying for New Integrated Shield Plans
  22. Distribution of CDC Vouchers for Separate Households Living in Same Public Rental Flats or Registered Addresses
  23. Investigation into Worker Death and Injury during Tank Cleaning at PUB’s Choa Chu Kang Waterworks Plant
  24. Cases of Suspected Child Abuse Reported and Escalated to Relevant Agencies
  25. More Measures to Ensure Firefighters Are Equipped and Trained to Protect Themselves and Their Team
  26. Sign-up Rate for Healthier SG Chronic Tier Scheme and CHAS Cardholders Who Have Yet to Enrol with Healthier SG GP Clinics
  27. In-person Process for Nomination of Non-family Member as CPF Beneficiary
  28. Installation of New Statues of Leaders from Colonial Times at Fort Canning Park
  29. Redemption Rate for Climate Vouchers
  30. Singapore’s Solar Generation Capacity
  31. Errant Cyclists Fined in 2024 and Proposal for Penalties to be Enhanced
  32. Advancements in Data Centre Efficiency, Liquid Cooling and Tropical Operations by Singapore Companies and Research Institutes
  33. Monetary Support for Students Pursuing Certification Courses in Human Resources, Capital and Employment or Industrial Relations
  34. Review One-year Ban from Blood Donation for Ex-offenders
  35. Ensuring Adult Singaporeans Do Not Hold Dual or Multiple Citizenships
  36. Migrant Workers Consuming Alcohol and Sleeping on Roads and Outside Their Dormitories Where Drinking is Prohibited
  37. Proposal to Further Reduce Time from BTO Flat Application to Key Collection to 18 Months
  38. Proposal to Incorporate Accessibility of Financial Services in Enabling Masterplan 2030
  39. Goods Vehicles Registered under Sole Proprietors
  40. Proportion of Children Attending Childhood Developmental Screening Checks and Measures to Encourage Participation
  41. Measures to Prevent Profiteering by Landlords with Launch of PPHS (Open Market) Vouchers for Rent Subsidy
  42. Average Hourly Earnings of Self-employed Persons as Criterion for Application of Financial Assistance and Social Support
  43. Rationale for Categorising Vehicles and Differentiating Allowable Parking Spaces for Vehicles by Weight Instead of Size
  44. Family Offices Linked to Accused Persons in Singapore's Largest Money Laundering Case
  45. Enhancing Assurance Package Assistance for Low-income and Vulnerable Families
  46. Follow-up with Children from Vulnerable and Distressed Families Who Miss Childhood Development Screening Checks
  47. Indoor Sports Facilities Used for Coaching
  48. Bell Curves to Determine Final Grade or Grade Point Average for Students in ITEs, Polytechnics and Autonomous Universities
  49. Assessment of Need for Health Controls Given Recent Increase in COVID-19 Infections
  50. Recent Closures of High-tech Farming Companies and Impact on "30 by 30" Plan for Local Food Production
  51. Cause of Recent Toxic Fumes Incident at PUB's Choa Chu Kang Waterworks Plant and Future Preventive Measures
  52. Housing Options for Youths Who Do Not Receive Financial or Practical Support from Any Living Parent or Relative
  53. Cause of 3 June MRT Disruption and Efforts to Improve Handling of Future Incidents
  54. Study on Whether Food Price Increases Are In Line with Inflation
  55. Causes for Increases in Hawker Food Prices
  56. Salary and Allowance Data for Supreme Court Judges
  57. Updating Framework for 21st Century Competencies and Student Outcomes
  58. Annual Cost of Taking Risdiplam for Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Decisions on Drug Advisory Committee Recommendations
  59. Prospects of Revival of High-Speed Rail Project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
  60. Delayed Effective Date for Increase in Annual Value Bands Threshold for Owner-occupier Residential Property Tax Rates
  61. Availability of Fit-to-drive Eye Examination Information to Medical Practitioners and Maintaining Standard of Testing for Such Checks
  62. Increasing Public’s Awareness of Channels for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Cases
  63. Restoration of Direct Flights from Singapore to Timor Leste
  64. Terms of Reference for Electoral Boundaries Review Committee and PM's Role in Setting Principles for These Terms
  65. Additional Financial Assistance Akin to Bursaries for Preschool Children from Low-income Families
  66. Rate of Re-employment of PMETs Who Have Reached Statutory Retirement Age
  67. Regulations on Social Media Platforms to Protect Children from Potential Addiction and Harmful Content
  68. Numbers Who Seek Dental Healthcare and Review of Subsidy for Dental Services
  69. Considerations for Building Civil Defence Public Shelter within Housing Estate
  70. Cases of Non-issuance or Delay in Issuance of Itemised Payslips
  71. Allocating Dedicated Season Parking Lots for Lorries Owned by Sole Proprietors
  72. Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions Due To Port Congestion Given Trade and Manufacturing Recovery
  73. Adequacy of Singapore’s Seaports to Anticipate and Manage Severe Cargo Congestion
  74. Mandate for Vehicles Transporting Large and Bulky Items on Public Roads to Ensure Safety of Other Road Users
  75. Request for Opening Hours to be Assessment Criterion for GP Clinic Tenders at Woodlands North Plaza
  76. Qualification for Fund Tax Incentive Scheme by Foreign Family Offices' Investments in Local Shophouses and Assets
  77. Initiatives to Engage Retail Investors and Encourage Greater Participation in Singapore Exchange
  78. Updated Data of Electors in Electoral Divisions
  79. Measures to Ensure Independent Access to Banking Services for Visually Impaired Persons
  80. Progress of Inter-Ministerial Committee Reviewing Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Framework
  81. Increase in Residential Property Tax by Housing Type Since 2023 and Projected Reduction from January 2025
  82. Carbon Tax Allowances Granted and Impact on Singapore's Emissions Profile
  83. Findings of RSAF F-16 Jet Crash at Tengah Air Base and Preventive Safety Measures Taken
  84. Data on Singapore's Defence Sales to Israel since 7 October 2023
  85. Steps Taken by Police to Combat Fixed Deposit Scams
  86. WhatsApp Channel to Provide Seniors Information on Scams or Fake News in All Four Official Languages
  87. Measures to Protect Traffic Enforcement Officers On Duty and Protocol for Emergency Situations
  88. Takeaways from Police's Multi-Jurisdiction Operation's Arrest of Perpetrators of Malware-operated Scams and Cybercriminals
  89. Installation of Enforcement Cameras at Zebra Crossings for Pedestrian Safety
  90. Loans Taken Up at Licensed Moneylenders by Singaporeans Aged 18 to 25 and Above 65
  91. Complaints Against Judicial Officers in State Courts and Supreme Court for Breach of Judicial Code of Conduct
  92. Extension of Climate Vouchers to Residents in Executive Condominiums and Private Estates
  93. Progress of National Action Strategy on Marine Litter
  94. Success of Hawkers' Development Programme
  95. Progress of "30 by 30" Goal and Grant Funding Disbursed
  96. Waste Collection Lapses by Sembwaste Pte Ltd and Preventive Measures in Place
  97. Total Government Expenditure on Permanent Resident and Non-Resident Students in FY2022 and FY2023
  98. Scholarships Granted by Government to International Pre-tertiary and Tertiary Students Since 2019
  99. Data on Resignation Rates for Teachers Since 2018
  100. Policy on Allowing Exceptionally Gifted Children to Skip Grades and Attend University Earlier
  101. Counsellor-Student Ratio in Schools and Percentage of Students Seeking Help
  102. Plans for Replacement Event for Cancelled Talk on Gender and Sex at Science Centre
  103. Monitoring Informal and Unregistered Childminding Services to Prevent Abuse
  104. Adequacy of Infant Care and Preschool Vacancies in Bidadari Estate
  105. Actual Vacancies Available in Infant Care and Preschools and Expanded Powers for ECDA to Regulate Operators
  106. Unsuccessful Applications for Student Care Fee Assistance and Requests for Backdating
  107. Child Protection Investigation Cases Involving Emotional Abuse and Neglect
  108. Child Abuse Cases in Preschools and Teacher Support Measures Identified
  109. Median and Average Duration for Finalisation of Divorce Cases in Syariah Court
  110. Overseas Best Practices Explored to Expand Local Psychologists' Scope
  111. Status of COVID-19 Vaccination Among Singaporeans and Reasons for Not Taking Additional Booster Shots
  112. Estimated Cost Impact on Public Healthcare System from Adding Risdiplam on List of Subsidised Drugs
  113. Progress in Integrating Health and Social Services to Better Support Child and Maternal Health
  114. Rationale Behind Cessation of Gender Confirmation Surgery in Public Hospitals and Potential Reinstatement
  115. Funding for Institute of Mental Health Studies on Suicide and Self-Harm and Outcome of Studies
  116. Update on COVID-19 Infections, Hospitalisations and Vaccination Status
  117. Improving Accessibility to Higher-Quality Meals for Low-Income Families
  118. Extending Home Caregiving Grant to Individuals with Neurological Conditions Requiring Assistance with IADLs
  119. Enhancing MSO's OneService App and "Help Neighbour" Function to Facilitate Locating and Helping Seniors with Dementia
  120. HDB Housing Options and Waiting Time Estimates for Singaporean Middle-Aged Divorcees and Retirees
  121. GP Clinics in HDB Shopping and Office Complexes Not Operating After Office Hours or on Sundays and Public Holidays
  122. Impact of Foreign Investment on Shophouse Prices and Government Measures for Property Market Stability
  123. Applications for HDB HFE Letter Under Deferred Income Assessment Scheme from Couples with Student and Working Status
  124. Rationale for Discrepancy in HDB's Treatment of Occupier's Income in Determining Housing Grant Quantum
  125. Permission for Beneficiaries of Subsidised Tenancies under NAC's Arts Infrastructure Schemes to Sublet Their Allocated Spaces
  126. Outcome of National Arts Council's Major Company Scheme and Key Performance Indicators
  127. Update on Works and Improvements at Hougang Sports Centre
  128. Impact of Increased Trend of Contract Work on Income Security and Government Policies for Singaporeans
  129. Prevalence of Migrant Workers Sleeping on Roads and Efforts in Providing Sufficient Recreation Areas
  130. Plans for Consumer-friendly Electric Vehicle Ownership and Progress in Developing Charging Infrastructure
  131. Training Requirements for Locally-based Pilots and Technology to Address Increased Frequency in Flight Turbulence
  132. Plans to Introduce In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems for Senior Drivers and Improve Road Safety for All
  133. Coordination of Operational Responses to Oil Spill Incident and Measures to Prevent Recurrence
  134. Update on PTC's Review on Extending Concessionary Fares to Graduating Students Transiting to Next Stage of Education
  135. Trend of Increased Container Volume, Off-schedule Vessel Arrivals and Tuas Port's Measures to Better Manage Congestion
  136. Lightning-induced Train Disruptions and Rail System Redundancies to Mitigate Impact
  137. Clarification by Minister of State for Home Affairs