Parliament sitting, 4 February 2025

115 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 4 February 2025, Vol 95, Issue 150 · Open in the reader

1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
3. Update on MOE's Probe into Alleged Assault on Student at Admiralty Secondary School on 7 January 2025
4. Outcome of Police Investigations into Alleged Assault on Student at Admiralty Secondary School on 7 January 2025
5. Facilitating Humanitarian Aid and Fundraising Efforts following Ceasefire in Israel and Hamas Conflict
6. Assessment of Employment Landscape for Polytechnic Graduates in 2025
7. Reviewing Adequacy of Drainage Systems following Flash Floods Due To Recent Monsoon Surges
8. Singapore-US Cooperation under Biden Administration and Assessment of Relations under New Trump Administration
9. Assistance for Victims of Incident Involving Address Changes Via ICA System, Punishment for Perpetrators and Remedial Actions to Correct System or Process
10. Time Limit for Minister's Speech
11. Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill
12. Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill
13. Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
14. Subscription to the International Development Association
15. Causes for and After-action Measures Taken Following Incident of Unauthorised Address Changes via ICA's System
16. Impact on Voting Rights Arising From Incident where NRIC-registered Addresses Were Changed by Scammers
17. Fires in HDB Flats from Excessive Hoarding
18. Effectiveness of Caring SG Commuter Lanyard and Card Campaign to Cultivate Kinder Public Transport Culture
19. Data on Cut-off Points for Secondary 1 School Admission for Students from Affiliated and Non-affiliated Primary Schools
20. Sending Teachers for Stints at Overseas Schools or for Industry Attachment
21. Subsidies or MediSave Withdrawals for Egg Freezing
22. Measurable Outcomes from Overseas Markets Immersion Programme
23. Insurers' Responsibility in Informing and Giving Adequate Notice to Policyholders for Changes in Coverage and Claims
24. Probe into Cause and Impact of Oil Leak at Shell Energy and Chemical Park on Bukom on 27 December 2024
25. Errors on OneMap SchoolQuery System Affecting Parents' Choice of School for Primary 1 Registration
26. Increasing Ratio of Support Staff to Nurses in Public Healthcare Institutions
27. Reports of Water Seepage in HDB Flats during Continuous Monsoon Season and Sustainable Solutions to Address Problem
28. Data on Transactions Related to and Composition of Owner-occupied and Investment Properties in Private Residential Market
29. Reviewing Safe Usage and Design of Zebra Crossings Due To Increase in Cyclists and PMD Users
30. School-based Programmes to Train School Staff to Routinely Ask Children and Young People about Their Safety and Well-being
31. Reports on Tech Repair Shops Performing Unauthorised Access or Cloning of Data on Personal Devices
32. Residents' Feedback on Rain Entering HDB Flats in Marsiling and Woodgrove, and Installation of Mitigation Barriers
33. Awareness Campaign on Potential Negative Impact of Physical Discipline on Children
34. Possibility for Earlier Implementation of Enhanced Provisions for Government-Paid Paternity Leave
35. Programmes to Support Older Singaporeans Improve On Literacy, Numeracy and Adaptive Problem-solving Skills
36. Incentives for Businesses to Install Speed Limiters on Lorries
37. Checks on Illegal Overtime Cases and Prevalence of Trend in Specific Sectors
38. Data on Flats Purchased with Loans from Commercial Banks Instead of HDB
39. Aligning UN-related Nationally Determined Contributions on Emissions Reduction with Singapore's Net-zero Emissions Trajectory
40. Proposal for Guidelines on Minimum Monthly Allowance for Students Undergoing Full-time Internships
41. Preventing Excessive Water Ingress into Motor Rooms of Lifts at Older HDB Blocks Given Monsoon Surges
42. Additional Ballot for BTO Flat Applicants who had been Unsuccessful in One or Two Previous Attempts
43. Support for Passengers Affected by Flight Disruptions Due To Severe Weather Conditions
44. Framework for Evaluating Speakers at Campus Events to Ensure Preservation of Academic Freedom
45. Evaluation of Stem Cell Therapy as Mainstream Clinical Treatment for Cartilage Repair
46. Proposal for Enhanced Penalties for Offences Committed by Scammers
47. Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Owners for Residential Property Transactions
48. CPF Board's Measures to Offer Non-digital Access to Members Who Are not Digitally Savvy
49. Allowing Unsuccessful First-time Flat Applicants Another Opportunity to Choose Flats at BTO Exercise Based on Number of Previous Attempts
50. Frequency of Inspections to Detect Potholes on Roads, and Review of Design and Materials for Road Construction
51. Reasons for Decline in Clinical Trial Approvals Despite Increase in Biomedical Investments
52. Prevalence of Deliberate Under-reporting of Overtime Hours by Employers of Non-domestic Migrant Workers
53. Details on Shepherding of Fauna to Alternate Forested Areas to Facilitate Upcoming Sembawang and Woodlands HDB Projects
54. Use of MediSave for Shingles Vaccination
55. Exemptions Granted to Allow Companies to Exceed Overtime Limit of 72 Hours Per Month for Employees
56. Update on Implementing Red-Amber-Green Arrows at More Traffic Junctions to Reduce Use of Discretionary Right Turns
57. Proposal for Regulation of Lootboxes in Video Games to Minimise Predatory Monetisation Strategies
58. Possible Solutions to Provide Direct Lift Access for Some Flats in Keat Hong Division
59. Reports of and Response to Burst Pipe Incidents, and Support for Affected Businesses
60. Reports of Non-compliance with Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Code of Conduct and Data on BNPL Customers
61. Termination of Bonds for Scholarships Offered by Government Agencies
62. Update of Electoral Register for Voters Turning Age 21 after 1 June 2024
63. Investigation into Anti-competitive Pricing Practices of Petrol Retail Operators
64. Strategy and Challenges in Maintaining Singapore's Relevance in Global Semiconductor Market
65. Creation of Jobs for Singapore Citizens in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and Mitigating Effects of Potential Business Closures in Singapore
66. Plans for Singapore Arts Businesses to Benefit from Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement
67. Impact of US' AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls on Singapore's Competitiveness and Tech Businesses
68. Delivery of Aid following Ceasefire and Development of Diplomatic Relations to Promote Peace in Gaza Area
69. Criminal Cases Arising From Use of Gel Blasters or Imitation Guns as Fake Firearms and Public Safety Concerns
70. Reinstatement of Service to Process Change of Address Requests at Neighbourhood Police Posts and Centres
71. Review of Passport Administration Costs and Renewal Fees with Advancements Such As Passport-less Immigration Clearance
72. Media Coverage when Accused Persons are Brought Back to Scenes of Crime
73. Update on Traffic Police and Driving Schools' Efforts at Preventing Use of Queue-jumping Bots
74. Public Access to Judgments of Tribunals and Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, and Potential for Searchable Database
75. Minimising Food Poisoning amongst Students when Schools Switch to Food Catering
76. Improving Drainage in Areas Prone to Flooding In Recent Monsoon Surge
77. Monitoring Meat Purchases Bought from Malaysia through Online Platforms
78. Update on Singapore-Malaysia Water Agreement and Efforts to Ensure National Taps Continue to Meet Singapore's Water Requirements
79. Reasons for Increase in Unemployment Rate of Fresh Polytechnic Graduates and Plans to Address Youths' Career Expectations
80. Initiatives to Support, Sustain and Improve Employment and Further Education Rates of Special Education School Graduates
81. Initiatives to Address Decline in Students' Interest in Mathematics despite High Achievement Levels
82. Plans to Support Students Academically Weaker in Mathematics and Science Reach Higher Proficiency Levels
83. Monitoring Reports of Bullying, Depression and Suicide amongst Students as Well-being Indicators
84. Average Bullying Cases Reported at Admiralty Secondary School versus Other Secondary Schools
85. Measures to Increase Participation Rate of PwDs in Training Programmes
86. Additional Support for Caregivers of PwDs in Light of Reported Quality of Life Decline and Difficulties in Accessing Financial Assistance
87. Broadening Usage of Assistance Dogs for PwDs Beyond Those Who Are Visually Impaired
88. Integrated Marketing Approach to Engage Employers and Encourage Workplace Transformation for Inclusive Hiring
89. Update on Plans to Recruit 26,500 Early Childhood Educators and Strategies to Retain Manpower for Sector
90. Singaporeans Seeking Medical Treatment in Malaysia and Measures to Strengthen Singapore's Healthcare Hub Status
91. Promoting Awareness of and Implementing Preventive Measures against Sarcopenia
92. Use of MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans for Overseas Outpatient and Inpatient Medical Treatment
93. Assessing Impact of Batam's Escaped Crocodiles on Singapore's Wildlife Ecosystem and Measures to Protect Residents, Farms and Businesses
94. Data on Dogs at Facilities Licensed to Breed Puppies for Sale
95. Allowing 2-Room HDB Flat Owners in Financial Difficulty to Rent Out Bedrooms
96. HDB Owners with Annulled Marriages Selling Instead of Surrendering Flats in Last Five Years
97. Additional Balloting Chances for Unsuccessful First-timer Families' BTO Applications in Non-mature Estates
98. Possibility of Using Loading and Unloading Bays for Overnight Parking in Sengkang and Punggol
99. Redemption Rates of CDC Vouchers at Supermarkets and Small Businesses
100. Eligibility of Residents with Addresses of Non-residential Premises to Claim CDC Vouchers
101. Total Value of Unclaimed CDC Vouchers Per Household in 2024
102. Reports of Landlords Making False Claims for CDC Vouchers Meant for Tenants and Punishment for Such Claims
103. Demographic of Workers Issued Work Permits for Foreign Performing Artistes
104. Psychological or Mental Health Injury Claims Made Annually Under Work Injury Compensation Act 2019
105. Statistics on Issuance and Management of ONE Pass
106. Impact of Platform Workers Act on Working Hours and Earnings of Full-time Ride-hail Drivers and Delivery Workers
107. Classifying Bus Service 502 as "Trunk" Instead of Express Bus Service and Reviewing Higher Fares for Express Buses
108. Reconciling Payments for Transport Fares Made on Same Credit Card But Via Different Platforms
109. Statistics on Same-card Transfers and Review of 45-minute Allowance Period to Support Commuters
110. Ensuring Adequate Checks on Aircraft before Arrival into and Departure from Singapore Airports
111. Using Airline Passengers' Personal Wheelchairs at Aerobridges Instead of Airport-provided Wheelchairs
112. Ships Arriving at Singapore Ports Operating on Zero Emissions and Uptake of Training at Maritime Energy Training Facility
113. Statistics and Enforcement Measures for Noise Complaints on Public Transport
114. Extension of Bus Service 371 Route for Benefit of Elderly Residents in Sengkang and Compassvale
115. Inclusion of Hybrid Vehicles as Cleaner Energy Models for New Car Registrations from 2030