Parliament sitting, 8 April 2025

124 sections · 14th Parliament · Official Report, 8 April 2025, Vol 95, Issue 162 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. ASSENT TO BILLS PASSED
  3. Subsidies on Maternity Fees and Other Medical Bills for Foreigners who are Mothers or Relatives of Singapore Citizens
  4. Increase in Water Seepage Issues in HDB Flats and Adequacy of Staff Assigned to Rectify These Issues
  5. Protection for Consumers of Fintech Platforms and Non-bank Institutions, and Regulations on Liquidity Levels and Responsible Marketing
  6. Number and Causes of Passenger Fatalities onboard Buses
  7. Common Causes for Fires in Indoor and Multi-storey Car Parks
  8. Safeguards on Non-licensed Individuals and Finfluencers who Provide Financial Advice
  9. Support for Incarcerated Singaporeans to Help Dependants Seek Assistance
  10. Long-term Strategy to Ensure Sufficient and Resilient Housing for Foreign Workers
  11. Managing Prison Inmates with Dementia and Supporting Their Re-integration into Society
  12. Reviewing and Enhancing Safety Measures in Marine Sector in View of Increased Workplace Fatalities
  13. Review of Green Man Timings at Pedestrian Crossings
  14. Assisting Claimants to Seek Recourse from Retailers who Ignore Enforcement Orders of Small Claims Tribunal
  15. Excluding S-REITs from New Rules for Global Investor Programme
  16. Risks Associated with NSFs in Frontline Firefighting Roles and Transitioning these Roles to Fully Professional Force
  17. Target Date to Revise Penalties for Animal Cruelty and Introduce Failure in Duty of Care Provisions
  18. Proposal to Reduce Levy for Hiring of First Migrant Domestic Workers to $60 for All Households with One Singapore Citizen
  19. Clarification by Minister for National Development
  20. Clarification by Second Minister for National Development
  21. US Tariffs and Implications
  22. Proceedings on Ministerial Statement
  23. The Government's Position on the Presumptions under the Misuse of Drugs Act
  24. Social Residential Homes Bill
  25. Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (Estate Agents and Developers) Bill
  26. Competition (Amendment) Bill
  27. Adjournment
  28. Data on Divorced Couples with Shared Care and Control of Their Children Each Listing Children in Public Housing Applications
  29. Effectiveness of "The Next Step" Programme in Helping Sex Workers Find Alternative Career Pathways
  30. Regulations for Use of Power Banks during Flights on Airlines Departing From and Arriving at Changi Airport
  31. Proposal for "Let's Have One" Campaign to Boost Total Fertility Rate
  32. Rationale for Stopping Government's Matching Support for Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme in FY2027
  33. Number of Singaporeans Registering Wills with Singapore Academy of Law
  34. Efforts to Tackle Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  35. Progress of Extending Covered Linkways to 800-metre Radius of MRT Stations
  36. Supporting Use of Low-formaldehyde Building Materials and Raising Consumer Awareness
  37. Demand and Expansion Plans for Single Room Shared Facilities Pilot Project
  38. Long-term Strategies to Ensure Healthcare Cost Containment and Reduction of Unnecessary Medical Tests
  39. Data on Owners Selling HDB Flats to Pay Personal Debts and Subsequently Obtaining HDB Loans for Other Flats or Applying for Rental Flats
  40. Extending Sport-in-Precinct Scheme to HDB Estates Managed by Opposition Town Councils
  41. Reason for Projected Dwelling Units Figure Being Increased to 1.61 Million in HDB 2023/2024 Annual Report
  42. Update on Plan and Approximate Cost for Installation of Lifts at Pedestrian Overhead Bridges
  43. Corporate Governance Standards for Family Offices that Seek Tax Incentives
  44. Framework and Key Performance Indicators for Evaluation of School Principals'
  45. Transfer of Patient Health Records from National Healthcare Group to SingHealth Group Entities
  46. Singapore's Contributions to Continuation of Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza and Impact of Resumption of Hostilities on Flow of Humanitarian Aid
  47. Number of Doctor Visits Per Worker and Other Assumptions Considered in Pricing of Companies' Primary Care Plans
  48. Safeguarding Non-partisan Nature of NMP Scheme and Proposal for Cooling-off Period before NMPs Run for Elected Office
  49. Determining Number of Lifts for An HDB Block
  50. Requiring Local Vehicles to be Serviced at Authorised Workshops and Foreign Vehicles to Submit Roadworthiness Proof Given Recurring Fire Incidents
  51. Financial Institutions' Responsibility in Promoting Prudent Borrowing and Limiting Credit Issuance
  52. First-time HDB Flat Applicants Who Are Ineligible for Enhanced CPF Housing Grant and Deferred Income Assessment Scheme
  53. Preschools' Procedures in Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Preventing Withdrawal of Suspected Victims by Parents
  54. Plans to Manage Otters Going into Residential Areas and Destroying Fishes in Homes
  55. Number of Singaporeans who have Completed Lasting Power of Attorney and Efforts to Increase Uptake
  56. Reviewing HPV Vaccination Policy to Enhance Public Awareness and Extend Coverage to Include Males
  57. Sharing Retrenchment Data with IRAS to Enable Automatic Income Tax Deferment for Retrenched Employees
  58. Minimum Occupation Period for Individuals who Buy Over Ex-spouses' Share of HDB Flat
  59. Trend where Defects in Leased or Hire Purchase Vehicles Were Not Reported but Vehicles Were Bought Back and Resold at Higher Prices
  60. Response to Recommendations in Report on Transportation of Migrant Workers on Lorries
  61. Monitoring K-pop Training Academies Operating in Singapore and Ensuring Well-being of Trainees
  62. Adopting Preschools' Anchor Operator Partnership Model for Other Sectors to Moderate Costs
  63. Accidents and Traffic Congestions along Expressways towards Woodgrove Division during March 2025 Monsoon Surge
  64. SkillsFuture Credits to Cover Cost of Qualifying Examinations for Registered Patent Agents
  65. Utilising Portion of Foreign Worker Levy Revenue for Fund to Improve Migrant Worker Safety and Well-being
  66. Expanding Pilot Project That Mandates Sterilisation and Licensing of Dogs
  67. Safeguards to Prevent Diversion of Restricted Goods to Countries Targeted by Export Controls
  68. Prevention of and Punishment for Sale of Data by Bank Employees with Access to Clients' Credit Card Information
  69. Plans to Obtain UNESCO City of Gastronomy Recognition for Singapore
  70. Bail and Conditional Warnings for Alleged Reoffenders
  71. Support for Children, Teachers and Parents Affected by Relocation of Ang Mo Kio Preschool
  72. Stricter Guidelines for Advertisements of "Buy Now, Pay Later" Schemes
  73. Promote Understanding for Immigration as Strategic Imperative for Sustained Economic Growth and National Security
  74. Applications for Longer Instalment Plans for Income Tax Payments
  75. Rejuvenating Entertainment and Nightlife Sectors, and Attracting High-profile Concerts to Singapore
  76. Projected Cost Per Tonne of Carbon Dioxide Abated through Carbon Capture and Storage in Singapore
  77. Formal Body to Protect Interests of and Provide Dispute Resolution Assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises
  78. Impact of Resumption of Hostilities on Singapore's Humanitarian and Diplomatic Efforts in Gaza
  79. Assessing Status of Civil War and Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar
  80. ASEAN Cooperation to Tackle Labour Trafficking and Scam Centres in the Region and Number of Singaporeans Exploited
  81. Accidents Involving Foreign-registered Motorcycles and Raising Awareness of Safe Riding Techniques
  82. Singapore Citizens Born to Foreign Mothers of Different Residential Status
  83. Efforts to Curb Illegal E-sports Betting in Singapore
  84. Concurrent Installation of Speed Limiters and ERP 2.0 System on Lorries
  85. Status and Terms of Tenancy Renewal and Agreements for 26 and 31 Ridout Road
  86. Further Renovation Works and Felling of Trees at 26 and 31 Ridout Road
  87. Timeline between Discovery of Corporate Misappropriation and Securing of Asset Freezing Orders
  88. Expansion of List of Products Eligible for Climate Vouchers
  89. Existence of Private Companies and Eatery Chains that Operate Multiple Stalls at Hawker Centres
  90. Monitoring Graduate Cohorts for Longer Periods to Track Full-time Permanent Employment Data
  91. Data on Teachers Who Sought Counselling Services
  92. Proportion of Malay Graduates across Different Age Groups and Efforts to Increase Malay Graduate Numbers
  93. Allowing Foster Parents to Tap Foster Children's Child Development Accounts to Pay for Childcare Fees
  94. ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance Households with Per Capita Income above $800
  95. Deviation from Protocol for Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse in Case of Four-year-old Who Died in February 2020
  96. Statistics on Single-parent Families
  97. Supporting Kindergarten Children with Possible Developmental Needs when Parents Decline Assessment for Early Intervention
  98. Data on Warees Halal Limited's Annual Revenue, Expenses and Income
  99. Reasons for Withdrawal or Cancellation of Asatizah Recognition Scheme Applications, and Profile of Asatizahs in Singapore
  100. Lifting Age Cap in Matched MediSave Scheme for Individuals Who Can Continue with MediSave Contributions
  101. Strengthening Public Education on National Insurance Schemes Such As ElderShield and CareShield Life
  102. Alleged Breaches of Advertising Controls in Healthcare Services Act
  103. Complaints about Clinical Services Provided by Mental Health Professionals
  104. Streamlining Experience and Apps for Digital Government Services
  105. Countering Glamourisation of Criminal Activities Online
  106. Frequency of Repair of HDB Car Park Gantries and Efforts to Improve Quality and Reliability
  107. Feedback for Improvement of Joint Singles Scheme Operator-Run Pilot Project
  108. Update on Redevelopment Plans for Retained HDB Flats at Dakota Crescent
  109. Number of Resale Transactions Excluded from HDB's Public InfoWEB and Data.gov.sg platforms and Reasons for Exclusion
  110. Decision on Community Clubs Assigned to Constituencies With No Clubs within Its Boundaries
  111. Continued Employment and Support Services for Migrant Workers with Contracts Terminated Prematurely Due To Redundancy
  112. Promoting Workplace Mentorship across Industries, and Proposal for National Framework for Mentorship
  113. Meeting Healthcare Needs of Older Work Permit Holders
  114. Developing Mandatory Settling-in Programme for Foreign PMETs for Better Local Integration
  115. Addressing Bus Drivers' Needs Given Additional Foreign Worker Quotas
  116. More Leave Days for Technical Workers in Lift and Escalator Industry to Attend Training and Courses
  117. Data on Workers Performing Night or Rotating Shift Work, and Those Affected By Shift Work Sleep Disorder
  118. Jobseekers Assisted by WSG who Secured Employment through Direct Job-matching and Evaluating Effectiveness of Career Coaches
  119. Monitoring Noise Levels along LRT Tracks and Building Noise Barriers to Alleviate Disruptions to Residents
  120. Distribution of Terminal 5 and Supporting Infrastructure's Development Costs amongst Government and Other Stakeholders
  121. Fitting Vehicles with Mandatory Speed Limiters Similar to Initiatives in European Union and Northern Ireland
  122. Extent of Battery Degradation in Electric Taxis and PHVs
  123. Progress of Lift Installation for Four Pedestrian Overhead Bridges along Hougang Avenue 3
  124. Incentives for Taxi Drivers to Continue Offering Street-hail Services to Cater to Seniors