Parliament sitting, 25 September 2025

130 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 25 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 5 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Career Impact of SkillsFuture Credits, Mid-Career Training Allowance and Level-Up Programme
  3. Indicators of Success in AV Trials and Helping Public Transport Workers Transition to AV-related Roles
  4. Update on Feasibility Studies for Seletar MRT Line
  5. Treatment of Prisoners with Serious Health Conditions Who Are Prone to Infections
  6. Transfer of Patients between Hospitals Operated by Different Healthcare Groups Without Polyclinic Referral to Maintain Subsidies
  7. Frequency of Maintenance Works and Audits for HDB Rental Flats
  8. Age-appropriate SkillsFuture Scheme for Primary to Post-secondary Students from Lower-income Households
  9. Factors for Continuation of Government's Cost-of-living Support
  10. Data on Employee Burnout by Sector
  11. Multilingual Options for ScamShield Helpline and Outreach Materials
  12. Projected Demand for Childminding Services over Three-year Pilot Period
  13. Progress of Jurong Region MRT Line Development
  14. Assessing Effectiveness of Adult Learning Programmes in Growth Sectors
  15. Electronic Conveyancing and Other Matters Bill
  16. President's Speech
  17. President's Speech
  18. Adjournment of Debate
  19. Projected Impact of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone on Cross-border Investment, Job Creation and Supply Chain Resilience
  20. Measures to Safeguard Long-term Financial Security of Family Caregivers Who Left Workforce or Reduced Work Hours
  21. Grading Guidelines for Schools In Relation to Use of Generative AI in Assignments
  22. Training Courses and Partners Removed from SSG Listing
  23. Recent Closures of Local Arts Spaces and Additional Support to Promote Vibrancy in Arts Scene
  24. Government's Assumptions Underlying Assessment of Singapore's 2%-3% GDP Growth Potential
  25. Seniors Aged 65 and Above without Singpass Accounts or Have Not Used Their Singpass Accounts in Past 12 Months
  26. Post-study and Employment Trends for Graduating Students of ITEs, Polytechnics, Autonomous Universities and Private Universities
  27. Reviewing Eligibility Criteria for CDC Vouchers to Ensure Adequate Support for Needy Residents
  28. Measures beyond Imprisonment and Licence Suspension to Deter Drink Driving
  29. Foundational Gen AI Literacy and Skills for All Students, Teachers and Educators
  30. Proposal for Legislative Review to Build Workplace Trust and Better Protect Privacy of Employees on Medical Leave
  31. Rationale for Shortening National Institute of Education's Postgraduate Teacher Training by Four Months
  32. Average Wait Time for Placement in Special Education School from Application to Decision
  33. Measures to Stop Active Mobility Users on Park Connector Networks from Blasting Music When Close To Housing Estates
  34. Enforcement Operations Taken against Those Offering Non-compliant Battery or Motor Modifications for AMDs
  35. Definition of "Local Fish Produce" and Percentage of Locally-produced Fishes Originating from Fish Stock Imported
  36. Number of Singaporeans who Have Not Yet Used SkillsFuture Credits
  37. Information on Annual Management Cost as Percentage of Assets for Temasek Holdings
  38. Impact of Increased EV Adoption on Electricity Grid's Load
  39. Support for Caregivers During and Post-care
  40. Data on Physical and Mental Health of Caregivers
  41. Use of MediSave for Specialist Consultations, Prescribed Medications and Diagnostic Tests
  42. Impact of Rising Healthcare and Daily Living Costs on Retirement Adequacy
  43. Reemployment for Former Jetstar Asia Staff
  44. Metrics Used to Establish Affordability of New HDB BTO Flats
  45. Gender and Age Profiles of Community Intervention Team Clients
  46. Collecting Employment Data of Road Users Involved in Traffic Accidents to Facilitate Targeted Interventions
  47. Annual Food Poisoning Cases Resulting from Home-based Food Businesses
  48. Data on Individuals Who Have Left Workforce Due To Caregiving Responsibilities and Long-term Financial Impact of Caregiving-related Unemployment
  49. Verifying Individuals' Criminal Records with Government
  50. Feasibility of Using Location-based SMS Notifications for Missing Persons Alerts on OneService App
  51. Assessing Risks of Sinkhole Formation
  52. Coordination between SPF and ICA for Individuals whose Passports Have Been Impounded due to Ongoing Investigations
  53. Guidelines for Pickleball Play in HDB Public Courts Given Its Rising Popularity and Potential Noise Disamenities
  54. Discussing Safety, Licensing and Work Permit Rules at Singapore-Malaysia Meeting to discuss Cross-border P2P Transport
  55. Reason for Continued Train Disruptions on North-South and East-West Lines Despite Upgrades
  56. Increasing Number of Car-lite HDB Estates beyond Gazetted Areas
  57. Profile of Staff Retrenched from Mediacorp in September 2025
  58. Balancing Pace of Expanding MRT Network and Upgrading Current Lines
  59. Plans to Enhance Ecological Connectivity between Mandai Mangrove and Mudflats to Central Catchment Nature Reserve
  60. Frequency of Recyclable Collection in Residential Estates' Blue Bins
  61. Measures to Moderate Rental Volatility for Privately-held HDB Shops
  62. Addressing and Regulating Concerns of Dog Urine in Public Areas
  63. Strategies to Reduce Contamination of Blue Recycling Bins
  64. Supporting Severe Hoarding Cases with Referrals to Relevant Healthcare Such As Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  65. Role of PUB in Launching of World's Largest Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology
  66. Percentage of Jointly-created Intellectual Properties Generating Little or No Licensing Revenue for Singapore
  67. Proposal for Formation of "Algorithm Committee" to Look into Allocation Mechanisms of E-commerce, Ride-hail, Delivery and Online Platforms
  68. Training for School Principals and Vice-principals to Support Well-being and Career Development of Teachers and Staff
  69. Rationale for Delaying Climate Reporting Requirements for SMEs Listed on SGX
  70. Mix of Denominations in CDC Vouchers
  71. Release of Aggregated Amount of Allowances Provided to Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Sectors
  72. Students Suspended or Expelled from Educational Institutions for Vaping
  73. Expanding Provision of Shaded Public Playgrounds and Outdoor Play Areas Given Rising Average Temperatures
  74. Teacher Training and National Standards for Handling School Bullying Cases
  75. Managing Granting of Permits for Road Works to Minimise Road Excavations and Disruption to Motorists
  76. Monitored Claims against Investment-linked Policies for Every Year Since 2015
  77. Addressing Reasons for Underutilisation of Parental Leave Benefits
  78. Sufficient Workforce Readiness Support towards Singapore's Electrification Plans
  79. Assessment on Fair Tenancy Code of Conduct’s Effectiveness towards Lease Renewal Rental Hikes for SMEs
  80. Measures to Mitigate High Electricity Prices Arising from Singapore's Ongoing Decarbonisation Efforts
  81. Compilation of Biannual Sales Data for Gross Turnover Rent and Ensuring Fair Negotiation Standards
  82. Singapore-India Partnership Roadmap Initiatives to Enhance Singapore's Economic Competitiveness
  83. English Language Guideline Considerations towards F&B Outlets that Primarily Use Chinese Language in Stores
  84. Study on Nuclear Energy Usage and Waste Disposal in Singapore and Public Disclosure of Findings
  85. Cancellation of RSAF F-15 Base in Guam and Strategic Implications for Long-term Training
  86. Impact of Acquisition of RSAF P-8A Poseidon and F-35 Jets on Maritime Security Capabilities
  87. Out-of-pocket Healthcare Costs for Chronic Conditions in CDMP by CHAS Tier, Housing Type and Income Quintiles over Past Five Years
  88. Average and Median Salaries Earned by Public Sector Healthcare Workers from 2021 to 2025
  89. Completion and Outcomes of Referrals for National Mindline 1771 Service Callers and Follow-up Care
  90. Inclusion of Moderate-to-Severe Ezcema under Chronic Disease Management Programme
  91. Effectiveness of Participation in HPB’s Mental Well-being Workshops for Parents in Supporting Children’s Mental Health
  92. Total Bill and Out-of-pocket Costs for Premature Births by Singapore Citizens at Restructured Hospitals in Past Five Years
  93. Review and Enhancement Plans for MediSave Usage Limits for Singaporeans with Long-term Medical Expenses
  94. Singapore's Foreign Policy Response to Israel's Rejection of Two-state Solution
  95. Pre-emptive Measures to Prevent Sinkhole Formation at PUB Job Sites
  96. Development of Recreational Water Sports Facilities along Serangoon River and Serangoon Park Connector
  97. Disciplinary Actions and Improvement Measures Taken Following PUB Document Falsification Incident
  98. Enhancing Support for Persons with Disabilities and Improving Access to Sporting Facilities
  99. Extension of Large Family LifeSG Credits to and Providing Additional Support for Blended Families with Stepchildren
  100. Requests for SSO Officers to Conduct Home Visits for Applicants with Health and Mobility Issues in Past Two Years
  101. Social Media Platform Compliance with Content Removal Requests During 2025 General Election
  102. Preservation of Local Cinematic Diversity and Redevelopment of Cinema Spaces
  103. Salaries and Retention Rates of Mid-career Professionals in TeSA Programme
  104. Precincts with High-density Condominiums and Apartments Experiencing Poor Mobile Connectivity and Enhancement Plans
  105. Enhancing Digital Accessibility to Public Digital Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
  106. Adjusted Attrition Rates for Teachers Leaving Full-time Service in Past Three Years
  107. Employment of S Pass Holders in Public Sector and Measures to Prioritise Local Talent
  108. Inclusion of Postgraduate and Professional Certification Courses in CPF Education Loan Scheme
  109. Applicants on Waiting List for Public HV Parking Lots and Availability of Public and Private HV Parking Lots over Past Three Years
  110. Consolidating and Reviewing Scope of Wildlife Management Strategies and Responsibilities
  111. Number of Feedback and Complaints on Bird Nuisance and Most Successful Method Used in Past Two Years
  112. Minimum Occupation Period Appeals for Early Sale of HDB Flats and Policy Review Considerations
  113. Support for Residents in HDB Estates Without Hawker Centres and Measures to Ensure Meal Affordability for Seniors
  114. Appeals for Waiver of 15-month Wait-out Period for Private Property Homeowners Over Past Three Years
  115. Requirements for EV Charger Deployment in HDB Carparks and Utilisation Enforcement Measures
  116. Requests for Construction of Sheltered Pedestrian Walkways in Private Estates
  117. Requirements on Bus Stop Kerb Distance to Facilitate Boarding, Alighting and Stroller Accessibility
  118. Faulty Installation of ERP2.0 On-board Units since November 2023 and Actions Taken against Unsatisfactory Installations
  119. Development of Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Public Transport Users
  120. Considerations of Complete Road Resurfacing Versus Spot Resurfacing
  121. Assessment of Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS on Traffic Congestion at Land Checkpoints and Measures to Maximise Commuter Adoption
  122. Funding Distribution for Local Literature from FY2020 to FY2024, Assessment Metrics for SingLit Programmes and Development of Local Literary Ecosystem
  123. ActiveSG Credit Top-ups to Encourage Sustained Participation in Sports and Exercise
  124. Restoration Plans for Istana Woodneuk as Heritage Site
  125. Inclusion of Films under Arts and Heritage Subsectors for SG Culture Pass
  126. Consideration of Halal Food Establishments for Participation in CDC Vouchers Scheme
  127. Support Strategies and Funding Mechanisms for Non-Commercial Team Sports and National Team Development
  128. Measures to Preserve Alternative Cultural Spaces Beyond Mainstream Venues
  129. Allowing Greater Flexibility for CDC Voucher Redemption for Residents with Limited Chain Supermarket Access
  130. Clarification by Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth