Parliament sitting, 26 September 2025

117 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 26 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 6 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Public Accounts Committee and Estimates Committee
  3. Proposal to Allow Persons under 18 to Access Counselling or Screening without Parental Consent
  4. Increase in Fake Bulk Order Scams Impersonating SAF Personnel and Measures to Protect Small Businesses
  5. Migrant Domestic Workers Fined for Illegal Moonlighting and Take-up Rate of Household Services Scheme
  6. Data On Foreigners Working Without Valid Employment Passes
  7. Extending Use of Pro-family Leave to Provide Caregiving to Spouses
  8. Reviewing Individual Requests to Exceed MediSave Withdrawal Limits
  9. Building Covered Linkways to Connect HDB Blocks, Amenities and MRT Stations Beyond 400-metre Radius
  10. Evaluating Effectiveness of Enforcement on Pedestrian-only Paths and Cycling Lanes
  11. Statistics on Age Discrimination Complaints Lodged with TAFEP and Sectors Most Frequently Implicated
  12. Response to Singapore's Drop in 2025 World Talent Ranking
  13. Ensuring Delivery Platform Work is Performed by Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Only
  14. Plans to Make Classification of Etomidate as Class C Drug Permanent
  15. Update on Generating Electricity for Pulau Ubin Residents Using Micro-grid
  16. Transport Sector (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  17. President's Speech
  18. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Manpower
  19. President's Speech
  20. Time Limit for Minister's Speech
  21. President's Speech
  22. Committee of Selection
  23. Take-up Rate and Outcomes of ComLink+ Progress and Employment Packages Since Launch
  24. Requirement for Verification of Account Number and Accountholder Name during Fund Transfers
  25. More Initiatives for Infants and Toddlers Under Grow Well SG and Assessing Long-term Impact on Children's Development
  26. Effectiveness of New Towns' Public Spaces in Promoting Outdoor Activity and Family Bonding in Line with Grow Well SG
  27. Extending Global Talent Ready Programme to MNCs without 30% Local Shareholding Requirement
  28. Reviewing Curricula and Internship Programmes of IHLs to Ensure Employability and Preparedness for Workforce
  29. Update on Singapore's Progress in Achieving "30 by 30" Food Sustainability Goal in 2030
  30. Building In-house Dialysis Facilities in More Public Nursing Homes
  31. Increasing Public Awareness of Measures to Support Singaporeans Re-entering Workforce
  32. Prioritising Green Modes of Transport in Tengah and Other New Towns
  33. ActiveSG Credits for Facility Bookings under Dual-Use Scheme
  34. Pickleball-related Noise Complaints in Residential Estates and Measures to Balance Recreation with Residents' Rest
  35. Guidelines for Academic Misconduct and Appropriate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Settings
  36. Monitoring of Employers to Protect Jobseekers and Participants of Traineeship Programmes
  37. Welfare and Benefits Assurance for Seniors Residing in Group Homes
  38. Imposing Limits to Credit Facilities and Charges by Platform Operators to Platform Workers Under Financing Programme
  39. Vehicles Approved for Registration Under Voluntary Welfare Organisations
  40. KPIs of Fund Managers under MAS' Equity Market Development Programme
  41. Measuring Success of SGSecure Movement
  42. Research on Social Interactions within Neighbourhoods with Newer HDB Town Designs
  43. Data on Reported Abuses of Training Employment Pass Scheme
  44. Considerations for Fish Farms Production Quotas
  45. Plans for National-level AI Task Force to Create Solutions and Make Global Impact
  46. Causes of Bukit Panjang LRT Disruptions in July 2025
  47. Effectiveness and Adequacy of School Counsellors and Factors Determining Expansion
  48. Protocols and Metrics Used to Synchronise HDB's Housing Plans with LTA's Timelines for Rail and Bus Network Expansion
  49. Ensuring Alignment of Training Initiatives with Emerging Skill Needs in Fourth Industrial Revolution
  50. Impact of Cost Increases on Airlines' Operations at Changi Airport
  51. Effectiveness of Single Room Shared Facilities Scheme in Supporting Homeless Individuals
  52. Data on School Bus Fares for Primary School Children and Ensuring Affordability of Fares
  53. Supporting Home Hospice Services
  54. Update on Water Seepage Cases in HDB Flats and Measures to Expedite Repairs
  55. Traditional Election Advertisement Rule Contravention for Grassroots Advisers' Promotional Material for GE2025
  56. Reviewing Policy on Non-air-conditioned Class B2 and Class C Wards in Public Hospitals Given Rising Temperatures Due To Climate Change
  57. Assessing ASEAN's Capacity to Resolve Conflicts without External Intervention
  58. Pursuing Israel's Accountability for Violation of International Humanitarian Law Beyond Diplomatic Statements
  59. Usage of Mindline.sg and Effectiveness in Linking Users to Appropriate Care beyond Digital Engagement
  60. Total Public Funding Committed to Healthcare Research
  61. Addressing Cost Increases Resulting from New Lift and Escalator Licensing Regime for Lift and Escalator Certification Firms
  62. Number of AMD-related Fires in HDB Flats and Individuals Penalised for Using Non-compliant AMDs or Batteries
  63. Plans to Trial On-road Cycling Lanes in More Residential Neighbourhoods
  64. Rationale for Maintaining Distinctions in Support Schemes between Single-parent Unwed Household and Married Couples
  65. Addressing Business Impact of Jetstar Asia's Relocation from Changi Airport and Better Connectivity between Terminal 4 and Other Terminals
  66. Criteria for "Heartland Merchants" to be Eligible for CDC Vouchers Scheme
  67. Monitoring of Commercial-vacancy Durations and Concentration by Landlords
  68. Improving Existing Poor-quality Cycling Paths
  69. Statistics on HDB Estates' Zebra Crossings Converted to Courtesy Crossings
  70. Assessing Relevance of 2,000 kg Weight Limit for Season Parking of Commercial Vehicles
  71. Extending Operating Hours of Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System beyond 6.00 am to 12.00 am
  72. Ensuring Commercial Rent Affordability for SME Tenants at JTC and HDBs
  73. Information and Breakdown of Local Sea-based Fish Farm Sector Workforce
  74. Response to Findings that Singapore is Most Expensive City in Asia for Locals and Expatriates
  75. Updating Official Records and School Textbooks in Light of Declassified Singapore Independence Documents
  76. Studies on Public Perceptions on Wakes and After-death Arrangements
  77. Ensuring Bus Stop Shelters Provide Adequate Roof Coverage during Heavy Rain
  78. Deploying Improved Weather Forecasting Developed by Climate and Weather Research Alliance in Military, Aviation and Maritime Sectors
  79. Provision of High Chairs for Children at NEA-run Hawker Centres
  80. ITE Students Benefitting from Public Service-ITE Internship Programme Since 2023
  81. Enforcement of Traditional Election Advertising Rule During 2025 General Election
  82. Enhancement of Annual Disbursement of LifeSG Credits under Large Families Scheme to Eligible Children
  83. Making National Earth Observation Data from Singapore’s Satellites Accessible to Singapore-based Researchers
  84. Breakdown of GRTP Beneficiaries by Educational Qualifications over Past Five Years
  85. Rooftop Solar Panel Installation Rates across Property Types over Past Five Years
  86. Average Carbon Tax Rates and Impact of Allowances on Reducing Carbon Emissions
  87. Complaints Resolution and Regulatory Actions against Debt Collection Agencies
  88. Strengthening SCDF's Emergency Response Capabilities and Enhancing Community Engagement for Fire Outbreaks
  89. Investigations into Alleged Impersonation of SAF Personnel Making Fraudulent Orders and Measures to Protect Small Businesses
  90. Data on Vehicle Fire Incidents to Date and Analysis of Causes
  91. Measures to Enhance Protection against Fraudulent Bulk Order Scams Targeting Small Businesses
  92. Entry Restrictions and Enforcement Actions for Foreign-registered Vehicles with Outstanding Offences over Past Three Years
  93. Review on CHAS Visit Cap for Chronic and Mental Health Follow-up Care at Specialist Outpatient Clinics Versus GP Clinics
  94. Public Education on End-of-life Conversations in Light of Ageing Population
  95. Average Waiting Time for Late-stage Cancer Patients to Commence Chemotherapy in Public Hospitals
  96. Simplifying Access to Home Caregiving Grant by Enabling Medical Social Workers or Doctors to Initiate Applications
  97. Lessons to be Incorporated into Hawker Centres Upgrading Programme 2.0
  98. Sea-based Fish Farms that Had Received Government Grants Prior to Farm Closure
  99. Recycling Rate for Glass Waste
  100. Difference between Functions of ComLink Family Coaches and Family Service Centre Social Workers
  101. Percentage of Support Disbursed under Existing Schemes Going to Micro and Small Enterprises Versus Medium Enterprises
  102. Tracking Employment Outcomes, Job Transitions and Promotions of Individuals who Have Completed SkillsFuture-funded Training
  103. Students in Local Universities Offered Structured Internships which Transitioned into Full-time Employment
  104. Expanding Legal Aid Schemes for Financially Constrained Persons Beyond Current Pro Bono Eligibility
  105. Individuals in Severe Hoarding Cases Issued Treatment Orders Since March 2025
  106. Refund Demands on Ineligible Recipients of Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme
  107. Rejected Flexible Work Arrangement Requests Since December 2024
  108. Raising Public Awareness on Negative Impact of Selling and Consuming Endangered Stingray Species
  109. Criteria in Appeals For Waiver of Minimum Occupation Period for HDB Flat Sales
  110. Promoting Use of Advanced Technologies and Software Solutions to Boost Productivity in Construction Sector
  111. Further Measures in Managing Rising Crow Populations in Housing Estates
  112. Evaluating Success of Pulau Tekong Polder Project and Assessment of Long-term Viability
  113. Braking Procedures for Bus Captains to Ensure Safety of Elderly and Pregnant Commuters
  114. Establishing Communication Standards for Public Announcement Timelines of Train Disruptions
  115. Policy Enhancements for Priority Seating on Public Transport and Considerations for Legal Enforcement
  116. Assessment on Leasing of Fast-food Business at Yio Chu Kang Stadium to Promote Healthy Living
  117. Plans and Guidelines to Establish Religious Prayer Rooms in Organisations