Parliament sitting, 5 November 2025

136 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 5 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 10 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Unfair Clauses in Government Tender Specifications
  3. Data on Sanctioned Individuals Operating Tax-exempt Family Offices Locally
  4. Lessons Learnt and New Processes following Review into Megan Khung Case
  5. Measures for Prompt Police Case Resolution and Mandating Assignment of Police Officers with Child Protection Training in Child-related Cases
  6. Health Information Bill
  7. Public Sector (Governance) (Amendment) Bill
  8. National Council of Social Service (Amendment) Bill
  9. Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Bill
  10. Suspension of Standing Orders to Allow Minister of State and Minister for Law to Speak More Than Once and To Remove Time Limit
  11. Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill
  12. Exempted Business
  13. Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill
  14. Complaints Received and Timeline of Discovery of Inappropriate Clauses within Severance Agreements by Tripartite Partners
  15. Employers' Acceptance of Mental Health-related Medical Certificates
  16. Property and Train Damage Caused by Use of Personal Mobility Aids on Public Transport
  17. Aligning Eligibility Criteria for Public Transport Vouchers and Community Health Assist Scheme
  18. Budget Allocation and Curriculum Review for Character and Citizenship Education Programmes
  19. Progress in Developing Diploma Courses and Internships to Prepare for Meaningful Local Agri-food Sector Careers
  20. Reported Statistics of Victims of Human Trafficking
  21. Mechanisms in FIT-P to Address Protectionism from Major Economies
  22. Collecting and Analysing Income Levels of Respondents in Future Digital Parenting Surveys
  23. Guidelines for Mall Operators to Allocate for Short-term Delivery-driver Parking
  24. Data on Silver Generation Office's Outreach Efforts to Socially Isolated Seniors
  25. Ensuring Admission Scores for Engineering Undergraduate Programmes Sufficiently Meet Programme's Rigours
  26. Reducing National Water Consumption Rate in Non-domestic Sector
  27. Plans for BlueSG's EV Charging Points in Light of Winding Down
  28. Train Loading Operating Performance Standards and Maximum Load during Peak Hours
  29. Statistics for MICE Sector in Past Three Years Compared to Pre-COVID-19 Numbers
  30. Assessing Cliff Effect of Healthcare Costs for Households That Marginally Exceed Orange CHAS Subsidy Threshold
  31. Effectiveness of Measures to Address Startup Costs, Rental Pressures and Structural Disadvantages Facing Smaller SMEs and F&B Businesses
  32. Applications for Caregiver Respite Programme
  33. Measures to Investigate and Prevent Circulation of Illegal Obscene Materials
  34. Reviewing Manpower Policies to Better Protect Full-time Workers
  35. Sentencing Consistency following Issuance of Singapore Medical Council Sentencing Guidelines
  36. Automated Bus Ramps and Infrastructural Upgrades for Autonomous Vehicles
  37. Impact of Red-Amber-Green Arrows at Traffic Junctions
  38. Vacancy Rate for Nursing Positions in Restructured Hospitals
  39. Reviewing Plans and Delivery Timelines for Support Infrastructure in Light of Accelerated BTO Launches
  40. Expanding Criteria Governing Outfit of Existing Pedestrian Overhead Bridges with Lifts to Include Hawker Centres
  41. Rationale for Ending Fostering Arrangements at Age 16
  42. Median PSLE Achievement Level Scores by Housing Type
  43. Retail Food Establishments Which Ceased Operations After Five Years or Less That Have Recorded Profit
  44. Deployment of Private Credit Growth Fund Given Rising Global Private-credit Risks
  45. Unequal Enforcement against Nuisance-markers in Neighbour Disputes due to Restricting CRU Pilot to Tampines
  46. Data on Private Companies Offering Parent-care Leave
  47. Reviewing Criteria for Government Scholarships
  48. COEs Not Registered to Vehicles After Successful Bids
  49. Reasons for Low Take-up Rate of $500 SkillsFuture Credit Top-up
  50. Profile of Singaporeans in Bankruptcy
  51. Reviewing Multi-storey Car Parks' Rooftop Urban Farms' Contribution to Local Food Production
  52. Disparity between Increased Use of AI and Unchanged Working Hours for Teachers
  53. Accidents Reported between Pedestrians and Bicycles, PMDs, PMAs and Personal Mobility Assistive Devices
  54. Reviewing Public Transport Fare Adjustment Formula
  55. Ensuring Equitable Access to AI Tools and Digital Teaching Support Across Schools
  56. Impact on OneMillionTrees Movement When Trees Are Lost from Redevelopment or Infrastructure Works
  57. Inclusion of Mental Health Screening in Grow Well SG Programme's Child Health Plan
  58. Dwell Times for Trains at Interchange and Non-interchange Stations
  59. Audit and Verification Mechanisms to Ensure Accuracy of Service Delay Lengths Reported by Rail Operators
  60. Tangible Creative Breakthroughs Resulting from Students Topping PISA Assessments in Creative Thinking
  61. Update on Inter-agency Efforts to Detect, Track and Neutralise Unauthorised Unmanned Aircraft System Activities Near Aiports
  62. Potential Mental Health Impact Associated with Second-hand Smoke Exposure
  63. Reviewing Conduct of Insurers with Unreasonable Behaviour when Assessing Claims by Accident Victims
  64. Allowing Bus Service 87 to Stop in Front of Hougang Polyclinic
  65. Enforcing Stricter Border Control Measures to Curb Illegal Creative Freelancing Activities
  66. Reasons for Non-disclosure of Identities of Five Content Creators Issued Advisory Letters for Providing Non-licensed Financial Advice
  67. Supporting Teachers with Limited Public Transport Options to Reach School on Time
  68. Takedown of Self-harm and Suicidal Content on Social Media Channels
  69. Expected Off-peak Travel Take-up Rate in Light of Free Off-peak Travel Commencing
  70. Ensuring Age-appropriate Public Playgrounds Near Preschools
  71. Proportion of Seniors Screened or Flagged for Malnutrition
  72. Data on Employers Reducing Scope of Work-from-home Policies
  73. Projected Population Density Targets Incorporating Spatial Comfort Factors
  74. Measures to Ensure Equivalent Corporate Governance Standards Abroad for SGX-listed Entities
  75. Data on Applications and Approvals for Tax Incentives under Section 13U of Income Tax Act 1947 for Last 10 Years
  76. Complaints on Car Dealership In-house Financing Schemes Lodged in Past Five Years and Expanding Motor Vehicle Financing Regulation to Include In-house Schemes
  77. Utilisation Rates of SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) and Measures to Encourage SFEC Use before Expiry in 2026
  78. Providing Requested Hardcopy Utility Bills Free for Next Three Years and Late-payment Fee Waivers for Affected Customers
  79. Rationale for Business Adaptation Grant Cap and Duration and Assessment of Scheme's Impact and Success
  80. Data on Retail Food Establishment Openings and Closures in 2025 and Breakdown of Closures Categorised by Years of Operation
  81. Consumer Protection Measures for Seniors against High-value Beauty and Hair Salon Package Deals
  82. Measures for Prompt Police Case Resolution and Mandating Assignment of Police Officers with Child Protection Training in Child-related Cases
  83. Expanding Save-A-Live Initiative to Landed Property Estates with Installation of AEDs
  84. Differentiating Lorry Speed Limits by Weight Class and Increasing Awareness of Grants to Promote Installation of Speed Limiters
  85. Data on Suspected Foreign Interference Reports Received by ISD in Past Five Years and Measures to Increase Awareness and Vigilance
  86. Mandatory First Aid and AED Training and Certification in Secondary Four School Syllabus
  87. Casino Attendance Changes in 2024 versus 2023 and Reasons for Reduced Casino Visits
  88. Security Risks of Using China-made Drones and Procurement Safeguards for National Safety and Cybersecurity
  89. Effectiveness of Singapore Red Cross' Home Monitoring and Eldercare System and Outreach Strategies to Encourage Installation
  90. Outcomes of EatWise SG Programme and Nutrition Support Access for Vulnerable Seniors
  91. Evaluation of Lung Cancer Screening Pilot Programme Effectiveness
  92. Factors Contributing to Early Seasonal Surge of Influenza Cases and Prevention Strategies
  93. Data on Annual Deaths and Chronic Health Problems Resulting from Secondhand Smoking in Past Five Years
  94. Potential Health Risks of Singaporeans Seeking Overseas Postnatal Confinement Care
  95. Monitoring Foreign-linked Fundraising Events and Activities to Align with Singapore's Principles of Neutrality
  96. Expanding Extended Producer Responsibility to Textiles and Fast Fashion and Reducing Burden on Consumers
  97. Updates on Hawkers Development Programme and Exploration of Potential Partnerships with Food-related Courses at IHLs
  98. Studies on Effect of Forested Areas towards Water Flows and Rising Water Levels in Areas between Tampines Road and Serangoon East Dam
  99. Number of Carbon Offset Credits Purchased by Singapore Annually
  100. Rental Structure Analysis for Socially-Conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres
  101. Updated Data on Yearly Amount of Plastic Waste Produced by Singapore since 2019
  102. Mitigation Actions Taken to Protect At-risk Children from Abusive Situations against Potential System Lapses
  103. Support Measures for Families with Young Children Spending Extended Hours in Childcare
  104. Comparison Rate between Non-ComLink+ Families and Returning Families Previously under ComLink+
  105. Current Escalation Protocol for Breaches in Care and Protection Orders Involving Children
  106. Reports of Ransomware Incidents by Singapore-based Companies and Legislation on Ban of Ransom Payments
  107. Future Plans Towards Education and Training Initiatives Based on SkillsFuture's Success and Effectiveness
  108. Considerations and Efforts Taken to Increase Usage of $500 SkillsFuture Credits before its Expiry End-2025
  109. Weekly Average Number of Classroom Hours Spent by Teachers from 2021 to 2025
  110. Common Reasons Given by Teachers for Leaving from 2021 to 2025
  111. Evaluation for Professional Development Progammes for Novice Teachers
  112. Actions Taken to Assist Full-time Teachers' Workload based on OECD TALIS 2024 Report Results
  113. Tracking of Degree and Diploma Courses with Consistent Poor Wage Outcomes
  114. Average PSLE Aggregate Scores for Lowest Performing National Primary Schools and Madrasahs
  115. Involving Students in Food Preparation to Promote Independence and Sense of Community in View of Central Kitchen Model in 2026
  116. Proposal for Dog Run Area on State Land near Serangoon North View
  117. Review Limit of Non-training Days for Trainee Lawyers and Enforcement Measures against Non-compliant Law Firms
  118. Data on Outcomes of Work Injury Claims Made by Platform Workers under Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 since January 2025
  119. Prohibiting Employer Requests for Last-drawn Salary Information during Recruitment to Promote Fair Wage Practices
  120. Formal Accreditation or Integration of GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme with Existing Academic Programmes at IHLs
  121. Data on Mid-careerists Transitioning to Care Economy and Job Retention Rates and Challenges
  122. Making Criteria of Silver Support Scheme More Flexible for Initially Ineligible Seniors
  123. Monitoring Compliance to Workplace Fairness Act Requirements and Educating Companies on Statutory Tort of Discrimination
  124. NRF to Conduct National Research Challenge towards Cost-Effective Elderly Access Solutions for Older HDB Estates with Shortage of Direct Lift Access
  125. Duration of Vacancy of Flats under Lease Buyback Scheme and under Relaunch of SBF Exercise in Past 10 Years
  126. Ensuring Adequate CRU Resources, Training and Capacity for Egregious Case Prosecution After Tampines Pilot Programme
  127. Stakeholder Engagement Plan for VERS and Measures to Prevent Speculative Flat Purchases
  128. Criteria for Heritage Tree Conservation and Infrastructure Development and Increasing Frequency of Heritage Trees Inspection
  129. Faraid Inheritance Rights for Muslim Children Born out of Wedlock under Administration of Muslim Law Act
  130. Breakdown of New COE Registrations Awarded to Existing Holders versus Recent and First-time Owners in 2025
  131. Data on Individual COE Ownership and Breakdown of Ownership Distribution by Individual and Household Size in Last 10 Years
  132. Justification for Higher Fare Increase for Express Buses and Potential Impacts of Pricing Strategy on Ridership
  133. Application Rates for Operation of Private Heavy Vehicle Parks and Reasons for Rejection
  134. Low Ridership of City Direct Services 675, 676 and 677 and Strategies for Traffic Optimisation
  135. Transparency Requirements and Compliance Reviews for Foreign-Linked Charitable Organisations Operating in Singapore
  136. Data on Muslim and Muslim Convert Marriages by Gender from January 2000 to October 2025