Parliament sitting, 14 January 2026

107 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 14 January 2026, Vol 96, Issue 14 · Open in the reader

1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
2. Reports of Condensation and Mould on Walls and Ceilings due to Neighbours' Use of Air-conditioners
3. Review of Approved Adoptions following News of Indonesian Ring Trafficking Babies to Singapore
4. Monitoring and Enforcement of Noise Threshold Compliance of Construction Noise near Residential Estates
5. Review of Enforcement Measures Against Pet Groomers and Proposal for Mandatory CCTV Recordings in Pet Grooming Facilities
6. Regulating Owners of Large Rental Car Fleets due to Impact on Private Hire Drivers' Livelihoods After Insolvency
7. Implementing CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme to Enable CPF Members an Option for Higher Expected Returns
8. Building on Working Relationship with Saudi Authorities to Manage Haj Arrangements and Quotas for Singaporeans
9. Reintegration of Platform Workers to Traditional Employment through Support for Job Redesign Programme
10. Benefits from Strategic Food Partnership with New Zealand for Singaporeans and Local Businesses
11. Take-up Rate of Caregiving Respite Services
12. Proposal for Review of Operational Risks with Consolidation of RSAF's Assets in Fewer Airbases
13. Additional Subsidies or Financial Support for Senior Households Living in HDB Flats on Fixed or No Incomes
14. Statistics on Beds for Homeless within Shelters and Measures to Support Transition into Long-term Residences
15. Periodic Relocation of Popular Schools to Better Align School Access with Principles of Meritocracy and Social Mixing
16. Reviewing Income Computation Method and Considering Caregiving Expenses for Childcare Subsidy Eligibility
17. Reducing Migrant Domestic Workers' Upfront Costs for Families with Young Children or Vulnerable Elderly and Enhancing Employer Protections
18. Proposal for Shorter COE Renewal Durations As A More Affordable Option
19. Appropriateness of New Zealand's Smoke-free Generation Law for Singapore
20. Personal Explanation
21. Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill
22. Expression of Regret at the Conduct of Mr Pritam Singh and Consideration of His Suitability to Continue as the Leader of The Opposition
23. Time Limit for Minister's Speech
24. Expression of Regret at the Conduct of Mr Pritam Singh and Consideration of His Suitability to Continue as the Leader of The Opposition
25. Expression of Regret at the Conduct of Mr Pritam Singh and Consideration of His Suitability to Continue as the Leader of The Opposition
26. Adjournment
27. Impact of Social Media Platforms' Algorithmic Content Recommendation Systems on Distribution of Scam Content to Users
28. Affordability of Utility Bills for Singaporeans Given Rising Energy Costs and Push Towards Green Energy Alternatives
29. Adequacy of ATMs for Withdrawing and Depositing Cash within Existing and New HDB Estates
30. Reported Complaints on Free-range Chickens or Junglefowl within Residential Estates
31. Data on Local Jobseekers without Updates from Potential Employers Beyond 45 Days After Interviews
32. Increasing Healthy Food Options at Hawker Centres and Food Courts
33. Impact of AI Translation Tools on Tour Guide Services in Singapore
34. Adding Congenital Conditions into List for Chronic Disease Management Programme
35. Proposal to Extend Subsides for Shingles Vaccination to Those Aged 50-59 as Dementia Prevention Measure
36. Enforcement Applications Filed in Respect of Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal Orders Issued between 2020 and 2024
37. Plans for Submission of National Adaptation Plan to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
38. Data on Efficacy of Masks and Spit Guards Leading to Removal from Food Handlers' Requirement from 1 January 2026
39. Assistance for Those Living In One- to Two-Persons Households At Risk of Social Isolation Or Who Need Post-hospitalisation Home Care
40. Measures to Prevent Foreign Taxis from Offering Point-to-point Trips and Allowing Singapore Taxis to Access Subsidised Fuel with New Cross-border Taxi Agreement
41. Data on HDB Blocks That Did Not Garner 75% Votes for Home Improvement Programmes
42. Review of MediSave Withdrawal Limits to Pay for Private Medical Insurance in Light of Premium Increases
43. Adjusting Peak Hours for Bus Services in Light of Increased Flexible and Hybrid Work Arrangements
44. Percentage of Critical Services Boards Comprising Members with Professional Experience in ICT Sector
45. Standardised Framework for Schools to Ensure Consistent Implementation of Expanded Digital Device Restrictions during School Hours
46. Update on HDB Study on Microwave Scanning Technology for Detection and Tracing of Water Seepage
47. Negotiations with Malaysian Agencies on Cross-border Industrial Pollution from Johor
48. Funding for Teachers to Purchase Work-related Mobile Phones for Parent-teacher Communications
49. Accelerating Deployment of Additional EV Chargers at HDB Car Parks
50. Recurring Complaints about Night-time Noise from Delivery Trucks in HDB Estates
51. Making A Declaration when ICA Applications for Visas, Permanent Residence or Citizenship Are Prepared by Third Party
52. Reviewing Fire Escape Routes for Corner HDB Units and Implementation of Regular Fire Drills
53. Possible Amendment of Prevention of Corruption Act to Prevent Liability Evasion by Senior Management of Large Corporations
54. Informing Foreign Vehicle Drivers of Singapore's Traffic, Parking, Safety and Emission Rules Prior to Entry
55. Impact of Recently-announced Plans to Upgrade of SMRT Trains on Train Capacity and Service Frequency
56. Possible Increase in Statutory Minimum Starting Annual Leave Entitlement to OECD Average
57. Cooperation between SNOC and NSAs to Achieve Sporting Excellence
58. Hit-and-run Cases where Offenders were Cyclists or AMD Users
59. Designating Areas for Busking without a Licence
60. Encouraging Solar Panel Installation in Private and Landed Properties
61. Data of Median Net Monthly Income of Residents Engaged as Direct Selling Distributors
62. Appeal Avenues for Bankrupt against Decisions Managed by Official Assignee Under Private Trustees in Bankruptcy Regime
63. Parking of Personal Mobility Devices and Personal Mobility Aids at HDB Multi-storey Car Parks for Safety
64. Other Uses of HDB Multi-storey Car Parks Aside from Rooftop Gardening
65. HDB Design Improvements for Enhanced Privacy Amid Declining Satisfaction Levels on Noise and Cleanliness
66. Discouraging Teenagers from Cycling in Groups without Wearing Helmets
67. Review of Home Equity Loan, TDSR Exemptions and Mitigating Delinquency Risks from Overseas Property Investments Speculation
68. Update on Political Salaries Review Postponed from 2023
69. Status Changes of Tax Residency among Singapore Citizens and Breakdown of Retention Rates by Age and Gender from 2014 to 2024
70. Asbestos Testing and Investigations of Coloured Play Sand Products with Safety Measures Following International Recalls
71. Deployment of AI, Augmented Reality or Extended Reality-based Multilingual Narration at Tourist Spots while Safeguarding Tourist Guides Position
72. Building Sustainability Reporting Capabilities for SGX-listed Small and Mid-size Companies
73. Sharing of Criminal Records to Screen Prospective Employees Applying for Positions with Access to Vulnerable Groups
74. Regional Coordination Strategy for Monitoring Emergence of New Psychoactive Substances
75. Plans to Enhance Existing Security Measures at Places of Worship with Installation of Police Cameras
76. Data on Caning Sentences Including Age and Gender Exemptions from 2015 to 2025
77. Immigration Status Granted for Individuals Aged 65 and above Since June 2024
78. Recovery of Concert Ticket Scam Losses from January to October 2025 and Legal Actions Taken
79. Addressing Unfair Booking Practices of Practical Driving Lessons Using Bots and Additional Measures to Address Issues
80. Data on Compliance Inspection of Buildings with PWD Holding Points and Measures to Enforce Retrofitting of PWD Holding Points
81. Inclusion of Verification of PWD Holding Points and Accessibility Checks in Fire Certificate Inspections and Audits, and Complaints Received on Non-functional PWD Holding Points in Past Five Years
82. Data on Food Wastage Generated by Meals Rejected from Senior Citizen Food Delivery Programmes and Efforts to Address Wastage
83. Cross-Border Industrial Pollution Coordination and Transboundary Environmental and Air Quality Monitoring Standards
84. Assessment Framework for Selection of Water Treatment Technology Vis-à-vis Long-term Resource Efficiency and Sustainability
85. NEA Response Protocol for Persistent Mosquito Complaints Despite Clean Inspections
86. Mitigation Measures for Private Preschools Serving Children with Special Needs and Support Frameworks to Encourage Viability of Such Services
87. Data on Reported Cases of Challenges Faced by Non-guardian Caretakers in Accessing Child-related Services or Assistance
88. Statistics on Waitlist for Enrolment into Adult Disability Homes and Day Activity Centres, and Outcomes of Alternative Placements through SG Enable's Referral System
89. Capacity and Utilisation Rates of Current Childcare Places in Bidadari Estate and Projected Demand for Next Three Years
90. Strategies to Balance Implementation and Benefits of Central Kitchen for Schools against Potential Food Wastage
91. Data on Appeals Received for Secondary 1 Posting Exercise and Top Reasons Given for Appealing
92. Feasibility of Opting Out of Using Retirement Account Top-up Contributions to Pay CPF LIFE Premiums
93. Update on NTUC's Proposal and Enhanced Measures towards Worker Protections against Retrenchment Exercises
94. Statutory Fund to Financially Support Workers during Corporate Liquidations and Bankruptcies
95. Reviewing Current Animal Management Contractor Protocols and Training Standards
96. Extending Wireless Alert Alarm System to Vulnerable Seniors Living Alone in Owner-occupied HDB Flats
97. Allowing Season Parking for Personal Mobility Devices in HDB Multi-Storey Car Parks
98. Statistics on HDB Rental Vacancy over Last Three Years and Potential Policy Adjustments to Reduce Vacancies
99. Demographics of Executive Condominium Buyers and Breakdown of Loan-to-Value Distribution for Past Five Years
100. Statistics on Public Rental Flat Applications by Singles and Outcomes of Appeals by Under-35 Applicants in Last Five Years
101. Review of HIP Voting Framework and Alternative Upgrading Options for Ageing HDB Blocks
102. Independent Testing to Verify Cybersecurity Capabilities of Electric Public Bus Manufacturer and Plans to Share Findings
103. Breakdown of Existing COE Holder Bidding Patterns Based on Certificate Expiry Timeline
104. Data Validation of Mean Kilometres Between Failure Reports and Verification Processes to Address Potential Reporting Oversight
105. Statistics on SG Culture Pass Usage and Further Plans to Encourage Redemption Rates
106. Clarification by Minister of State for National Development
107. Clarification by Leader of the House