Parliament sitting, 4 February 2026

148 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 4 February 2026, Vol 96, Issue 16 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Impact of US Nutrition Policy Shift Towards Whole Foods to Singapore's Dietary Guidelines and Chronic Disease Management Approach
  3. Simplifying Administrative and Reporting Processes for Deputies Appointed under Mental Capacity Act
  4. Remaining Vacancies in Secondary Schools following DSA Exercise and Affiliated Admissions
  5. Managing Public Health and Food Safety Risks with New SAFE Framework
  6. Health Insurance Claim Disputes Filed with MAS or FIDReC and Proportion Resolved in Favour of Policyholders
  7. Considerations for Athletes who Peak Later in Sport Excellence Potential and Other Programmes
  8. Information for Parents about Preschools' Safety Violations and Enforcement Action Records
  9. Balloting and Placement Data for 2025 Secondary School Posting Exercise
  10. Trend of SingPost's Compliance with Postal Quality of Service Standards and Feedback Received on Service Improvements
  11. Including Input from Singaporeans Who Graduated Overseas in Fresh Graduates Employment Data
  12. ComCare Applications Rejected Due to Applicants' Non-compliance with Employment Action Plans
  13. Data on Companies with More Than 25 Workers Paying Retrenchment Benefits in Line with Tripartite Guidelines
  14. Data on Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Waitlist for Placement at Day Activity Centres
  15. Tracking Food and Beverage Outlet Closures and Common Reasons for Closures
  16. Proposal to Use Life Expectancy Factor of 83.5 Years When Calculating CPF Savings for Property Purchases
  17. Headcount Retention and Technology Transfer for Citizen Workforce of Singapore-based AI Company Recently Acquired by Meta
  18. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Manpower
  19. Land Transport and Related Matters Bill
  20. Grant to IMF's Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust
  21. Grant to IMF's Trust for Special Poverty Reduction and Growth Operations for the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries
  22. Adjournment
  23. Appeals by Foreign Spouses of Singaporeans to Purchase BTO HDB Flats
  24. Accounting for Potential Volatility in Global Energy Markets in Singapore’s Energy Transition Strategy
  25. Regulating Fees Charged by Driving Centres
  26. Review of IPS Study's Findings on Public Messaging Regarding Citizens' Versus Foreigners' Contributions to Economic Growth
  27. Assessing Need for Sixth Desalination Plant
  28. Update on Inclusive Support Programme Pilot
  29. Adequacy of Grant to Help Smaller Importers in Beverage Container Return Scheme
  30. Siting of Cross Island Line's Loyang MRT Station Away from High-density Residential Areas
  31. Criteria to Revise CPF Additional Withdrawal Limits for Integrated Shield Plans
  32. Accommodations for Student-athletes when Trainings and Competitions Clash with Universities' Course Schedules
  33. Statistics on Motorists Booked for Failing to Keep Left and Plans on Intensifying Public Education and Enforcement
  34. Discrepancies in Immigration Entry and Exit Records
  35. Decisions on Opening Hours of Public Libraries
  36. Reference Data for Determining Baby Bonus Quantum
  37. Gaps in Support Pathways for Individuals with Serious Mental Health Conditions Who Are Unable to Maintain Community Living
  38. Privacy Concerns of Residents of Landed Properties Located Near Towering BTO Projects
  39. Expansion of and Training for Mental Health Counsellors Workforce
  40. Programmes or Grants for Media Startups Producing Local Content
  41. Average Time Taken from HIP Announcement to Polling of Residents and Start of Construction Works
  42. Plans for Alternative Stadium with Higher Capacity than Jalan Besar Stadium
  43. Data on "Buy Now, Pay Later" Transactions and Updating Practice Code to Reduce Purchase Limit for Those Below 21
  44. Day Activity Centre Clients with Primary Caregivers Aged Above 65
  45. Cases Registered through Healthcare Mediation Scheme and Mediation Agreements Signed
  46. Guidelines for Proportion of Work To Be Completed In School and At Home
  47. Studying Correlation between Lower-income Households and Diet-related Chronic Diseases
  48. Number of PMA Users Certified by Registered Medical Professionals
  49. Monitoring of Areas where Foreign Domestic Workers Congregate
  50. Data on Pilgrims Who Have Cleared Medical Screening for Upcoming Haj
  51. Increasing Quantum of Benefits and Grants for Large-family Households
  52. Longer-term Support for SMEs to Maintain Employment and Wages of Older Workers
  53. Update on Negotiations with US on Tariffs and Economic Restrictions
  54. Summonses Issued to Individuals Who Leave Refuse Bags at HDB Void Decks Next to Refuse Bins
  55. Correlation between Higher Phase 2A Take-up Rates in Primary 1 Registration Exercise and Socio-economic Clustering in Schools
  56. Ensuring Sufficient Budget Meal Offerings for Those with Genuine Need
  57. Dedicated Mental Health Support Services Beyond Helplines for Migrant Domestic Workers
  58. Coordination with International Partners to Address Regulatory and Enforcement Gaps in Dealing with Illegal Shipping Practices
  59. Successful Applicants of Phase 2B with No Prior School Affiliation and Proportion of Children of Alumni
  60. Managing Teething Issues of Autonomous Vehicle Shuttle Implementation in Punggol
  61. Data on Caseloads Handled by Community Outreach Teams and Community Intervention Teams, and Ensuring Professional Credentialing as Teams are Expanded
  62. Data on Real-term Growth in Tourism Receipts after Accounting for Inflation
  63. High Speed Pursuits Initiated by Police and Safety Protocols for Public Safety
  64. Reasons for Increase in Lack of Full-time Employment Offers by Polytechnic Graduates
  65. Reasonable Asking Price for Flats in EIP Buyback Scheme
  66. Additional Costs Incurred by Government and Public Waste Collectors to Transport, Sort and Incinerate Contaminated Recyclables
  67. Issuing Implementation Directive under OCHA to Detect and Remove Moneylending Advertisements on Social Media that Target Migrant Domestic Workers
  68. Measures to Protect Workers and Prevent Mass Casualties in High-impact Road Accidents
  69. Developments and Considerations for Assessing US Invitation to Join Board of Peace
  70. Establishing Government-operated Adult Disability Homes and Day Activity Centres to Complement Social Service Agency-run Ones
  71. Tracking of Food Insecurity Prevalence in Singapore
  72. Sufficiency of Current Cooperation with Neighbouring Countries to Safeguard Network of Submarine Cables
  73. Update on Hawker Centres and Food Retail Establishments with Smoking Corners
  74. Expected Improvements to Travel Times, Traffic Resilience and Connectivity with Completion of Loyang Viaduct
  75. Strengthening Monitoring Systems to Prevent Abuse of Prescription Drugs
  76. Monitoring of Donees and Deputies Appointed under Mental Capacity Act for Compliance with Fiduciary Duties
  77. Median Starting Salary for Engineering Graduates Compared with Those in Other Disciplines
  78. Empowering HDB and Town Council Officers to Issue Mediation Orders and Provide Admissible Statements in Areas Where Community Relations Unit Do Not Operate
  79. Proposal for SkillsFuture to Partner AUs to Provide Subsidised Courses in High-demand Sectors and Implementing Consolidated Lifelong Learning Accounts
  80. Feedback on Bus Captains' Handling of Passengers with Strollers or Prams on Public Buses
  81. Measures to Ensure Safe, Nutritious and Affordable Food in Schools
  82. Monitoring Commercial Rental Trends and Tenant Composition in Heritage Conservation Zones, Suburban Towns and Neighbourhood Centres
  83. Regulation for Protection of Consumers Affected by Fraudulent Transactions Involving Third-party Payment Platforms
  84. Consumer Risk Assessment for Overseas Fraud Victims and Regulatory Guidelines for System Alert Delays and Consumer Loss Liability
  85. Rate of Commercial Viability of RIE-funded Deep Tech Projects and Implementing Outcome-linked Grant Funding Models
  86. Breakdown of Singapore's Foreign Currency Reserves Protected against Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Safeguards to Prevent Excessive Hedging Activity
  87. Data Collection for Household Sector Balance Sheet at Household and Income Decile Levels
  88. Strengthening Legislation on Vapes by Extending Classification of Etomidate and Related Analogues as Class C Controlled Drugs
  89. Usage Statistics of AEDs in HDB Towns and Plans for Expansion to Private Developments
  90. Regulatory Requirements for Commercial Landlords and Enforcement Measures for Premises Conducting Vice Activities
  91. Rationale for Singapore Citizen Minors' Applications for New or Replacement Passports Without Parental Consent
  92. Exploitation of Youths Involved in Vaping Offences as Distributors or Intermediaries and Rehabilitation Pathways for First-time Youth Offenders
  93. Update on Strengthening Regulation Measures and Legislation on Vape Laws and Etomidate
  94. Breakdown of Long-term Accident and Health Insurance Premiums Collected and Claims Made by Hospital Plan Type
  95. Unsubstantiated Complaints Lodged against Healthcare Workers in Last Three Years and Enforcement Measures to Deter Repeat Offenders
  96. Subsidies Available for Knee Osteoarthritis Injectable Therapy and Approval Thresholds for Other Regenerative Injections
  97. Data on PREDICT Programme Screening and Plans to Expand Outreach of Programme
  98. Data on Rejected Applications for Subsidies under Seniors Mobility and Enabling Fund
  99. Breakdown of Day-surgery Bills Fully Covered by MediSave and Bills Requiring Out-of-pocket Payment from 2020 to 2025
  100. Update on Development of Potential Dengue Vaccine and Patient Support Service for Dengvaxia Vaccine
  101. Usage of Blue and Orange CHAS Card for Discounted Products and Services at Non-healthcare Retailers
  102. Data on Women in Elective Egg Freezing Programme by Participation Numbers and Age since July 2023, and Average Cost of One Complete Cycle at Public Hospitals
  103. Impact of US' Withdrawal from International Organisations on Singapore and Resultant Contribution Changes
  104. Plans for Adequate Designated Public Fishing Zones
  105. Publicly Accessible Monitoring Registry Tracking Removal Status of Asbestos from Older Buildings
  106. Licensing Criteria and Approval Processes for Central Kitchens in Shophouse Units
  107. Bass Noise Assessment of Shophouse Pubs and Discos to Address Disturbance Reports by Surrounding Units
  108. Coverage Selection Criteria for Project Wolbachia in Private Estates and Possible Expansion towards Changi Division
  109. Data on DigitalAccess@Home Scheme Household Support and Measures to Increase Take-up Rate
  110. Government Call Verification Measures to Protect Seniors against Scams
  111. Assessment of AI Technology Uptake among Singaporean SMEs Versus MNCs, and Individuals
  112. Bus Services Fare Hike at Pathlight School and Analysis of Participants in Tender Exercise
  113. Addressing Challenges and Strengthening English Language Learning Outcomes in Primary Schools
  114. Breakdown of GCE "O" Level Results' Grade Distribution for Past Three Years
  115. Breakdown of GCE "N" (Academic) Level and "N" (Technical) Level Results' Grade Distribution for Past Three Years
  116. Extension of SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance for Clinical Mental Health Counselling Training
  117. Expansion Plans for International Schools with Singaporean Curriculum in Southeast Asia
  118. Statistics on School Gastroenteritis Cases by Food Source from 2022 to 2025
  119. Timeline Status for Multi-Agency Task Force on Invisible Disabilities in Justice System
  120. Expansion of Legal Aid Scheme for Persons With Special Needs Ineligible for Pro Bono Legal Services
  121. Streamlined Neighbour Dispute Resolution Outlets for Failed Community Mediation Cases
  122. Study on Labour Impacted by AI in SMEs and Plans to Support Workers Substituted by AI
  123. Data on Distribution of Singaporean Workers in Outward- and Domestic-Oriented Sectors of Years 2015 with 2025
  124. Regulatory Measures against Systematic Base Fare Cuts by Platform Companies after Implementation of CPF Contribution Scheme
  125. Five-Year Trend Analysis of Disguised Retrenchment Cases Reported to MOM and TAFEP
  126. Ten-Year Statistics on Employment Pass Exception Approvals and Assessment Criteria
  127. Disqualification Criteria for Hiring Live-in Migrant Domestic Workers
  128. Distribution of Local Employees Retrenchment Benefits from 2023 to 2025
  129. Raising Renewal Age Limit for Migrant Domestic Workers Aged 60 Years and above for Long-term Family Employment
  130. Compliance Rate of Mandatory CPF Contributions and Enforcement Actions Taken against Non-compliance
  131. Data on Platform Workers CPF Transition Support Scheme Uptake, Disbursement and Rejection
  132. Data on Migrant Domestic Workers' Assault Reports to MOM and/or SPF, and Employer's Prosecution and Permanent Bans in Past Five Years
  133. Data on Pet Deaths and Injuries at Pet-related Businesses for Past Three Years
  134. Data on HDB Household Leaders Aged 65 and Older and Breakdown of Seniors Living in HDB Households from 2018 to 2024
  135. Status of Quantitative Noise Thresholds Review for Residential Boundary Noise
  136. Waiving MOP for HDB Flat Owners Seeking to Sell in View of Neighbour Disputes and Measures to Ensure Fairness and Consistency
  137. Breakdown on Outcomes of MENDAKI Financial Assistance Applications for Muslims of Non-Malay Descent in Last 10 Years
  138. Response to Peak-Hour Congestion at Clementi MRT Station Link Bridge and Future Cross-Island Line Interchange Capacity Planning
  139. Investigation Findings of Accident Involving Autonomous Vehicle on 17 January 2026
  140. Impact of Aircraft Altitude Reduction on Residential and School Areas in Yio Chu Kang and Measures to Mitigate Noise and Safety Risks
  141. Addressing Noise Fatigue from Prolonged, Cumulative Exposure and Infrastructure Works and MRT Operations in Yio Chu Kang
  142. Breakdown of Private-Hire Drivers' Profiles across Gender, Age and Educational Qualifications
  143. Breakdown of PDVL and TDVL First-time Approvals and Renewal Patterns for Past Five Years
  144. Safety Measures and Systems for Bus Captains during Route Diversions and Navigation Support Tools
  145. Impact of Defaults and Fleet Sales on COE Prices and Used-Car Market and Measures to Control Problematic Financing Practices in Coordination with MAS
  146. Impact of Marginal Bidders in COE Auctions Disproportionately Influencing Clearing Prices across Categories A and B
  147. Data on Outcome of SpexGLOW Grant Applications and Reasons for Rejections
  148. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Manpower