Parliament sitting, 6 May 2026

142 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 6 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 30 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Reports Made to Police for Circulation of AI-generated Fake Obscene Images
  3. Monitoring AI Use by Primary School Students
  4. Regulations to Curb Use of Telegram for Illicit and Criminal Activities
  5. Monitoring Insurers who Raise Base Integrated Shield Plan Premiums that Negate New Rider Savings
  6. Regulating Young People's Access to Social Media Given Negligent Finding on Meta and Alphabet In US
  7. Risk of Heat Wave Events in Singapore and Development of Advance Warning Systems for Weather-dependent Sectors
  8. More Curriculum Time for Education and Career Guidance in Secondary Schools
  9. Safety Standards in Case of EV or EV Charger Fires at HDB Car Parks
  10. Inter-agency Coordination to Support Timely Deployment of EV Charging Infrastructure in New Housing Estates
  11. Proposal to Review Public Sector’s Procurement Frameworks for Service Contracts to Support Sustainable Wage and Productivity Investments
  12. Studying Negative Health Impact of Sustained Exposure to Second-hand Smoke from Neighbouring HDB Units on Children and Elderly
  13. Dispute Resolution for Complaints on Second-hand Smoke from Neighbours' Own Homes
  14. Clarification by Minister for Education
  15. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transition with No Jobless Growth
  16. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transition with No Jobless Growth
  17. Info-communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill
  18. Adjournment of Debate
  19. Risk Assessment of Anthropic's Mythos' Ability to Find Zero-day Vulnerabilities
  20. Review of Pedestrian Crossing Infrastructure Including Signal Timings, Crossing Distances and Physical Design Given Increase in Elderly Pedestrian Fatalities
  21. Proposal to Revise Healthier Choice Symbol and Nutri-Grade Grading Schemes to Add Measures for Artificial Preservatives, Colouring and Flavours
  22. Study Visits from Foreign Delegations Related to Legal Framework of Death Penalty and Its Implementation
  23. Medical Reviews under Refreshed NS Medical Classification That Result in Vocational Reassignments
  24. Trend of Fast-growing Household Liabilities on Singapore's Fiscal Health and Effectiveness of Existing Fiscal Policies
  25. Reasons for Continued Increase in COE Premiums Despite Implementation of "Cut-and-fill" and Other Measures
  26. Data on Private Hospital Bill Increases That Can Be Attributed to Doctors’ Professional Fees Rather Than Facility Fees
  27. Reviewing Adequacy of Path Diversity of Passive Fibre Infrastructure Owners
  28. Incorporating Dental Screening and Malnutrition Risk Assessment into Healthier SG
  29. Median Waiting Times for Patients Seeking Support for Common Mental Health Conditions Through Primary Care
  30. Developing Decentralised Charging Stations for Electric Buses
  31. Percentage of Depot Staff Working with Electric Buses Who Are Certified to Handle High Voltage EV Batteries
  32. Protocol to Ensure Government Data is Updated in Timely Manner at data.gov.sg Portal
  33. Effect of Downward Revision to Enhanced Fundraising Programme's Fund Matching on Charities' Donation Revenues, Operating Budgets and Staffing Plans
  34. Industry Sectors Facing Greatest Productivity Losses from Heat Exposure
  35. Proposal for Disaggregated Framework where Driving Schools Provide Foundational Circuit and Simulator Training while Accredited Instructors Provide On-road Practical Training
  36. Validating Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework Certification Against Measurable Child Developmental Outcomes
  37. Non-medical Costs Borne by Families Receiving Home-based Palliative Care
  38. Impact of Healthpoint Rewards and Other Incentives for Blood Donation on Donor Behaviour
  39. Studies on Maintenance Complexities and Costs of Super-tall HDB Blocks
  40. Reviewing Eligibility Age for Singles to Buy New HDB Flats
  41. Profile of Recent Measles Cases In Terms of Vaccination Status and Age Group
  42. Extent of Inconvenience and Gaps Discovered from Recent Disruptions in Bus Expected Time of Arrival System
  43. Enforceable Measures against Pet Owners who Fail to Clean Up after Their Pets' Dirty Public Spaces in HDB Estates
  44. New Preventative Measures to Address Family Violence at National Level
  45. Introducing Corporate Disclosure Requirements to Encourage Uptake and Normalisation of Parental Leave
  46. Number of Schools with Staggered or Later Start Times
  47. Signage on Popular Footpaths for Other Users to Give Way to Pedestrians
  48. Rationale for 15-minute Transfer Limit between Train Stations
  49. Proposal for Centralised Screening Agency to Conduct Background Checks for Those Seeking Employment or Volunteer Roles with Direct Contact with Minors
  50. Schools' Protocol when Students Sustain Mobility-impairing Injuries
  51. Measures to Minimise Disruptions to Critical Public Transport Systems Arising from Infrastructure Works
  52. Assessing Mobility Needs and Constraints of Households with Three or More Children
  53. Preventing Over-concentration of Quasi-commercial Activities in Residential Enclaves
  54. HDB Inter-floor Leak Cases that Remain Unresolved for More than Four or Six Months Due to Uncooperative Parties
  55. Extending HDB Fire Insurance to Include Coverage on Home Contents
  56. Appeals from Expectant Couples to Sell Their HDB Flats Before MOP as They Require Bigger Flats
  57. Successful Public Rental Scheme Applicants who are Singaporeans with Non-Singapore Citizen or Non-Singapore Permanent Resident Spouses
  58. Average Duration for Repair and Redecoration Works for HDB Multi-storey Car Parks
  59. Measures to Ensure Accuracy and Reliability of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures by Listed Companies
  60. Standardising Cost-sharing of Additional Fuel-related Costs between Government and Contractors
  61. Ensuring Work Pass Holders in Customer-facing Roles are Equipped with Basic Level of English Language Proficiency
  62. Number of Active Mobility Enforcement Cameras Deployed
  63. Insights on Older Mothers' Maternal and Child Health and Implications for Workforce Participation
  64. Indicators for Effectiveness of Engineering and Tech Programme Scholarship
  65. Proposed Bus Frequency of 10-minute Intervals during Peak and 15-minute Intervals during Non-peak Periods for Estates Not Otherwise Linked to Major Transport Nodes
  66. Intended Roles for Singapore in Japan's Proposed $10 Billion Financial Framework to Assist ASEAN Nations to Enhance Energy Security
  67. Deployment of Segregated Recycling Bins in Housing Estates
  68. Update on Bukit Panjang LRT Upgrading Works
  69. Outlook on Singapore's Tourism and MICE Sectors Given Middle East Conflict
  70. Metrics Determining Introduction and Sizing of Support to Businesses and Households, and Flexibility within Existing Budget without Drawdown on Past Reserves
  71. Specific Routes Most Affected by Middle East Conflict
  72. Meal Allowances or Arrangements for SAF Full-time National Servicemen at Locations without Cookhouse Facilities
  73. Rejection of Assistance Scheme Applications Due to Per Capita Income Thresholds Being Exceeded as Unrelated Individuals or Families Share Same Home Address
  74. Workload Reduction at Law Firms from AI Use and Guidelines for Such Use
  75. Improving Work Conditions for Legal Professionals
  76. Supporting Youths with Gender Dysphoria
  77. Relationship between People's Association and Grassroots Advisors who are Not Elected Members of Parliament
  78. Ensuring Student Care Centre Services Remain Affordable and Accessible for Lower- and Middle-income Families
  79. Progression of Workers into Roles that Commensurate with Their Qualifications Over Time
  80. Further Support to Employers when Progressive Wage Credit Scheme Ends in 2028
  81. Measures to Secure Singapore's Energy Supply and Manage Inflation from Energy Price Increases
  82. Assessment of US-Indonesia Major Defense Cooperation Partnership and Implications for Singapore's Long-term Strategic Interests and Regional Stability
  83. Sharing Peer-reviewed Evidence that Caning Reduces Bullying Recidivism and Restorative Support Following Disciplinary Actions in Schools
  84. Assessing Suitability of Japanese Shokuiku System for Meal Provision in Singapore Schools
  85. Amending Code of Corporate Governance and SGX Listing Rules to Restrict Remuneration Committee Composition and Mandate Remuneration Disclosure
  86. Update on Review of Political Office Holders' Salaries
  87. Review of Threshold for Compulsory GST Registration Since Introduction in 1994 to Adjust for 30 Years of Inflation
  88. Average Annual Registration and Deregistration Rates in F&B Sector from 2000 to Present
  89. Impact of Global Jet Fuel Shortage on Tourism and MICE Industries and Mitigation Measures
  90. Risk of Illegal and Offshore Betting Activities, Tightening Controls on Gambling-related Advertising and Enforcement Measures to Minimise Exposure to Vulnerable Groups
  91. Unfair Access to Driving Lesson Slots from Bot Usage and Third-party Services and Consideration for Centralised Booking System
  92. Trend Analysis of Gold and Gold-related Investment Scams from 2022 to Date and Breakdown of Victims by Age Group, and Scam Prevention Measures
  93. Breakdown of Road Traffic Accidents by Age of Driver from 2021 to 2025 and Review of Three-year Driving Licence Renewal Cycle for Drivers Aged 65 and Above
  94. Data on Unlicensed Pyrotechnic Use in Past Five Years and Enforcement Measures Against Unlicensed Importation, Possession and Use
  95. Plans to Enhance Data Collection and Analysis to Assess Role of Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation in Traffic Accidents
  96. Proportion of Road Traffic Accidents Involving Vulnerable Road Users Attributed to Speeding and Traffic Signal Non-compliance in Past Five Years
  97. Assessing TraceTogether's Contribution to COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Total Programme Cost and Lessons for Future Digital Tracing
  98. Data on Approved Access Applications to PRECISE, SG10K and HELIOS, Research Productivity and Outcomes, and Plans for Public Registry
  99. Regulatory Framework for AI-developed Drugs and Implications on Clinical Trials, and Adequacy of Data Protection Safeguards for National Patient Data
  100. Annual Milestones and Outcome Indicators for the 10,000 Palliative Care Competency Training Target by 2030
  101. Allocated Funding, Implementation Timeline and Existing Trained Workforce to Meet Palliative Care Competency Training Targets
  102. Evaluating Cost-effectiveness of Broader Continuous Glucose Monitoring Adoption and Plans to Expand Subsidies
  103. Requiring Retailers to Display Warning Advisories on Screen Exposure Risks for Young Children on Consumer Electronic Devices
  104. Improving myENV App Accessibility Through Multilingual Features and Age-appropriate Formats
  105. Plans to Extend Project Wolbachia to Kovan and Lorong Ah Soo Estates
  106. Review of LPA to Introduce Public Institutional Donee Options for Individuals Without Suitable Appointees
  107. Tracking Caregiver Burnout as Contributing Factor in Emergency Placements and Crisis Interventions for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
  108. Higher Risk Classification for Domestic Child Abuse Cases and Median Timeline for Removal and Safe Placement
  109. Proportion of Legal Aid Bureau Assistance in Deputyship Applications for Low-income Families in Past Three Years
  110. Assessment of Age-based Restrictions for Addictive Design Features on Social Media and Gaming Platforms
  111. Regulation of Large Parcel Sorting and Delivery Practices by Courier Companies in Residential Areas
  112. Accuracy Benchmarks and Liability Frameworks for Intelligence Deepfake Detector Before Public Rollout and Integrating Real-Time Media Verification into ScamShield
  113. Ensuring Meaningful Human Accountability for Public-facing Autonomous AI Agents and Pathways to Mandatory Governance in High-risk Sectors
  114. Assessment of AI-generated Deepfake Political Videos and Regulatory Intervention Thresholds under POFMA and OCHA
  115. Regulating Smart Glasses and AI Wearables to Prevent Covert Recording and Unconsented Data Collection
  116. Breakdown of Disciplinary Measures Used in Bullying Cases by Offender History, Age and Gender, and Rate of Repeat Offences in Schools
  117. Singapore's Participation in PISA Financial Literacy Assessment and Comparative Assessment of Financial Literacy of Singapore's 15-Year-Olds with Other Developed Nations
  118. Tracking Graduate Employment Alignment to Field of Study and Expanding Five-Year Post-Graduation Survey Beyond Polytechnics
  119. Recognising Student-Athletes from Special Education Schools Representing Singapore at Sporting Events
  120. Trends in Online Harassment of Educators and Measures to Support and Safeguard Educators' Well-being
  121. Inclusion in Major Games Influencing Choice of Sports Offered in National School Games and Advisory Role of SportSG and SpexSG
  122. Assessment of AI Impact on Worker Competitiveness and Employability, and Targeted Support Interventions for Affected Workers
  123. Statistics on Duration and Frequency of Platform Workers Receiving Workfare Income Supplement in 2025
  124. Plans to Strengthen the Safeguarding of Migrant Domestic Workers' Privacy Rights
  125. Workers' Dormitory Per Room Occupancy Distribution and Meeting Interim Occupancy Standards under Dormitory Transition Scheme by 2030
  126. Tracking Full-time Employed Caregivers Providing Substantial Informal Care Hours and Over Time Change in Trend
  127. CPF Reduced Life Expectancy Scheme Awareness Levels Among Eligible End-of-Life Patients
  128. Data on Private Companies Offering Flexible Care Leave for Healthcare and Mental Wellness from 2022 to 2025
  129. Community Cat TNRM Programme Outcomes and Strengthening Outreach to Support Responsible Caregiving
  130. Assessment of Parking Demand in New Estates and Framework for Temporary Conversion of Underused Carpark Spaces for Community Uses
  131. Data on Wait Times Between BTO Application Closing and Flat Selection or Booking Notification over Past Five Years
  132. Regulating Pet Insurance Costs and Allowing MediSave Use for Veterinary Fees and Service Animal Care
  133. Breakdown of Ownership Profiles of Privately-owned HDB Shophouses by Corporate Structure and Citizenship
  134. Framework for Selective Acquisition of Privately-owned HDB Shophouses and Data on Units Acquired
  135. Data on Net Tree Count and Tree Removals, and Encouraging More Tree Planting Under OneMillionTrees Movement 2020
  136. Enforcement Measures and Surveillance Deterrents for Unstaffed Community Library Spaces
  137. Population Records for Urban Birds in Singapore and Growth Rates for Pigeons, Sparrows, Mynas and Crows from 1980 to 2025
  138. Annual Property Damage Complaints Arising from LTA Works, Compensation Outcomes and Mitigation Measures
  139. Enhancing Pedestrian Crossing Safety for Visually Impaired Pedestrians in Light of Transition to Quieter Electric Vehicles
  140. Take-Up Rates and Usage of SG60 ActiveSG Credit Top-Up and Strengthening Outreach and Programme Offerings
  141. Sports Classification Framework and Strategic Funding Allocation Models for Participation and Ecosystem Outcomes Beyond Medal Performance
  142. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment