Parliament sitting, 7 May 2026

114 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 7 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 31 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Impact of Energy Crisis on Hiring Prospects
  3. Installing Solar-powered Fans at Bus Stops to Improve Commuter Comfort
  4. Barriers to Deploying Solar Panels in New Buildings, and Private Residential and Commercial Spaces
  5. Constraints that Prevent Scaling of Hydrokinetic Turbine Arrays in Singapore Strait
  6. Data on Drop-outs from SSG-funded Programmes and Appeals for Fee Waivers Upon Non-completion of Courses
  7. Efficient Use of EV Charging Infrastructure Located in Different Premises Across Different Times of Day
  8. Enhancing Screening Process for Those Applying for Licences under Massage Establishment Act
  9. Proportion of Unutilised Child LifeSG Credits Disbursed in July 2025
  10. Expected Time Lag for Sing Dollar Policy Adjustments to Have Visible Effect on Exchange Rates
  11. Recent Patterns in Scams Targeting Seniors
  12. Tighter Controls and Real-time Anomaly Detection for SIM Card Purchases, Re-Registration Patterns and GSM Gateway Misuse
  13. Increasing Adoption Leave from 12 Weeks to 16 Weeks
  14. Review of Singapore's Water Security Due to Rising Demands from Data Centres, Urban Expansion and Climate Variability
  15. Reducing Rate of Fatal and Major Injuries among Platform Workers
  16. Data on Flat Types and Locations for Recent Moderation in HDB Resale Prices
  17. Average Waiting Times at Polyclinics for Walk-in Patients and Plans to Redistribute Patient Load
  18. Info-communications Media Developmemnt Authority (Amendment) Bill
  19. Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
  20. Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill
  21. Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill
  22. Adjournment
  23. Keeping Teacher and Allied Educators' Salaries Competitive with Planned 2% to 9% Pay Increase
  24. Assessing Arbitration Clauses in Contracts to Ensure Freelancers Can Seek Redress before Small Claims Tribunal
  25. Risk of Self-radicalisation among Vulnerable Individuals Arising from Use of Large Language Model Platforms
  26. Data on Annual Premiums of Medical Insurance Policies for EP holders by Percentile, and Mandating Companies to Provide Medical Insurance Coverage
  27. Holistic Study to Inform Singapore's Path Towards Vision for Zero Road Fatalities
  28. Assessing Laws and Liability Frameworks Given Risk of Serious Harm Arising from Large Language Model Outputs
  29. Assessing Success of Healthy Meals in Schools Programme in Cultivating Healthy Eating Habits
  30. Assessing Current Structure of National School Games to Better Balance Competitive Excellence and Inclusive Participation
  31. Factors for Identifying Appropriate Locations for MOE Kindergartens
  32. Monitoring and Enforcing against Illegal Freelance Services Advertised on Social Media
  33. Principal Levers in Proposed Blind Box Regulations
  34. Number of Individuals Claiming Course Fees Relief and Average Relief Granted Per Individual Per Year
  35. Measures to Prevent Unregistered Individuals and Companies That Hire Them from Offering Counselling and Therapy Services
  36. Plans for PolCam Installations within Landed Estates in Nee Soon South Given Recent Housebreaking and Theft Cases
  37. Physical and Mental Health Conditions of Children Born Via In-vitro Fertilisation Compared to Naturally-conceived Children
  38. Mandating Cyclical Improvement Requirements for Critical Building Systems in Private Developments
  39. Regulations to Prevent Insurers from Denying Claims on Newer Procedures Not Explicitly Listed in Legacy Policy Wording
  40. Data on Cases Involving Tenants of HDB-sold Shops Found to be Facilitating Vice Activities and Enforcement Actions Taken
  41. Inter-agency Efforts to Interdict and Deter Vice Activities Operating under Guise of TCM Outlets in HDB-sold Shops
  42. Use of AI Tools to Support Crafting of Civil Service Responses to Residents
  43. Indicators to Measure Effectiveness of Schemes and Grants to Support AI Training
  44. Guidelines for IHL Educators When Using AI Tools for Grading and Assessment Purposes
  45. Impact of Vice Activities Operating under Guise of TCM Services on Legitimate Practitioners
  46. Progress of Upgrading Electrical Power Supply for HDB Blocks in Nee Soon South
  47. Review of Seat Widths and Spacing on MRT Trains and Public Buses
  48. Measures to Combat Recent Increase in Cases of Outrage of Modesty and Rape
  49. Transactions on Single Residential Land Lots That Hold Multiple Units Not Yet Strata-subdivided and Foregone ABSD Linked to These Transactions
  50. Feedback from HDB Flat Dwellers on Low Water Pressure and Information on PUB's Water Pressure Range for HDB Households
  51. Ramping Up EV Charging Infrastructure Given Expected Increase in EV Adoption with Elevated Fuel Prices
  52. Average Processing Time for Children of Singaporeans Awaiting Permanent Residency or Citizenship Decisions
  53. Plans for Means-tested University Fee Subsidy Scheme at National Level
  54. Reasons for Restricting Fishing Locations and Public Education on Responsible Fishing Practices
  55. Extending Smoking Prohibitions to Pavilions Adjacent To HDB Blocks
  56. Review of Floor-to-ceiling Heights, Doorway Dimensions and Corridor Widths against Updated Anthropometric Data of Singapore Population
  57. Detecting Import of Non-compliant Mobility Devices, Spare Parts and Batteries at Checkpoints
  58. Resources for Sports that Are Not Yet Featured in Major Games But Have High Competitive Potential
  59. Difference between Actual Waiting Times and Initial Projections for BTO Developments
  60. Prescribed Timelines to Resolve Inter-floor Leak Cases for HDB Flats
  61. Causes for Recent Damage to Underground Fibre Optic Cables During Works for North-South Corridor
  62. Trees Removed Due To Factors Such As Public Safety Risk, Poor Health and Development Projects
  63. Restorative Measures Over Punitive Caning in Tackling Root Causes of Bullying in Schools
  64. Providing Guidance and Gathering Feedback for AI Use in Schools
  65. Resource Allocation for Sports that Lack Pathways to Major Games but Maintain Significant Student Participation and Developmental Value
  66. Impact of Non-Traditional Source Occupation List Expansion on Local Hiring, Wage Growth, Turnover and Training Outcomes
  67. Effectiveness of Tripartite Guidelines in Improving Caregivers' Access to Flexible Work
  68. Covered Pedestrian and Cycling Pathway on Causeway
  69. Mandating Sufficient Parking Space within Construction Sites to Prevent Project-related Vehicles from Parking along Public Roads
  70. Extending Annual Six Days of Paid Childcare Leave to Cover Family Members Who Need Help with Three or More Activities of Daily Living
  71. Extensions to ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance Due To Medical Conditions or Permanent Disability
  72. Refurbishment Plans for First-generation C830 Circle Line Trains
  73. Strengthening Resilience of Singapore's Port and Maritime Ecosystem to Manage Prolonged Disruptions
  74. Complaints and Investigations against Car Dealers for Misleading Financing-related Sales Practices
  75. EV Charging Rate Comparisons on Price Kaki App
  76. Consideration to Provide Additional Paid Childcare Leave for Parents with Preterm Births
  77. Assessing Biomedical Sectors Resilience and Recalibrating Singapore's Long-term Economic Strategy to Attract and Retain MNC Manufacturers
  78. Breakdown of Complaints Against Car-sharing Companies by Company, Type of Complaint Type and Resolution Outcomes
  79. Examining Measures Adopted in Other Countries to Increase Adopted of Residential Solar Installations on Private Properties
  80. Measures to Prevent Opportunistic Price Increases by Retailers and Improve Price Transparency for Consumers
  81. Detecting Rebranding Attempts Through SPF Licence Application Background Checks and Cases Identified in Past Three Years
  82. Proportion of Scam Losses Recovered for Senior Victims in Past Three Years and Measures Improving Recovery Outcomes
  83. Proportion of Keep-Left Summonses Involving Slow Vehicles and Detection of Lane Discipline Offences
  84. Defining High-Risk Psychological Services and Mandating Unregistered Practitioner Disclosure Under the Psychology Registration Framework
  85. Implementation of Integrated Approach to Improve Public Awareness of Death Literacy and End-of-Life Issues
  86. Simplifying HealthHub Terms of Use for Seniors and Residents of All Literacy Levels
  87. Expanding Paediatric and Geriatric Inpatient Care Services at Regional Hospitals
  88. Update on Review of Parental Consent Requirements for Children and Young People Accessing Mental Health Support
  89. Guidance Provided to Mental Health Providers on Minor Referrals and Parental Consent Thresholds for Tier 2 Services
  90. Expanding Support for Traditional Sea-Based Fish Farms Through Infrastructure, Funding, Shared Facilities and Biosecurity Assistance
  91. Update on Effectiveness of Heat Stress Advisory and Integration into Public Health and Workplace Safety Protocols
  92. Monitoring Microplastic Concentrations in Singapore's Marine Environment, Reservoirs and Food Chain and Plans to Legislate Bans or Mandatory Labelling
  93. Data on Reports on Illegal Waste Dumping Received since 2020 and Measures to Reduce Illegal Dumping in Residential Areas
  94. Funding Criteria for Anchor and Partner Operator Preschools, and Proportion of Non-citizen and Non-PR Enrolment
  95. Salary Guideline Consistency and Impact on Internal Wage Structures, Staff Deployment and Retention Across Social Service Agencies
  96. Allowing Use of Child Development Account Funds to Cover Field Trip and Excursion Expenses Requiring Parental Participation
  97. Measures to Strengthen Local Care Worker Retention and Career Development in Social Services Alongside Recruitment from Non-traditional Source Countries
  98. Usage Rates of MakeIT at Libraries Programme and Facilities in Past Three Years and Expanding Makerspace Facilities to Encourage Participation and Use
  99. Data Protection Standards for AI Tools Usage in Schools and Assessing AI's Impact on Student Learning Outcomes
  100. Data on Enhanced Medical Insurance Annual Premiums for Foreign Workers by Co-payment Option and Percentile Distribution
  101. Assessment of Global Trade Fragmentation Impact on Workers, and Targeted Reskilling and Job Transition Support Measures
  102. Appeal Outcomes and Potential Policy Refinements to Downsizing Exemption for Seniors
  103. Timeline on Reclamation and Development, Land Area Increase and Breakdown of Target Land Use for Changi Bay
  104. Status and Timeline of Lift Upgrading Programme for Block 128 Lorong Ah Soo and Blocks 230, 234 and 363 in Hougang
  105. Adequacy of Detection Methods to Verify Location and Depths of Underground Utilities, and Subsidies for Adoption of Advanced Detection Technologies
  106. Factors Hindering Switch from Private Transport to Achieve 75% Peak-Period Modal Share and Barriers to Public Transport Adoption
  107. Regulatory Oversight of Car-Sharing Insurance Products and Measures to Address Underwriting Practices and Inflated Repair Claims
  108. Rationale for Six-Month Service Disruption at Sengkang LRT’s West Loop
  109. Scope and Rationale of Public Transport Voucher in Offsetting Recent and Cumulative Fare Increases
  110. Regular Publication of Data on EV Charger Utilisation Rates Across Public Carparks by Hour and Estate Demand
  111. Quantifiable Safety Metrics and AV Standards Governing AI Decision-Making Prior to Commercial Deployment on Public Roads
  112. Inclusion of Delivery Orders from Participating Hawkers and Heartland Merchants for CDC Voucher Scheme to Benefit Elderly, Homebound and Less Mobile Residents
  113. Clarification by Minister for National Development
  114. Clarification by Minister of State for Manpower