Parliament sitting, 4 August 2026

197 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 4 August 2026, Vol 96, Issue 33 · Open in the reader

1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
2. Resignation of Member
3. Assessments, Consultations and Consideration of Alternative Sites for Housing before Decisions on Clearance of Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest
4. GovTech's Restructuring, Roles Redesign and Retrenchments, and Support for Affected Staff
5. Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
6. Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
7. Health Sciences Authority (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill
8. Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill
9. Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
10. Visit of Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for Viewing of Parliament Proceedings
11. Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
12. Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
13. Report of the Commission on Parliament Staff
14. Identifying Leading Indicators in Government Agencies that May Require Their Workforce to Undergo Significant Transformation
15. Number of MOH Development Projects with Undeclared Savings Other Than That Highlighted in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report
16. Probe into Incident of 15 July 2026 where Preparation Prompt for O-level English Language Oral Examination Differed from What Was Asked
17. Improving Awareness and Take-up of Lightning Alert Systems in View of Recent Fatal Lightning Strike Involving Paddleboarder
18. Protocols for Water-based Recreational Activities When Lightning Risk is Elevated
19. Checks on Non-compliant Devices on the Roads
20. Key Performance Indicators for Reducing Road Casualties
21. Leveraging Technologies to Improve Road Traffic Management and Reduce Traffic Congestions
22. Use of AI-enabled Traffic Camera Systems to Detect Erratic or Dangerous Driving Behaviours
23. Advisory Notices and Summonses for Offences within Enhanced School Zones
24. Systemic Factors in Preliminary Investigations of Recent Workplace Fatalities
25. Key Lessons from Fatal Workplace Incident at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks
26. Temporary Housing Support for Subtenants in HDB Flats Who Are Displaced Due To Fires
27. Audits at HDB Block Coffee Shops to Identify and Mitigate Fire Risks
28. Subscriber Service that Provides Regular Updates on International Safety Alerts for Travellers
29. Requiring Travel Agencies to Provide Pre-trip Risk Assessments and Safety Briefings
30. Collaborations with Countries Bordering Straits of Malacca to Ensure Long-term Freedom of Passage
31. Increases in War Risk Insurance Premiums, Marine Insurance Costs and Freight Rates Due to US-Iran Conflict
32. Recourse for Damage Caused to Singapore-flagged Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile at Strait of Hormuz
33. Singapore's Involvement in Thailand Land Bridge Project
34. Assessment of Floating Solar Systems Deployed on Reservoirs in Singapore
35. Planning Parameters including Potential Locations in Government's Considerations for Deploying Small Modular Reactor to Tap Nuclear Energy
36. Availability of Entry-level Job Positions for Fresh Graduates and Expansion of GRIT Programme
37. Reviews for Tests on Imported Food to Ensure Effectiveness in Detecting Excessive and Emerging Contaminants
38. Revision of CHAS Blue Card Subsidy of $18.50 for GP Visits for Common Illnesses
39. Companies that Have Adopted AI and Their Experienced Outcomes in Areas Such As Job Redesign, Creation of New Roles and Changes to Use of Contract Staff
40. Impact of Higher Co-payment Requirements on IP Policyholders with Medical Conditions Requiring Ongoing Treatment and Safeguards against Significant Out-of-pocket Cost Increases
41. Waiting Time and Capacity Surge Management Strategies at Public Hospitals In View of New IP Rider Requirements
42. Dedicated National Suicide Prevention Strategy that Complements National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy
43. Reports of AI-encouraged Cases of Self-harm amongst Teenagers and Children
44. Preventing Children and Young Persons from Downloading Online Games that Contain Extreme Violent or Graphic Content
45. Enforcement of Online Harms Legislation's Orders on Non-English Overseas Platforms
46. Demographic Profile of Persons Investigated or Admitted for Rehabilitation for Etomidate Abuse
47. Instances when AI-augmented Evidence Has Been Tendered as Evidence before Court of Law in Singapore
48. Assessing AI-enabled Mobility Aids for Persons with Visual Impairment
49. Measuring Productivity Gains, Service Improvements and Risks from Generative AI Deployments across Public Service
50. Onboarding of Persons and Children with Disabilities and Special Needs to National Initiatives like Healthier SG and Grow Well SG
51. Reviewing Subsidies for Targeted Eczema Therapies and Providing Considerations for Patient Eligibility, Subsidy Duration and Cost Effectiveness
52. Impact of Generative AI on Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors
53. Expanding Structured Peer Support Programmes for Adults with Anxiety or Depression
54. Older Singaporeans Seeking Mental Health Support in Line With Recent Uptick in Retrenchments among Older Workers
55. Proportion of Workers Aged 51 and Above Who Remain Employed after Completion of Career Conversion and Mid-Careers Pathways Programmes
56. More Support for Employees in Their 50s who Voluntarily Resign to Secure New Employment
57. Reasons Public Healthcare Institution Patients Fail to Attend Follow-up Appointments or Collect Prescribed Medication, and Actions Taken to Help Them
58. Monitoring and Supporting Families with Dependent Children That Are Affected by Incarceration of Parents
59. Prevalence of Use of AI-assisted Clinical Notetaking Tools at Public Healthcare Institutions and Safeguards for Such Use
60. Thresholds of Non-payment or Delayed CPF Contributions That Would Trigger Government Intervention before Corporate Liquidation Proceedings Begin
61. Criteria Such As Defined Number of Salary Claims Within Given Period That Would Escalate Government's Response from Individual Case-handling to a Group-level Investigation
62. Impact of Recent Adjustments to Tote Board Enhanced Fundraising Programme
63. Persons Who Receive Negative Results under Pre-marriage Long-term Visit Pass Assessment
64. Addressing Informal Deterrence at Workplaces for Flexible Work Arrangement Requests
65. Proposal to Allow Households to Use CDC Vouchers to Offset Utilities Charges
66. Adoption Rate of Tripartite Standard on Recruitment Practices among Employers
67. Access to Physical Banking and Cash Deposit Services in Residential Estates and Neighbourhood Centres
68. Assessing Requirement for Employers to Restart Full Job Advertising Period for All Salary Adjustments against More Calibrated Approach
69. Classification and Tax Treatment for Company-owned Premises Used to House Persons
70. Minimum and Mean Number of Years of Non-contribution to CPF for Members who Turned 55 in 2025 and who Do Not Fulfil Basic Retirement Sum
71. Temasek Holdings' Investment in Indonesia's eFishery Which Is Linked to Fraud and Accounting Scandal
72. Outcomes from Pilots at Clementi and Paya Lebar of Community Rest Space for Migrant Domestic Workers
73. Employment Status of Dependant's Pass Holders Who Are Spouses of Holders of Various Employment Pass Types
74. Number and Seniority of Roles in the Case of Possible Falsified Approvals for Appointments of Education Officers as Recorded in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report
75. Extent that Fixed Asset Investment and Total Business Expenditure Commitments Translate into Procurement and Business Opportunities for Local SMEs
76. Auditing Self-employed Professionals to Enforce Accurate Tax Reporting and Taking Professional Advisors to Task for Tax Avoidance Schemes
77. Factors Leading to Discovery of Unauthorised Use of Radio Frequency Bands for Provision of Mobile Services
78. Average Occupancy Rates for Shop Spaces in HDB-managed Neighbourhood Malls and Proposal to Set Aside Space for Social Enterprises at Concessionary Rates
79. Reviewing National Day Parade Balloting System to Improve Public Accessibility and Reduce Collection Times for Tickets
80. Number and Average Rents of HDB Eating Houses in Tenders where Contracts were Awarded to Bidders Who Did Not Bid the Highest
81. Youth Football Development Models in Countries Like Norway and Applicable Lessons for Singapore's Sporting Ecosystem
82. Rental Reductions, Free Lunchtime Parking to Boost Footfall and Other Measures to Support Commercial Tenants Expected to Be Affected by JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link
83. Improving Public Transport and Reducing Commute Times for Sembawang Residents
84. Reviewing Placement and Specifications of Refuse Hoppers in Older HDB Flat Types
85. Criteria Leading to Introduction of City Direct Buses Linking Housing Estates to Central Business District and Request for Bukit Batok West Residents
86. Proposed Scheme to Allow Pets on Buses and Trains
87. Number of Pigeon- and Crow-culling Operations Carried Out and Number of Birds Culled
88. Cases of Illegal Fishing and Enforcement Actions Taken along Springleaf Park Connector
89. Consultations with Recreational Anglers on Functional Design of Fishing Infrastructure
90. Removal or Relocation of Bee Hives in Public Spaces
91. Contamination of Recyclables as a Reason for Decline in Singapore's Recycling Rate
92. Impact of New L1R4 Requirement for JC Admission on Secondary 3 Subject Selections and MOE's Policy Intent
93. Basis for Reducing Vacancies in Primary Schools in Sengkang for Primary 1 Registration Exercise
94. Projected Increase in Chronic Disease Caseloads for GP CHAS Clinics Due To Additional Conditions Covered and Measures to Meet Additional Manpower Requirements
95. Reviewing Permissible Weight of Vehicles in HDB Multi-storey Car Parks Given That Electric Vehicles are Heavier
96. Extent to Which Retrenchments among Degree Holders are Associated with Business Restructuring and Technological Change, and Most Affected Occupations
97. Enhancing Retrenchment Statistics to Capture AI or Automation as Contributing Factors
98. Number of Flats Wrongly Allocated and Subsequently Forfeited under Married Child Priority Scheme in the Lapse Recorded in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report
99. Contractor in Case Where There Was Inadequate Oversight of HDB Car Park Patrol and Enforcement as Recorded in FY2025/2026 Auditor-General's Report
100. Proposal for Nationwide Use of Source-segregated Recycling Bins to Replace Existing Blue Bins Infrastructure
101. Working with Counterparts in Malaysia and Indonesia to Strengthen Upstream Haze Prevention Efforts Ahead of Expected Severe Haze in 2H2026
102. Commercial Viability of Converting Industrial Waste at Semakau Landfill into Resources
103. Expected Impact of RTS Link's Opening on Businesses in Singapore's Northern Region
104. Plans and Performance Indicators for Specific Technologies Considered "Bold Bets" in Singapore's Economic Strategy Review Recommendations
105. Business Relocation and Restructuring, and Staff Retrenchment Trends in Q1 2026
106. Reasons for Not Introducing Mandatory Wage Recovery Insurance and Personal Liability for Company Directors for Unpaid Salaries
107. Reviewing Category C COE Scheme Given Increasing Premiums
108. Patents Filed for Projects under Research, Innovation and Enterprise Plans in Last 10 Years
109. Data on Complaints and Chargeback Requests Across Banks, Card Issuers and Payment Institutions Involving Unauthorised Online Spending by Minors
110. Reviewing Baby Bonus Scheme Disparity for Families with Two Children versus Families with Third and Subsequent Children
111. Whole-of-Government Guiding Principles to Manage Workforce Transitions Due to Organisational Transformation and AI Adoption
112. Developing Centralised Digital Service for Consumers to Manage Recurring Payment Authorisations Across Financial Institutions
113. Breakdown of Public Service Officers by Employment Type, Hiring Trends and Managing Underperforming Officers
114. Reviewing GST Voucher Eligibility Framework to Reflect Current Economic Conditions
115. Pursuing Modular and Sector-Specific EU-ASEAN Trade Cooperation Ahead of Full EU-ASEAN FTA
116. Exploring Institutional Trade Links Between EU Frameworks and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Structures
117. Protecting Singapore-domiciled Companies from Foreign Regulatory Overreach and Preserving Singapore's Neutral Business Hub Reputation
118. Channelling Recovered Funds from Scam-related Offences Towards International Enforcement Cooperation, Victim Support and Targeting Transnational Scam Syndicates
119. Data on Average Sentencing Outcomes for Drunk Driving Cases over Past Three Years
120. Comparing Outcomes Between Drug Rehabilitation Centre Programmes and Community-based Rehabilitation Pathways
121. Strengthening Measures Against Youth Recreational Drug Use
122. Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Investigation Outcomes and Regulatory Actions Taken on Excluded Persons Betting Through Singapore Pools Accounts
123. Data on Use of MediSave for Overseas Elective Hospitalisations and Day Surgeries in Past Five Years, and Cost Comparisons with Treatments Undertaken in Singapore
124. Inclusion of Disposable Incontinence Sheets in Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund Subsidies for Comprehensive Hygiene and Pressure Sore Protection
125. Reviewing MediSave Withdrawal Limits and Government Co-funding Schemes for Assisted Conception at Private Centres
126. Addressing Gaps in Caregiving Support for Elderly Households After Experiencing Falls
127. Strengthening Community Mental Health Peer Support Through Funding and Training, and Tracking Referral Pathways into Formal Mental Health Services
128. Reviewing ADL-Based Migrant Domestic Worker Levy Concession Assessments to Address Caregiving Needs
129. Mandatory Data Security Requirements for Patient Data Processed by AI Tools Through Third-party Cloud Services
130. Monitoring Waiting Times for Psychiatric Specialist Appointments and Expanding Community-based Specialist Capacity
131. Establishing Guidelines and Escalation Processes for CPR Decisions Opposed by Next-of-kin, and Standardising Processes for Obtaining Second Opinion or Transfers
132. Addressing Insurance Clauses Refusing Coverage for Corrections of Medical Procedure Complications, and Implications for MediShield and CareShield Life
133. Data on Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing in Past Three Years, and Enhancing Financial Support for Testing
134. Designating Tourist-Frequented Hawker Centres as National Hawker Centres and Strengthening NEA Oversight and Funding to Improve Cleanliness
135. Review Timeline and Status Updates of Extension of Smoking Restrictions to Rooftop Gardens on Multi-storey Car Parks at HDB Estates
136. Average Electricity and Gas Cost Increase Borne by Hawker Stallholders Since 2023
137. Fire and Public Liability Insurance Coverage Rates Among Hawkers across NEA-managed and Operator-managed Centres, and Adequacy of Current Coverage
138. Alignment of Clearance of Maju Forest with Singapore's Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Plans in 2026
139. Technical Malfunction and Rejection Rates for Return Right Reverse Vending Machines
140. Rationale for Land Use Changes in Lim Chu Kang and Differential Relocation Timelines for Affected Farms
141. Existing Provisions and Expanding Eligibility of Crisis and Transitional Shelters for Homeless Youths under 21 With No History of Family Violence
142. Monitoring Staff Salaries, Turnover and Retention Rates at Student Care Centres Administering Student Care Fee Assistance from 2021 to 2025
143. Review of Staff Qualifications, Vetting Requirements and Preventive Measures Following Child Abuse Case Involving Unqualified Staff
144. Extending Subsidies to Children with Mild Special Needs Attending Private Special Student Care Centres
145. Increase in Problem Gambling Assistance Requests to NCPG Ahead of and During FIFA World Cup 2026
146. Detection of Simba Telecom's Alleged Unauthorised Radio Frequency Spectrum Use and Enhancement of Monitoring Mechanisms to Ensure Fair Competition Among Telcos
147. Cybersecurity Incidents Affecting Critical Information Infrastructure, Mandated Remediation Timelines and Review of Cybersecurity Act 2018 Penalties
148. Review of Restrictions on Community Screenings of Dialect-language Films to Ease Access for Community Groups and Non-Profits
149. Systematic Whole-of-Government Analysis of Citizen Feedback from Government Digital Channels for Cross-Agency Coordination and Insights Sharing
150. Practical Life Skills Coverage and Assessment in Lower Secondary Food and Consumer Education Curriculum and Review of Components
151. Addressing Public Concerns over Alleged Prompt Discrepancy Regarding 15 July 2026 "O" Level English Oral Examination Through Transparency of SEAB Verification Processes
152. Review of International Undergraduate Admission Limits at Autonomous Universities Following Strong QS Rankings Performance While Protecting Places for Singaporeans
153. Data on Approval Outcomes of Requests for School Transfer or CCA Change Made by Direct School Admission for Secondary School (DSA-Sec) Students
154. Assessing Mainstream School-based Student Care Centre Capacity to Support Mild SEN Children
155. Framework and MOE Guidance to IHLs on Prioritising Students with Long Commuting Distances in On-campus Hostel Allocation
156. Reports from IHLs on Use of AI to Cheat in Examinations
157. Yearly Lease Expiries for Arts and Culture Establishments in Gillman Barracks from 2026 to 2030, and Assistance for Relocation Efforts
158. Addressing Relocation Trends of Regional Headquarters and Strengthening Singapore's Competitiveness as High-value Regional Hub
159. Average Time between Completion of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installations and Grid Connection, and Measures to Accelerate Process
160. Data on First Mover Framework Applications, Approval Rates and Commercialisation Outcomes in Last Five Years
161. Data on Applications for Subletting of JTC Properties, Approval Rates and Safeguards Against Profiteering Abuse
162. Assessing Due Diligence Findings and Financial Commitments for the Marina South Wellness Attraction Winning Bid
163. Data on Startup SG Tech Proof of Concept and Proof of Value Grant Awards, and Breakdown by Industry and Research Institution Origins in Last 10 Years
164. Biodiversity Monitoring, Habitat Connectivity and Public Consultation Concerns in Development of Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way Development Sites
165. Review to Increase Children's Play and Recreational Space Allocation in BTO Developments
166. Assessment of Ceiling Leakage Complaints in Top-floor HDB Units With and Without Rooftop Solar Panels and Whether Solar Installations Contribute to Higher Leak Incidence
167. Proactive Rent Reviews for Public Rental Scheme Tenants Following Changes in Household Circumstances and Per Capita Income Through Inter-agency Data Collaboration
168. Extending HDB Family Nucleus Eligibility to Cover Extended Family Caregiving Relationships, and Tracking Outcomes of Eligibility Appeals
169. Enhancements to Construction Safety Management Following Investigation of Tanjong Katong Road South Sinkhole
170. Assessment of Neighbour Disputes Involving Pet Parrots, Adequacy of Existing Guidance and Licensing Requirements for Higher-maintenance Species
171. Government-approved Pigeon Management Practices, Humane Trapping Methods and Complying with Animal Welfare Standards
172. Unit Declinations, Flatmate Change Requests and Follow-up Support Offered under Joint Singles Scheme (JSS) and JSS Operator-run Pilot
173. Reviewing Infrastructure Cost Sharing, Tender Evaluation Criteria and Master Developer Model Following Town Hall Link White Site Launch
174. Apportioning Neighbourhood Renewal Programme Budget for Resident-led Proposals
175. Percentage of Green Areas Relative to Overall Land Areas in Singapore in Past 10 Years, and Long-term Green Area Target
176. Appeals Made for Sale of HDB Flats before Minimum Occupation Period Due to Divorce
177. Measures to Help Point-to-point EV Drivers Manage Higher Operating Costs Amid Projected Electricity Price Rise
178. Ensuring Fair Ride-hailing Platform Commissions Through Fee Monitoring, Standardised Disclosures and Earnings Safeguards for Drivers
179. Aligning Bus Service 112 Morning and Evening Peak Frequencies to Improve Commuting Experience for Residents
180. Implementation of Fatigue and Medical Distress Monitoring Technology Onboard Commercial Vehicles and Availability of Financial Support for Elderly Drivers Deemed Unfit
181. Projected Manpower Growth Needs in Public Bus and Rail Sectors by 2030
182. Additional Disruption History of Bus ETA System, Financial Penalties for Vendors and Interim Safeguards Ahead of Cloud-based System Deployment
183. Retaining Electronic Traffic Notification Signboards for Motorists' Information and Road Safety Public Education Messages
184. Plans to Enhance Traffic Management Systems by Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics
185. Understanding Adoption and Impact of Generative AI on Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors
186. Data on First-generation Malay Graduates by Academic Year, Income Background and MENDAKI Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy Recipients
187. Occupational Profiles of First-generation Malay Graduates and Breakdown by PMET Categories and Private Business Ownership
188. Tracking Post-upskilling Wage Outcomes for Mid-career Singaporeans and Strengthening Job Matching and Experience Recognition
189. Improving Short-term Relief Fund Outreach to Retrenched Low-wage Workers and Expediting Emergency Payouts after Company Closure
190. Addressing Gaps in Wage Arrears Data from Corporate Liquidations and Improving Policy Reviews Through Better Data Tracking
191. Detecting Salary Non-payment Risks Early and Introducing Scalable Penalty Frameworks for Wage Offences under Employment Act
192. Assessing Limited Reach of CPF Ordinary Wage Ceiling Increase and Plans to Review Wage Ceiling Framework
193. Breakdown of Mandatory Retrenchment Notification Contraventions by Company Size and Sector, and Repeat Offenders
194. Tracking Work Pattern Data to Assess Fatigue and Work Intensity as Safety Risks among Platform Workers
195. Improving Pre-retrenchment Job Assistance Support and Strengthening Redeployment Support by Employers Receiving Public Grants
196. Breakdown of Re-employment Offer Terms for Retiring Workers by Role and Salary, and Ensuring Meaningful Re-employment
197. Addressing Foreign Worker Levy Overcharges on Marine Shipyard Firms, and Tracking Refunds and Adjustment Timelines Following Auditor-General's Office Findings