Parliament sitting, 9 September 2026

167 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 9 September 2026, Vol 96, Issue 36 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Strengthening Protections for Lower-income PMEs for Fairer Employment Terms and Working Conditions
  3. Salary-related Claims Filed with TADM Involving Workers Paid in Cash
  4. Demand for Community Care Apartments and Assisted Living Developments, and Review of Affordability and Eligibility Rules of These Options
  5. Risk to Singapore of Possible Cross-Border Transmission of Ebola Outbreak in Congo
  6. Rationale for Use of Annual Value Threshold for Zero-income Households for Long-term Healthcare Means-testing
  7. Mandating Online Platforms in Singapore to Incorporate Safety-by-design Principles to Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation
  8. Proportion of Outrage of Modesty Cases Within Residential Premises Involving Offenders Who Exploited Positions of Trust or Power
  9. Licensing and Suitability Checks for Persons Caring for Children In Private Educational Facilities which Provide Accommodation and Educational Support
  10. Effectiveness of Enhanced Bank Safeguards Against Scams Involving AI-Generated Deepfake Impersonation
  11. Guidance for Muslims who Turn To Generative AI for Religious Answers
  12. Singapore's Strategic Position on Pax Silica AI Coalition and World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
  13. Ensuring Accurate Declarations by Traders and Logistic Firms that Goods Transshipped through Singapore Do Not Become Singapore-origin Goods
  14. Employment Pathways for Singaporeans who are Unable to Transition into New Occupations with Accelerating AI Adoption
  15. Reviewing Adequacy of 300 Megawatt Additional Data Centre Capacity Baseline in Roadmap
  16. Eligibility for Healthier SG Enrolment for Those with Pre-existing Health Conditions
  17. Longer-term Paid Internship or Apprenticeship Programmes for Fresh Graduates in Sectors Affected by AI Adoption
  18. Lessons Drawn from Strong Demand for SG Youth Plan Co-living Pilot
  19. Impact of Whey Protein Price Surge on Infant Formula Prices in Singapore
  20. Legal Protections for National Servicemen against Workplace Discrimination arising from National Service Obligations
  21. Singaporean Children Exempted from Attending National Schools
  22. Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
  23. Time Limit for Senior Minister of State's Speech
  24. Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
  25. Health Sciences Authority (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill
  26. Securing Singapore's Food Future
  27. Securing Singapore's Food Future
  28. Ensuring Aircraft Engineers Are Not Penalised for Safety-related Delays
  29. Impact of Means-testing for Disability Schemes on Continuity of Support as Recipients' Incomes or Circumstances Change
  30. Number of EMA Enforcement Inspectors Tasked with Investigating Unlicensed Electrical Works
  31. Factoring in Debt Repayment Arrangements When Assessing Applicants for ComCare Eligibility
  32. Reviewing Employment Act to Clarify Notice Requirements for Employees Terminated at End of Probation
  33. Better Support for Smaller Construction Firms Facing Financial Strain from Rising Costs and Competition from Foreign Firms
  34. Update on Foreigners Working as Outsourced Workers in Food and Parcel Delivery Sectors
  35. Consumer Protection for Livestream Commerce Transactions
  36. Disparities in Promotion, Remuneration or Career Progression Experienced by Employees Utilising Flexible Work Arrangements Compared with Those Who Do Not
  37. Interaction Opportunities of Lower Primary Students with Peers from Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds
  38. Making Secondary 1 Admissions More Equitable by Removing Affiliation Advantage
  39. Accreditation Criteria for Overseas Hospitals Under MediSave Scheme
  40. Assessing Mobile Connectivity Quality in New HDB Towns Before Issuance of Temporary Occupation Permits
  41. Incorporating Successful Practices from SPARk Clinic Into Mainstream Primary Healthcare
  42. Government's Assessments of Emerging Technologies
  43. Supporting SPED Schools and Middle-income Families Affected by Discontinued One-way Transport Services
  44. Proportion of Contracts under $4 billion Air Navigation Upgrade Programme Expected to be Awarded to Local Companies
  45. Measures to Minimise Significant Differences in School Bus Fees Across Mainstream Schools
  46. Factors Used to Determine Guaranteed Interest Rate of 3.5% for Endowment Funds
  47. Number of PUB Enforcement Inspectors for Investigating Unlicensed Plumbing Works
  48. Boundaries for Permissible Filming in Public
  49. Standards for Frequency, Volume, Duration and Repetition of Announcements in MRT Trains and Stations
  50. Residents' Concerns over Unsolicited Door-to-door Approaches by Property Agents, Especially at HDB Estates Approaching MOP
  51. Singapore-registered Entities Using Purported Employment as Means for Foreign Intelligence Recruitment
  52. Carpool Matching Scheme Pilot as Transport Option to Address School Bus Shortage and Congestion for Pupils Living within Same Neighbourhood
  53. Opportunity for Home-based Food Businesses to Participate in Temporary Fairs under Controlled Framework
  54. Cases of Singaporeans Being Targeted for Kidnapping or Other Violent Crimes Overseas
  55. Declined Requests for Town Councils to Undertake Repairs and Redecoration of HDB Multi-storey Car Parks
  56. Construction of Lifts at Pedestrian Overhead Bridges in Eunos Ward
  57. Access to School-based Student Care Centres for Children Affected by Phased Intake Arrangements at Their Zoned Primary Schools
  58. Proportion of Textiles Collected via Recycling Bins Processed Overseas
  59. Graciousness Campaign on Public Transport to Focus on People on Personal Mobility Aids, Families with Children and People with Special Needs
  60. Metrics to Assess GIC's Performance against New Strategic Portfolio Changes
  61. Measuring Whether Cycling Enforcement Changes Behaviour and Reduces Accidents
  62. Platform-level Indicators to Assess Designated Services' Effectiveness in Reducing Scam Exposure
  63. Review of Fire Safety Inspection Requirements for Residential HDB Blocks Especially Taller or More Complex Developments
  64. Measures to Deter Abuse of HDB Grant Schemes
  65. Particulate Concentration to be Modelled at East Coast Park Boundary for Sand Infilling for "Long Island" Project
  66. Reasons for Rise in Youths Investigated for Shop Theft
  67. Stepping Up Enforcement Efforts to Reduce Accidents Involving Cyclists
  68. Key Drivers for Recent Retail Closures and Business Restructurings, and Relocations to Neighbouring Countries
  69. Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments at Master Planning Stage
  70. Selective En bloc Redevelopment for Older HDB Estates with Large Surface Car Parks and Potential for Land Intensification
  71. Protocols for Staff Transition when Preschools Cease Operations
  72. HDB Flats that Retain Original Master Antenna TV Conduits or Points that No Longer Serve an Operational System
  73. Proposed Flexibility on MOP for Owners Who Bought 2-room Flexi Flats When Single and Subsequently Required Larger Flats after Family Formation
  74. Applications Filed under Sections 126A and 126B of Women's Charter 1961 since January 2025
  75. Enhancing Mandatory Co-parenting Programme to Prioritise Preserving Parent-child Bonds and Addressing Hostile Co-parenting Post Divorce
  76. Usage and Forfeiture of Child LifeSG Credits
  77. Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures for Western Island and "Long Island" Development Plans
  78. Impact of Global AI Capital Expenditure and Expansion on Singapore's Economic, Wage and Jobs Growth
  79. Factors for Persistent Oversubscription at Primary Schools with Reduced Intake Despite Increased Demand from New Housing Developments
  80. Reviewing Priority Pathways to Primary 1 Admission and Publishing Outcomes to Promote Equitable Access
  81. Sustainability of AI-led Economic Growth and Potential Risks in Event of Major Correction in Global AI Asset Valuations
  82. Consultations with Wheelchair Users for "First to Board, First to Use" Shared Priority Bay Pilot on Public Bus Services
  83. Theory Test for Non-motorised Cyclists who Travel on Public Roads Shared with Motor Vehicles
  84. Extending Incentives to Support Caregivers of Children beyond their Parents
  85. Evaluation of GIC Active Management Returns Relative to Passive Strategies and External Managers and Cost-Effectiveness of Active Management Approach
  86. Review of Undeclared Development Project Savings and Establishment of Central Disclosure Framework for Project Costs and Savings
  87. Recourse Available for Resident Nominee Directors Unable to Exit Directorships and Corporate Service Provider Obligations upon Employment Termination
  88. Benchmarking GIC Remuneration Disclosure Practices Against Major Sovereign Wealth Funds and Public Investment Institutions Internationally
  89. Extending SingPass Business Verification to Live-streaming Commerce under Code of Practice for Social Media Services
  90. Data on Hoarding-related HDB Fires Involving Known Severe Cases and Lowering Risk Thresholds and Notice Requirements for Early Intervention
  91. Breakdown of Unresolved Missing Persons Reports by Age Group and Disability Status
  92. Data on Government Surveillance and Enforcement Camera Deployment and Consideration of Cross-agency Integration
  93. Addressing Causes of Increased Traffic Accidents Involving Cyclists and Reviewing Existing Rules for Cyclist and Motorist Road Interactions
  94. Verifying AI Deepfake Images in Public Reports Following Fake Crocodile Sighting and Measures to Verify Authenticity of Public-submitted Information
  95. Recruitment Targets for SG Defence Volunteer Network Performing Arts Volunteers, Distinction from and Impact on Paid Professional Engagement Opportunities
  96. Patient Support and Advisory Arrangements for Incomplete Dengvaxia Vaccination Courses Following Manufacturer Discontinuation
  97. Data on Integrated Shield Plan Downgrades and Discontinuations due to Affordability Concerns over Past Three Years
  98. Median Waiting Times for First Subsidised Specialist Outpatient Appointments by Specialty and Measures to Reduce Longest Delays
  99. Long-Term Capacity Planning for Aged Care, Nursing Homes, Community Hospitals and Community Care Services Through 2035 and Projected Shortfall Areas
  100. Regulation of Epigenetic and Biological Age Tests as Clinical Diagnostics and Extension of Safeguards to Protect Genetic Information Results
  101. Data on Elderly Seniors Living Alone or with Another Senior Requiring Daily Living Assistance and Projected Adequacy of Assisted-living Capacity
  102. Data on Gender Differences in Age Well SG Active Ageing Programme Participation and New Strategies to Increase Engagement Among Elderly Men
  103. Impact of Healthcare Deductibles on MediSave Balance for Retirees Without Regular Contributions in Meeting Future Medical Expenses
  104. Expanding Subsidies and MediSave Coverage for Biologic Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis and Impact on Patients' Well-being under Chronic Disease Management Programme Review
  105. Addressing Barriers and Stigma in Male Reproductive Health Through Research and Public Awareness Campaigns
  106. Patient Access, Financing Options and Reassessment Framework for Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy Products Not Recommended for Subsidy by ACE
  107. Accidental Escalation from Frequent Military and Maritime Law-enforcement Encounters in South China Sea and Adequacy of ASEAN Incident Management Mechanisms
  108. Evaluating Singapore's Emergency Response for Overseas Singaporeans, and Improvements in Evacuation, Communication and Consular Support
  109. Identification of Highest and Lowest Temperature Neighbourhoods and Monitoring Heat Inequality Across Residential Districts
  110. Data on Complaints Regarding Employer Delays in Plumber Licence Application Sign-offs, Application Outcomes and Improving Competency Assessment
  111. Demand and Feedback for Non-Standard Hour Childminding Services and Extension of Subsidies Beyond Weekday Hours
  112. Strengthening Haze Preparedness Protocols and Closure Thresholds for Preschools Given Vulnerability of Infants and Young Children
  113. Breakdown of Rehousing Outcomes of Rough Sleepers by Housing Pathways and Retention Rates, and Publication of PATH Pilot Project Outcomes
  114. Planned Increase in Childcare and Infant Care Capacity and Educator Workforce Growth by Residential Area
  115. Data on Availability of Mother Tongue Languages in Early Childhood Development Agency-licensed Preschools and Ministry of Education Kindergartens
  116. Data on Costs Covered by Assistive Technology Fund Subsidy and Median Age of Recipients Reaching Lifetime Cap, and Review of $40,000 Cap for Recurring Replacement Needs
  117. Social Media and E-commerce Platform Accountability, Detection and Reporting Measures for Sales of Illegal Health Products via Live-streaming
  118. Data Centre Energy Demand and New Generation Capacity, Assessment of Overseas Data Processing via Optical Fibre, and Options for Regional Network Financing
  119. Extending Age Assurance Measures, Minor-Safe Defaults and Crisis Escalation Standards for High-Risk AI Companion and Mental Health Chatbots Across Access Channels
  120. Assessment of Interactions with Strangers, Subsequent Off-platform Contact and Associated Harms to Youths from Online Gaming Platforms
  121. Addressing Migration of Youths to Unregulated Platforms Following Proposed Increase in Minimum Age for Social Media Access
  122. Availability of Economics Curriculum in Secondary Schools, and Economics and Financial Literacy Content at G1 and G2 Levels
  123. Effectiveness of Learning Support Programme and Learning Support for Mathematics and Strengthening Community Partnerships Beyond Schools
  124. Oversight and Standardisation of Anti-bullying and Anti-harassment Policies Across Institutes of Higher Learning and Protocols for Victim Protection and Disciplinary Action
  125. Data on Undergraduate Programme Changes at Autonomous Universities, Tuition Grant Adequacy for Programme Changers and Consideration of Additional Subsidised Semesters
  126. Evolving Assessment Frameworks for Institutes of Higher Learning, AI Literacy and Academic Integrity Following Discontinuation of AI-detection Tools
  127. Requirements for Supporting Letter from Grassroots Adviser for Temporary Occupation Licence Applications and Availability of Appeal Channels
  128. Regulating Live-stream Pressure Tactics, "Dark Patterns" and Unfair Trade Practices, and Introducing Additional Consumer Protection Measures
  129. Measuring Productivity Improvements from Government-supported AI Capability Investments and Key Findings Across Sectors
  130. Data on Employer Sign-off Delays for Electrician Licence Applicants, Assistance Rendered and Alternative Assessment Proposals
  131. Consumer Protection Safeguards and Timely Return of Completed Customer Materials Held by Photography Studios Upon Sudden Cessation of Business Operations
  132. Data on Minimum Occupation Period Waiver Appeals by Compassionate Grounds, Approval Rates, Conditions Imposed and Carry-over Policy Flexibility
  133. Conducting Strategic Environmental Assessments and Public Engagement for Western Island Project
  134. Sunset Way's Maju Forest Residential Zoning History and Environmental Impact Assessment Process for Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way Sites
  135. Implementing Post-project Environmental Audits for Major Habitat-affecting Developments Covering Mitigation Compliance, Tree Retention, Biodiversity Outcomes and Lessons Learnt
  136. Implementation of Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forest and Land Use Commitments in Domestic Land-Use Planning and Establishing Progress Reporting Mechanisms
  137. Tracking of Contractual Versus Actual Payment Times from Main Contractors to Subcontractors on Public Sector Construction Projects
  138. Timeline to Lower Minimum Eligibility Age for Singles Below 35 Purchasing HDB Flats
  139. Breakdown of Residential Property Ownership by Residency Status and Number of Properties Owned
  140. Findings from 2016 Nicarbazin-based Feed Trial at Waterloo Street for Urban Pigeon Population Control and Reasons for Discontinuation
  141. Measures to Manage Persistent Bird Roosting Noise Along Main Roads Beyond Tree Pruning and Nest Replacements, and Specific Interventions at Anchorvale Link and Anchorvale Road Blocks
  142. Recourse Available and Payment Protection Measures for Unpaid Subcontractors upon Insolvency, and Data on Reported Cases in Past Three Years
  143. Establishing Government-vetted Handyman Services Panel for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Across Housing Types to Mitigate Risk of Scams
  144. Data on Environmental Impact Assessments Commissioned, Project Outcomes and Recommendations Adopted Since 2019, and Transparency and Public Participation Since 2020
  145. Data on Annual Visitors in Pulau Ubin for Past Five Years and Balancing Increased Visitation with Heritage and Biodiversity
  146. Future Land Use Plans for Kovan Hub 206 in Next Five Years
  147. Future Land Use Plans for Former Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club Site at Hougang Street 21
  148. Number of Corals Transplanted and Monitoring Corals' Survival and Progress Towards 100,000 Target Timeline
  149. Data on Non-citizen Quota of HDB Flat Rental in Neighbourhoods by Nationality
  150. Assessing "First to Board, First to Use" Shared Priority Bays for Mobility Aid Users and Young Child in Strollers
  151. Reducing Traffic Congestion Along Balestier Road Towards Central Expressway for Emergency Ambulances
  152. Evaluating Feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit System in Tuas South
  153. Ensuring Foreign-Registered Vehicles Comply with Singapore's Sunshade Requirements on Singapore Roads
  154. Mandating All Cyclists to Know Singapore's Highway Code
  155. Enhancing Transparency in People's Association's Commercial Space Tender Awards and Streamlining Transparency Standards Across State Landlords
  156. Data on Covered Table Tennis and Badminton Courts Provided in Sport Singapore-operated Facilities and Assessment of Facility Supply Against Booking Demand
  157. Reviewing Town Selection Criteria Regarding Warm Meals @ North East Programme and Implementation Timeline to Extend Scheme to Sengkang
  158. Expansion Plans for SG Youth Plan Co-Living Pilot Given Excess Demand over Available Units
  159. Reviewing Future Work Permit Applications of Departed Migrant Domestic Workers Under Unresolved Police Investigation
  160. Impact of Prolonged Caregiving Responsibilities on CPF Retirement Adequacy and Additional Measures to Mitigate Losses in Retirement Savings
  161. Addressing Retirement Adequacy Gap Faced by Women Caregivers
  162. Breakdown of Mental Disorder Work Injury Compensation Claims by Age, Gender and Industry, Claim Outcomes and Compensation Amounts Awarded
  163. Measurable Workplace Mental Health Outcomes from Well-Being Champions Network and Addressing Career Disadvantage and Workplace Stigma
  164. Assessing Demand and Effectiveness of GRIT and GRIT@Gov Programmes
  165. Ensuring Haze Protection Measures for Workers Working Outdoors During Prolonged Haze Conditions
  166. Data on Transitions Between Employed and Self-Employed Workers by Age Group in Past Five Years
  167. Breakdown of AI Capability Building Support Disbursed to Employers under Workforce and Enterprise Development Schemes by Quarter, Share of Total and Sector