Parliament sitting, 10 September 2026

147 sections · 15th Parliament · Official Report, 10 September 2026, Vol 96, Issue 37 · Open in the reader

  1. PERMISSION TO MEMBERS TO BE ABSENT
  2. Challenges Faced by Employers in Implementing Enhanced Childcare Leave, Tracking Usage of the Leave and Accreditation for Work-life Friendly Workplaces
  3. Refundable Working Mother's Child Relief Top-up for Middle-income Working Mothers Who Have Reached Personal Income Tax Relief Cap
  4. Study on Veterinary Price Transparency and Workforce Trends
  5. Sectors and Worker Groups Experiencing Material Effects of 12.5% US Tariff
  6. Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Programmes and Factors Accounting for 50% Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Adults aged 30 to 39
  7. Criteria to Distinguish Prohibited Political Advocacy from Expressions of Humanitarian Concern in Assessing Artists’ Conduct Relating to International Conflicts
  8. Monitoring Uptake and Youth-safety Risks of Emerging Social Apps
  9. Surveillance and Monitoring of Mechanisms Installed under "Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges"
  10. Effectiveness of Age-assurance Requirements for Social Media Services
  11. Adapting Shared Responsibility Principles Framework to Authorised-transfer Scams
  12. Ensuring Fair and Accessible Dispute Resolution Processes for Unauthorised Banking Transactions for Consumers Without Legal or Financial Expertise
  13. Screening and Intelligence-led Measures to Identify Visa-exempt Visitors Intending to Engage in Vice-related Activities
  14. Forced Labour Links in Their Regional Operations
  15. Identifying Singaporeans Involved in Overseas Vape Production or Distribution Networks
  16. Government’s Response to the “2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament”
  17. Adjournment
  18. Secondary Employment for Work Pass Holders Granted Security Officer's Licence
  19. Government-paid Family Care Leave for Single Employees Who Are Primary Caregivers of Elderly Parents or Dependants with Disabilities
  20. Housing Support for Families with Members with Special Needs
  21. Continuation of Financial Support to SMEs That Are Offering Students with Disabilities Internship Placements
  22. Addressing Gaps Between Interest in Religious Learning and Actual Participation in Part-time Islamic Education
  23. Success Rate of BTO First-timer Families Applying to Live With or Near Their Parents
  24. Young Children Found Unsupervised in Public Places Who Were Assessed To Be In Need of Care or Protection
  25. Public Health Implications from Children Missing Out on Vaccines in National Childhood Immunisation Schedule
  26. Factors Affecting Students' Sleep Sufficiency
  27. Assessing Children’s Sleep Health Beyond Sleep Duration under Grow Well SG
  28. Effectiveness of School-based Vape Deterrence Measures
  29. Safeguards for Use of Wearable Devices that Covertly Record or Apply Facial Recognition to Individuals in Public Spaces
  30. Guidelines for Institutes of Higher Learning on Use of AI-writing Detection Tools
  31. Usage and Adoption of Voice-to-text, Speech Recognition and Multimodal AI Tools
  32. Proposal for Work Permit Holders to Be Allowed To Work in Hawker Centres
  33. Verification of Declared Salaries against Qualifying Salary for S Pass Holders in Services Sector
  34. Differences by Firm Size on Ability to Accommodate TG-FWAR Requests and Main Operational Barriers Faced by SMEs
  35. Carded Athletes Who Have To Self-fund or Raise Private Donations to Participate in Major International Competitions
  36. Government Grants and Programme Designs to Promote Family-Friendly Job Redesign and Flexible Work Arrangements
  37. Volume of Fibre Imported into Singapore and Surplus Redistributed
  38. Update on Review of Regulation of Pet Sector Activities
  39. Regulation and Assessment of MOE Kindergartens and Kindergarten Care Centres
  40. Effectiveness of Career Guidance, Traineeship and Work-based Learning Initiatives in Helping Fresh Graduates Secure Sustainable Employment
  41. Learnings from Fractional Work Pilots Led By Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers
  42. Review of Source-country Restriction for Foreign Confinement Nannies
  43. Changes in Estimated Lifetime Cost and Funding Position of Pioneer Generation Package
  44. Projected Funding for Enhanced Family Support Measures and Childcare Leave
  45. Annual Enrolment Rate of Early Years Centres Relative to Available Capacity
  46. Thresholds for Justifying a Permanent New School and Lead Time to First Primary 1 Intake
  47. Extent to Which School-based Assessments Award Marks for Students' Responses that Demonstrate Correct Conceptual Understanding
  48. Proportion of Resigning Teachers Joined Flexi-Adjunct Teaching Scheme
  49. Clear Disclosure of Treatment Costs and Options before Consent for Patients in Non-subsidised Wards
  50. Number of CCAs Remaining Unsold
  51. HDB's Role in Ensuring Fire Safety at Coffee Shops and Eating Houses, and Fire Insurance Requirements Imposed on Stallholders
  52. Feedback on Clarity of Instructions for Return Right Reverse Vending Machines
  53. Utilisation Rates of EV Charging Points at Petrol Kiosks Relative To Public Car Parks
  54. Update on Study of Public Transport for Tuas South
  55. Standardised Protocols for Reporting, Investigating and Providing Support for Cases of Bullying and Harassment in Institutes of Higher Learning
  56. Addition of Healthcare Providers to List of Overseas Hospitals Participating in MediSave Scheme
  57. Ensuring Safety, Support and Preparedness for Potential Threats at Schools for Students and Staff, and Early Intervention for At-risk Youths
  58. Retrenchment Trends in Singapore's E-commerce and Tech-enabled Sectors
  59. Intended Purpose of Section 45 of Employment Act 1968
  60. Proportion of Preschool Places Offered by Anchor and Partner Operators by 2030
  61. Outcomes and Expansion Plans following Community Relations Unit Pilot Initiative in Tampines
  62. Inadequacy of Shade and Ecological Cover of Young Saplings That Replace Felled Trees
  63. Plans for Revamp to Parent Volunteer Scheme in Ongoing Primary 1 Registration Review
  64. Studying United Kingdom's Public Procurement Subcontracts and Payment Spot Checks Processes for Local Public-sector Contract Application
  65. Estimated Cost and Economic Benefit of Proposed Undersea Tunnel to Pulau Tekong
  66. Pre-identification of Vulnerable Residents Unable to Evacuate Independently in a Fire, and Opt-in Protocol for Providing Such Information to Responders during Emergencies
  67. Strengthening Awareness on National Security Threats and Attracting Talent through ISD Junior College and Polytechnic Scholarship
  68. Stepping Up of Surveillance and Enforcement Actions against Online Investment Scams
  69. Biodiversity Studies for Tagore Forest
  70. Impact of Western Island Reclamations on Singapore's Pledge to UN to Restore 80 Hectares of Forest, Marine and Coastal Habitats by 2030
  71. Evaluation Criteria for "First to Board, First to Use" Shared Priority Bay Pilot on Public Bus Services
  72. Update on Investigations into Fatal Segar LRT Station Accident
  73. Shared Facilities Available for Deep Tech Startups and Ventures
  74. Appointing Food Court Operator at Jurong Island
  75. Reducing Environmental Impact for and Documenting Heritage of Island Communities Before Western Island Project Reclamation Works
  76. Impact of China's Offshore Trust Tax Rules on Singapore's Family Office and Trust Management Sector, Ensuring Tax Compliance and Maintaining Legitimate Competitiveness
  77. Extending Post-secondary Education Account Top-up to Students Turning 18 in 2026 and Transitional Support for Affected Junior College Students
  78. Extending Working Mother's Child Relief and Parenthood Tax Rebate to Unwed Working Mothers
  79. Reviewing Qualifying Child and Child Tax Reliefs (Disability) to Support Parenthood amid Inflation and Rising Child-raising Costs
  80. Ensuring Prompt Payments Reach Subcontractors in Public Contracts and Requiring Major Contractors to Report on Subcontractor Payment Performance
  81. Projected Liability Shortfall of Pioneer Generation Fund and Measures to Ensure Long-term Fund Sustainability
  82. Addressing Persistent Driving Centre Lesson Shortages, and Measures to Expand Instructor Capacity and Ease Pricing Pressures
  83. Reviewing Exclusion Criteria for Public Awards Recognising Civic-mindedness and Courage
  84. Strengthening Enforcement Measures and Public Education on Lane Discipline for Large Vehicles
  85. Attribution of Laundered Assets to Identifiable Victims, Using Auction Proceeds to Compensate Victims and Establishing Criminal Proceeds Victim Compensation Fund
  86. Establishing an ASEAN Early-warning Network and Medical Support Arrangements for Emerging Infectious Diseases
  87. Assessment of Wisdom Tooth Surgery Accreditation Standards and Progression Pathways for General Dentists
  88. Assessing Criteria for Medication Assistance Fund Subsidy for Zero-income Households
  89. Role of Peer and Community Support Networks in Mental Well-being and Strengthening Lower-barrier Avenues Complementing Formal Mental Health Services
  90. Reviewing Healthier SG Capitation Payments for General Practitioners' Expanded Work Responsibilities under Healthier SG
  91. Review of Healthier SG Chronic Tier Benefits Including Revised CHAS Income Eligibility and Higher Subsidies Amid Rising Healthcare and Living Costs
  92. Data on Quantity, Value and Disposal Costs of Medication Wastage in Public Healthcare Institutions in Past 10 Years and Wastage Reduction Measures
  93. Update on Consular Assistance for Singaporeans in Nepal and Tibet Flash Floods and Adequacy of Overseas Consular Mission for Disaster Response
  94. Impact of Proposed Western Island Merger on Semakau Landfill Capacity, Operations and Long-term Waste Management Planning
  95. Data on Schools with Return Right Beverage Container Return Machines Installed and Plans for Expanding into Schools Without Return Machines
  96. Risk Assessment and Surveillance Measures of Imported Food Products Following Overseas Food Safety Incidents
  97. Outcome Indicators for Partnership to Tackle Homelessness (PATH) Fund Pilots and Shelter Upgrades, and Use of Findings in Future Funding Decisions
  98. Data on Weekly Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children by Age and Level of Need Compared, and Changes Linked to Enrolment and Capacity
  99. Financial Assistance for Single-income Unwed Mothers and Dedicated Support Framework Beyond Existing Single Parent Support Measures
  100. Requiring Longer Notice for Unilateral Termination of Preschool Enrolment to Allow Families Adequate Time for Alternative Arrangements
  101. Proportion of Child Development Account Co-Matching Grant Utilisation Among Children of Unwed Single-income Mothers and Additional Holistic Support Beyond Existing Measures
  102. Protecting Against Unauthorised AI-generated Likeness in Advertisements and Operationalising Online Safety Commission's Mandate over Inauthentic Material Abuse
  103. Singapore's Position on Joining WAICO, Implications of Pax Silica Signatory Status and ASEAN Consensus on AI Governance Initiatives
  104. Government and Commercial Data Compromised in LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack and Measures to Prevent Recurrence
  105. Proportion of Secondary School Students Admitted Through Direct School Admission Across Various Domains, and Complaints Received Regarding Selection Process
  106. Distribution of Student Participation in MP Attachment Programme Across Constituencies Including Opposition Wards, Selection Criteria and Transparency of Selection Process
  107. Offering Computing in Secondary Schools and Providing Institutional Support and Dedicated Curriculum and Pedagogical Resources
  108. Students at Institutes of Higher Learning Billed for Full Tuition and Other Fees When on Mandatory External Internships and Consideration of Fee Proration
  109. Breakdown of Enrolled Students with Special Educational Needs by School Type from 2015 to 2025
  110. Formal Recognition of Student Participation in External Activities Not Offered by Schools as Co-curricular Activities to Support Diverse Student Interests and Talents
  111. Proportion of Primary 5 and Secondary 3 Students Experiencing Sleep Deficiency on School Days and Variations Across Different Student Groups
  112. Prescribed Teacher-child Ratios in MOE Kindergartens and Proportion of MOE Kindergartens Exceeding Prescribed Ratios in Past Five Years
  113. Electricity Demand Drawn from Grid versus On-site Generation and Proportion of Green Energy Commitment from Local Renewable Generation versus Imported Sources for DC-CFA2
  114. Providing Grant Support for Research and Development Expenses Incurred in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
  115. Sharing Access to Laboratories and Equipment at Institutes of Higher Learning to Support Startup and SMEs Research and Development
  116. Alternatives to Land Reclamation for Proposed New Western Island Through Higher-density, Vertical or Underground Infrastructure, and Technical, Safety and Economic Constraints of Alternatives
  117. Data on Adjudication Applications and Outcomes under Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 and Strengthening Safeguards for Retention Monies
  118. Adequacy of Ecological Corridor Width and Greater Forest Retention at Gillman Barracks Development in Light of Environmental Impact Assessment Recommendations and Biodiversity Considerations
  119. Study of Indoor Heat in Vulnerable Flat Types and Estates, and Targeted Grants or Retrofits for Affected Households
  120. Study of Facilities Management Contractual and Payment Practices Towards Specialist Service Providers and Adequacy of Facilities Management Procurement Guidance
  121. Outcomes of Cat Fosterer Pilot Including Intake and Rehoming Numbers, Duration of Fostering and Impact of Recognised Fosterers in Reducing Pressure on Shelters and Community Cat Populations
  122. Designating Surface Season Parking Lots for Oversized Commercial Passenger Vehicles Within HDB Estates and Raising Height Limits for Covered Car Parks
  123. Mandatory Elements of NParks Biodiversity Impact Assessment Guidelines, Justification for Deviations, Independence of Compliance Reviews and Strengthening Mandatory Requirements
  124. Guidelines for Condominium Delivery Drop-off Shelving to Improve Resident Convenience, Minimise Delivery Waiting Time and Avoid Food Waste
  125. Projected Annual Housing Demand and Minimum Occupation Period Resale Supply for 2027 to 2040 Informing Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest Development Decisions
  126. Data on Number of Unselected Sale of Balance Flats due to Ethnic Integration Policy Quota over Past Five Years and Review of Quota Policy
  127. Duration of Changi Coastal Boardwalk Partial Closure, Full Reopening Timeline, Public Feedback and Expediting of Work
  128. Balancing Competing Objectives in Proposed Western Island Planning, and Publishing Planning Principles and Criteria before Major Land Reclamation
  129. Additional Assistance, Further Grace Period and Enforcement for Unlicensed Pet Cat Owners After Mandatory Licensing Transition Period
  130. Land Reclamation Sand Import Sources for Past Five Years, Future Procurement Plans, and Social and Environmental Mitigation Safeguards for Reclamation Projects
  131. Post-implementation Environmental Audit for Pulau Tekong Polder, Publishing of Findings and Implications for Future Empoldering Projects
  132. Review of City Direct Service Departure Times, Peak Hour Alignment and Extended Morning and Evening Windows
  133. Update on Stakeholder Engagement, Design Finalisation and Implementation Timeline for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Differentiated Licence Plates
  134. Peak-period Capacity Utilisation of Sengkang City Direct Services and Consideration for Increase of Trips to Relieve Crowding
  135. Assessment of City Direct Service Coverage Gaps in Buangkok and Sengkang, and Considerations of Additional City Direct Route
  136. Funding for AI-Generated Singapore National Day Films and Policy on Supporting Gen-AI Creative Work
  137. Preservation of Sites, Monuments Study and Conservation Plans for Lee Rubber Godowns
  138. Government Support and Case Management for Residents Engaged with e2i for over a Year Without Employment
  139. Review on Flexible Foreign Worker Quota Calculations for Startups, High-growth Firms and Event-based Staffing Needs Based on Three-month Local Employee Average
  140. Flexible Grace Periods for Foreign Worker Quota Calculations to Reduce Compounding Impact of Voluntary Local Employee Departures
  141. Cases of Migrant Domestic Worker Security Bond Forfeitures since 2021, Abscondment Cases and Financial Support for Employers Facing Hardship
  142. Real Median Wage Growth Against Productivity Growth and Measures to Sustain Singapore's Strong 2026 Economic Performance
  143. Review of 2025 WorkWell Leaders Impact Measure Findings and Updating Tripartite Advisory on Workplace Mental Well-being
  144. Platform Worker Safety Risks from Incentive Structures Encouraging Excessively Long Hours and Job Rushing
  145. Assessing Safety Incident Risk Among New Delivery Riders and Implementing Support Measures to Encourage Safety Training
  146. Clarification by Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance
  147. Clarification by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information