Parliamentary Speeches of 2017

Parliamentary Q&A for 7 November 2017 Sitting – Ministerial Statement on SMRT Flooding Incident

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INVESTIGATIONS INTO MRT TUNNEL FLOODING ON NORTH-SOUTH LINE Dennis Tan asked when the pumps in the tunnel between Bishan and Braddell MRT stations were last inspected before the tunnel flooding.

Parliamentary Q&A for 6 & 7 November 2017 Sittings

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REVIEW OF MOT AND LTA SENIOR STAFF REMUNERATION AND BONUSES Leon Perera asked whether the recent episode of MRT tunnel flooding will affect the compensation of senior staff in the

Maximizing Every Student’s Potential in Classrooms of the Future – Adjournment Motion by Leon Perera

Posted 13 November 2017 / 13thParliament, education, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, education, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 7 November 2017) Few subjects are as important to the future of our economy and our society than education. The quality of human resources is key

Sale of Food (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Sylvia Lim

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(Delivered in Parliament on 7 November 2017) This Bill seeks to enhance the regulation of the sale of food, to allow the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) to take food

Cross-Border Railways Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

Posted 12 November 2017 / 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 6 November 2017) The Cross-Border Railways Bill is an important bill in various ways. It provides legislative support for the construction, management and operation of both

Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 12 November 2017 / 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 7 November 2017) Madam Speaker, smoking substantially harms human health. The health of the smoker. The health of those inhaling second-hand smoke. It has been causally

Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Png Eng Huat

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(Delivered in Parliament on 6 November 2017) Mr Speaker. Each time the CPF Act is tweaked, lives will be impacted, one way or another. For many Singaporeans, their dreams and

Workplace Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 6 November 2017 / 13thParliament, daniel goh, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, daniel goh, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 6 November 2017) Mr Speaker Sir, workplace safety and health is a serious concern. When the viaduct at the Pan-Island Expressway worksite at Upper Changi

Parliamentary Q&A for 2 & 3 October 2017 Sitting

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REQUIREMENT FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS TO ADHERE TO SINGAPORE MEDICAL COUNCIL ETHICAL GUIDELINES Dennis Tan asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry tracks the number of medical professionals

Multiculturalism – Speech by Faisal Manap

Posted 11 October 2017 / 13thParliament, Faisal Manap, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Faisal Manap, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 October 2017) (in Malay) Tuan Speaker, saya menyokong usul yang dibentangkan ini dan ingin menyumbang cadangan dalam usaha untuk memperkukuhkan perpaduan sosial agar masyarakat

Parliamentary Q&A for 11 September 2017 Sitting

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ENSURING SMOOTH INTEGRATION OF NEW SIGNALLING SYSTEM ON NORTH-SOUTH AND EAST-WEST MRT LINES Dennis Tan asked for an update on the integration of new signaling equipment on the NS and

Multiculturalism – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 4 October 2017 / 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 October 2017) Mr Speaker sir, thank you for the opportunity to speak on this motion and I thank the honourable member Mr Christopher D’Souza

Towards Interculturalism – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 4 October 2017 / 13thParliament, daniel goh, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, daniel goh, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 October 2017) The Three Phases of Multiracialism Mr. Speaker Sir, this is an important motion that touches upon the state of the foundation

Staying United Against the Terrorism Threat – Speech by Pritam Singh

Posted 4 October 2017 / 13thParliament, Parliament2017, pritam singh in 13thParliament, Parliament2017, pritam singh 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 October 2017) Mr Speaker, the Workers’ Party supports the motion. The spectre of terrorism has been with us for slightly over 15 years since

Counting from President Wee Kim Wee or President Ong Teng Cheong for Reserved Presidential Election – Policy Decision or Legal Question? – Speech by Sylvia Lim

Posted 4 October 2017 / 13thParliament, Elected Presidency, Parliament2017, sylvia lim in 13thParliament, Elected Presidency, Parliament2017, sylvia lim 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 October 2017) President Halimah Yacob took her oath of office on 14 September 2017. President Halimah is a popular figure who is well-respected in

Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

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(Delivered in Parliament on 2 October 2017) The new Part XIIA A major part of the amendments in this Bill is none other than the introduction of a new

Infrastructure Protection Bill – Speech by Sylvia Lim

Posted 2 October 2017 / 13thParliament, Parliament2017, security, sylvia lim in 13thParliament, Parliament2017, security, sylvia lim 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 2 October 2017) This Bill seeks to protect selected areas and buildings against security risks. These threats are not merely terrorism-related but include threats

Building Maintenance and Strata Management Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong

Posted 13 September 2017 / 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 11 September 2017) Mr Speaker, this Bill introduces fairly substantial amendments. While I do agree with most of the amendments here, I have some concerns

Jurong Town Corporation (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 13 September 2017 / 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 11 September 2017) Mr Speaker sir, the Jurong Town Corporation (Amendment) Bill provides for the transfer of HDB’s industrial properties to JTC. With this transfer,

Parliamentary Q&A for 1 August 2017 sitting

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INSTRUCTIONS ON SAFE USE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES Dennis Tan asked how does the Ministry ensure that employees are adequately instructed by their employers on road traffic rules and safe

Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap

Posted 2 August 2017 / 13thParliament, community, Faisal Manap, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, community, Faisal Manap, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 1 August 2017) In Malay Puan, Rang undang-undang Pindaan AMLA atau Akta Pentadbiran Hukum Islam yang dibentangkan ini adalah bertujuan untuk, memperteguh institusi-institusi Muslim; mempertingkat

Parliamentary Q&A for 4 July 2017 sitting

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HDB’S HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME Png Eng Huat enquired delays in implementing HIP since the programme started and about which precincts have experienced the longest delays. Desmond Lee replied that the

Parliamentary Q&A for 3 July 2017 sitting

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RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO DEEDS OF GIFTS Daniel Goh asked whether deeds of gifts executed with the NHB may be shared with third parties and if the 38 Oxley

Monetary Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 4 July 2017 / 13thParliament, finance, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, finance, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 4 July 2017) Madam Speaker, the MAS Amendment Bill seeks to strengthen the MAS’ powers to resolve distressed financial institutions, taking reference from the Financial

Debate on PM, DPM Statements – Speech by Low Thia Khiang

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 July 2017) Madam Speaker, this is a sad day for Parliament that we have to hear and debate the dispute of the descendants of

Abuse of Power: Debate on PM, DPM Statements – Speech by Leon Perera

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 July 2017) Mr Deputy Speaker sir, imagine, if you will, a public listed company where two ex-employees have made allegations on Facebook of abuse of

Debate on PM, DPM Statements – Speech by Png Eng Huat

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 July 2017) Madam, I am not here today to debate on how the last will of Mr Lee Kuan Yew was made or who drafted

Singapore’s Political Culture and Allegations of Abuse of Power by the Prime Minister in the matter of 38 Oxley Road – Speech by Pritam Singh

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 July 2017) Introduction: Back up your allegations or be sued Madam Speaker, Singapore has been a one-party dominant state since independence. The ruling party has

Defend our organs of state, before it’s too late – Speech by Sylvia Lim

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 July 2017) The Lee siblings have stated that their Big Brother has misused his position and influence over government agencies to drive his personal agenda,

Parliamentary Q&A for 8 May 2017 Sitting

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UNSUCCESSFUL BTO FLAT APPLICATIONS IN 2016 Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap requested for the number of first-timer, second-timer and third-timer unsuccessful Build-to-Order Applications in 2016. Lawrence Wong said the numbers were

Amendment of Parliament Standing Orders – Speech by Sylvia Lim

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(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Petitions - A Critical Parliamentary Process While I am prepared to support the Motion, I would like to place on record my concern

Adjournment Motion: Redundancy Insurance – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 9 May 2017 / 13thParliament, daniel goh, employment, Parliament2017, Redundancy Insurance in 13thParliament, daniel goh, employment, Parliament2017, Redundancy Insurance 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Deputy Speaker Sir, the Workers’ Party has mooted the idea of a redundancy insurance scheme for some time now. We raised

Applied Social Sciences in a Complex Social Landscape – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 9 May 2017 / 13thParliament, daniel goh, education, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, daniel goh, education, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Speech on the Singapore University of Social Sciences Bill Deputy Speaker Sir, as a social scientist by vocation, I was

Public Entertainments and Meetings Amendment Bill – Speech by Sylvia Lim

Posted 9 May 2017 / 13thParliament, home affairs, Parliament2017, sylvia lim in 13thParliament, home affairs, Parliament2017, sylvia lim 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) One of the key thrusts of the Bill is to reduce the likelihood of our public entertainment night spots being owned

Amendments to Parliament Standing Orders – Speech by Pritam Singh

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(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Madam Speaker, at the outset, I would like to thank the Standing Orders Committee for its work. I seek some clarity

Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong

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(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Madam, by this proposed Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Amendment) Bill, the Government intend to ratify and bring into force

Merchant Shipping (Wreck Removal) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong

Posted 9 May 2017 / 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, transport in 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, transport 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 8 May 2017) Through this Merchant Shipping (Wreck Removal) Bill, Singapore will, finally, be ratifying the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks of

Parliamentary Q&A for 3 & 4 April 2017 Sitting

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SPACE CRUNCH FOR SUBSIDISED KIDNEY DIALYSIS PATIENTS Daniel Goh asked how serious is the space crunch for kidney dialysis patients and how the is Ministry planning ahead for the increase in

Strengthening Singapore’s Fight against Drugs – Speech by Pritam Singh

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(Delivered in Parliament on 4 April 2017) Mr Deputy Speaker, like most Singaporeans of my generation, having been born here and socialized to uncompromising anti-drug messages throughout my growing

Aspirations of Singapore Women – Speech by Faisal Manap

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(Delivered in Parliament on 4 April 2017) Puan, dalam perbincangan usul yang dibentangkan ini, iaitu ‘Aspirasi Wanita-wanita Singapura’, pelbagai usaha-usaha secara bersepadu dan kolektif harus diambil bagi meyokong kaum

Aspirations of Women – Speech By Leon Perera

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 April 2017) Mister Deputy Speaker sir, my Party Chairman the honourable Ms Sylvia Lim is away on a Parliamentary trip in Bangladesh. But, like

Energy Conservation Act (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 3 April 2017 / 13thParliament, energy, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, energy, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 3 April 2017) Madam Speaker, the Energy Conservation Act Amendment Bill seeks to update and improve the law that governs energy use among energy-intensive companies,

Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 April 2017) Madam, the threats of cyber attacks have increased in recent years. Such attacks affect government agencies as well as companies and individuals.

Parliamentary Q&A for 8 & 9 March 2017 Sitting

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PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL FOR MINORITY RIGHTS’ (PCMR) ASSENT TO BILLS Leon Perera asked over the past two terms of Parliament, about the times the PCMR suggested changes to, or withheld assent

Parliamentary Q&A for 3 March 2017 Sitting

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EXIT OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS BY US COMPANIES Dennis Tan asked how does the Government intend to help Singapore companies mitigate the effects of the manufacturing move back to the US

Parliamentary Q&A for 2 March 2017 Sitting

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COMPOSITION OF SG ENABLE MANAGEMENT TEAM Dennis Tan asked how many persons with disabilities and/or special needs are there on the SG Enable’s management team and what percentage of the

Parliamentary Q&A for 28 February 2017 Sitting

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IMPACT OF ALGAE BLOOMS AND OIL SPILLS ON LOCALLY FARMED FISH Leon Perera asked what impact algae blooms and the recent oil spill have on local fish consumption target and

Parliamentary Q&A for 20 February 2017

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UPDATING PRIMARY 1 PUPIL DATA FORM Leon Perera asked if the occupations listed for parents on the pupil data form could be updated to reflect the gender diversity in an

Town Councils (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Sylvia Lim

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(Delivered in Parliament on 10 March 2017) I will focus on the issue of Conflicts of Interest and the Proposed Mechanism for Oversight by the Ministry and HDB. In

Town Councils (Amendment) Bill: Scrutinising the Opposition – Speech by Pritam Singh

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(Delivered in Parliament on 10 March 2017) Madam Speaker, this amendment Bill does not seek to review the original objective of the Town Councils Act. That is not on

Companies (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

Posted 10 March 2017 / 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, finance, Parliament2017 in 13thParliament, Dennis Tan, finance, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 10 March 2017) Madam, I wish to declare that company and insolvency laws form part of my legal practice areas. This Amendment Bill came

Ministry of Health Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 9 March 2017) Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Population – Low Thia Khiang Madam, the percentage of our population aged 65 years and above increased from

Ministry of Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 9 March 2017) Aspirations of Malay/Muslim Community – Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap Pada November tahun lalu, dewan in telah membahaskan rang undang-undang Perlembagaan (pindaan) Republik Singapura. Salah

Ministry of Transport Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 8 March 2017) Train Disruptions – Dennis Tan At COS 2016 I highlighted the alarming regularity of train faults, breakdowns and disruptions, and asked for the

Ministry of Social and Family Development Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 8 March 2017) ComCare – Sylvia Lim There are two broad ComCare schemes to assist those financial difficulties – Temporary Assistance via the Short to

Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 8 March 2017) Curbing Roadside Pollution – Daniel Goh In September 2016, a research scientist from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (Smart) found that

Ministry of National Development Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 7 March 2017) Rental Flats and Non-citizen Spouses – Pritam Singh Chairman, HDB rental flats can be a life-saver for many vulnerable families. They also represent an

Ministry of Finance Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered In Parliament On 7 March 2017) Office of Budget Responsibility – Low Thia Khiang Madam, I would like to call for the government to consider setting up an independent

Ministry of Manpower Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 6 March 2017) Strengthening the Singaporean Core Workforce – Low Thia Khiang Madam, if we want Singapore to remain a shining red dot for Singaporeans,

Ministry of Education Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 6 March 2017) Sports in Schools – Png Eng Huat Madam, the journey to becoming a sporting nation and achieving sporting glory at the highest level

Ministry of Communications and Information Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 6 March 2017) Live Proceedings and Smart Nation – Pritam Singh Madam Chair, since the launch of the “Smart Nation” initiative in 2014, much has been said

Ministry of Trade and Industry Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 March 2017) Business Space and Rental – Chen Show Mao Over the past year and more, commercial rental for industry, office and shops has

Attorney-General’s Chambers Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 March 2017) Staffing and Culture of Attorney-General’s Chambers – Sylvia Lim AGC’s establishment headcount this year will be at an all-time high of 594,

Ministry of Home Affairs Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 March 2017) Auxiliary Police – Sylvia Lim The need for additional resources for policing is clear. The population of Singapore is now more than 5.6 million, compared

Ministry of Defence Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 3 March 2017) Military Ties with Malaysia and Indonesia – Pritam Singh Mdm Chairperson, at the recent 7th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat, PM Lee and PM Najib

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 2 March 2017) Staffing Levels: Preparing for a more Complex world – Pritam Singh Mr Chairman, to say that the last year financial year was

Prime Minister’s Office Committee of Supply 2017 – Cuts by WP MPs and NCMPs

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(Delivered in Parliament on 2 March 2017) Singapore Citizenship Journey – Leon Perera Madam Chairperson, new citizens undergo the Singapore citizenship journey or SCJ so as to familiarize them with

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Sylvia Lim

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(Delivered in Parliament on 2 March 2017) Justifying Revenue and Expenditure When the Minister for Finance delivered the Budget Statement last week, the announcement which grabbed the most attention

Budget 2017 – Speech by Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap

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(Delivered in Parliament on 1 March 2017) Madam, in 2016, we have witnessed two major events that had surprised many, Brexit and the American presidential election. Many expressed concerns

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Png Eng Huat

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(Delivered in Parliament on 1 March 2017) Madam, the geopolitical uncertainty and shifts in policy impacting the international economy, balance of power around the region, and free trade may

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Daniel Goh

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(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) A Disappointing “Wait and See” Budget? Madam Speaker, my initial reaction to the Minister of Finance’s Budget Statement last Monday was deep

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Dennis Tan Lip Fong

Posted 28 February 2017 / Budget 2017, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, utilities, water in Budget 2017, Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, utilities, water 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) 议长女士，我非常关注今年财政预算案所宣布的一些措施。首先是水价上涨百分之三十，并同时实施耗水税财政部长在今年的财政预算案宣布水费将上涨百分之三十。许多新加坡人对水费涨价感到心惊胆跳。水费上調不仅突然，涨幅更是出乎人们意料的高。同时政府又决定推出征收耗水税，这将更加重人民水费涨价的负担。虽然政府已宣布将通过GST Voucher-U-Save方式对某些家庭给与回扣，不过，多数的新加坡人和工商业用户，将会因为不符合回扣的条件，或者只获得象征性的回扣，而受到影响。首当其冲的是必须依赖食水的行业，例如食品和饮料行业以及需要大量用水的工业。...

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Pritam Singh

Posted 28 February 2017 / Budget 2017, Parliament2017, pritam singh, utilities, water in Budget 2017, Parliament2017, pritam singh, utilities, water 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) Water – Understanding how it is priced in Singapore Mr Deputy Speaker, this year’s budget has brought the focus on cost of

Budget Debate 2017 – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 28 February 2017 / Budget 2017, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in Budget 2017, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) The Economy and the CFE: Missed Opportunities Madam Speaker, Singapore’s economy is at a crossroads. In the past, there was an economy driven

Early Childhood Development Centres Bill – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 28 February 2017 / daniel goh, education, Parliament2017 in daniel goh, education, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) Regulate for Innovation, Professionalism, Affordability Madam Speaker, I am a father of two young boys, the oldest in Kindergarten One and the

Early Childhood Development Centres Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 28 February 2017 / education, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in education, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 28 February 2017) Madam Speaker, it is important that we regulate our early childhood development centres sensibly and responsibly to ensure good outcomes for our

Parliamentary Q&A for 7 February 2017 Sitting

Posted 27 February 2017 / Parliament2017, Parliamentary Questions in Parliament2017, Parliamentary Questions 0

PERSONS APPOINTED AS NON-RESIDENT AMBASSADORS FROM 2011 TO 2016 Sylvia Lim asked if a list of the persons appointed by the Government as Non-Resident Ambassadors from 2011 to 2016 can

Parliamentary Q&A for 6 February 2017 Sitting

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ENFORCEMENT OF LABOUR COURT ORDERS ON ERRANT EMPLOYERS Sylvia Lim asked what mechanisms are in place to ensure that employers who are in financial problems continue to pay salaries that

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

Posted 7 February 2017 / Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, transport in Dennis Tan, Parliament2017, transport 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 7 February 2017) The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill is introducing changes covering different aspects of road traffic regulations. Among other things, the Bill is seeking

Parks and Trees (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 7 February 2017 / environment, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in environment, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 7 February 2017) Madam Speaker, the Parks and Trees Amendment Bill seeks to update the Parks and Trees Act to expand the powers of NParks

Parks and Trees (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 7 February 2017 / daniel goh, environment, Parliament2017 in daniel goh, environment, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 7 February 2017) Our Marine Park is Not A Mere Public Park Madam Speaker, I recall reading with delight back in 2014 the initiative to

Reserved Elections for the Presidency: Does Form Follow Function? – Speech by Pritam Singh

Posted 6 February 2017 / constitution, Parliament2017, pritam singh in constitution, Parliament2017, pritam singh 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 6 February 2017) Madam Speaker, the Workers’ Party opposes this Bill. The Workers’ Party believes that Singapore is best served by an appointed President and

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Chen Show Mao

Posted 6 February 2017 / chen show mao, constitution, Parliament2017 in chen show mao, constitution, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 6 February 2017) The Constitutional Amendment Bill last November effected changes to the Constitution relating to our Elected Presidency. This bill proposes to put in

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Sylvia Lim

Posted 6 February 2017 / constitution, Parliament2017, sylvia lim in constitution, Parliament2017, sylvia lim 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 6 February 2017) Madam Speaker, In November last year, Parliament debated the Constitution Amendment Bill which provided for the Presidency to continue to be an

Parliamentary Q&A for 10 January 2017 Sitting

Posted 1 February 2017 / Parliament2017, Parliamentary Questions in Parliament2017, Parliamentary Questions 0

PAYMENT FOR FAILED ERP DEDUCTIONS WITHOUT INCURRING ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Faisal Manap asked if payments for failed ERP deductions could be made without incurring administrative or punitive fees. Khaw Boon Wan

Parliamentary Q&A for 9 January 2017 Sitting

Posted 30 January 2017 / Parliament2017 in Parliament2017 0

MENDAKI EDUCATIONAL LOANS FOR POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES Faisal Manap asked for the reason why MENDAKI is not providing educational loans for post-graduate programmes. Yaacob Ibrahim replied that the initiative was discontinued

Active Mobility Bill – Speech by Pritam Singh

Posted 10 January 2017 / Parliament2017, pritam singh in Parliament2017, pritam singh 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 10 January 2017) This Bill aims to regulate the use of public paths, in response to the popularity of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Power-Assisted

Active Mobility Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

Posted 10 January 2017 / Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 in Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 10 January 2017) Madam, the Active Mobility Bill provides for a new legal regime for use of public paths by bicycles and other personal mobility

Civil Law (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Dennis Tan

Posted 10 January 2017 / Dennis Tan, law, Parliament2017 in Dennis Tan, law, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 10 January 2017) Madam, this Bill essentially legalizes and introduces Third Party Funding for legal costs of international arbitration proceedings in Singapore. Third Party Funding

Allowing Civil Claims for Negligence Arising from Safety Breaches during SAF Training – Adjournment Motion by Dennis Tan

Posted 9 January 2017 / Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 in Dennis Tan, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 9 January 2017) Deputy Speaker, sir, I would like to take this opportunity to address the House today about the Government Proceedings Act (GPA). Specifically, I

Retirement and Re-employment (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Daniel Goh

Posted 9 January 2017 / daniel goh, manpower and employment, Parliament2017 in daniel goh, manpower and employment, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 9 January 2017) Finally, the Effective Retirement Age of 67 Madam Speaker, this train has taken a very long time to arrive. Back in 1993

Retirement and Re-employment (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 9 January 2017 / Leon Perera, manpower and employment, Parliament2017 in Leon Perera, manpower and employment, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 9 January 2017) Madam, the Retirement and Re-employment Amendment bill seeks to amend the existing law to raise the re-employment age to up to 67

Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill – Speech by Leon Perera

Posted 9 January 2017 / finance, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 in finance, Leon Perera, Parliament2017 0

(Delivered in Parliament on 9 January 2017) Madam Speaker, the Securities and Futures Amendment Bill seeks to update and broaden the regulations that apply to the trading of capital

Speeches from 13th Parliament in Year 2017