


Speech by Louis Chua On Economic Motion
In May this year, the Economic Strategy Review presented 32 recommendations across eight thrusts, the product of five committees and consultations with more than 7,700 stakeholders, with the full report released in June. It is a serious piece of work and I commend those involved. But as I noted in this House last September, Singapore has never lacked task forces and committees: the Economic Strategies Committee in 2009, the Committee on the Future Economy in 2016, the Future Economy Council, the Industry Transformation Maps, the Emerging Stronger Taskforce in 2020, and now the ESR and the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce. At this rate, reviewing the economy risks becoming a growth industry in its own right.



Speech by Louis Chua On Reforming Singapore's Public Transport System
Mr Speaker, world class infrastructure is not experienced in masterplans or at ribbon-cuttings. For the vast majority of Singaporeans, it is experienced at the bus stop downstairs, on the platform at the MRT station, in the daily journey to work and back home. It could be excellent service and smooth journeys, as articulated in the LTA’s service charter. Or it can be poor service and frustrating journeys if things don’t work well.



Speech by Louis Chua On CPF (Amendment) Bill
Mr. Speaker, the Central Provident Fund or CPF (Amendment) Bill introduced today marks the closure of an important chapter in the history of Singapore’s social security system. Specifically, it facilitates the transfer of Singtel Special Discounted Shares or SDS from the CPF Board to the Central Depository or CDP accounts of over 615,000 Singaporeans.



Speech by Louis Chua On Veterinary Practice Bill
Mr. Speaker, as a proud parent of a fur kid, I relate to the stress faced by pet owners when bringing their pet, often with much resistance, to the vet for a medical treatment or check-up. I am sure many pet owners can relate to how, they can somehow figure out whether they’re being taken to the dog run or being taken to the vet for a medical appointment. However, no matter how anxious or rebellious the patient may be, it is the patience, skill, and professionalism of our veterinary corps that often place both the patient and its owner at ease.



