Written Answers to WP's Oral Questions
Mr Fadli Fawzi
Singapore's Stance On Recognition Of Somaliland As Independent And Sovereign State
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is Singapore's position on the recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore continues to recognise the Federal Republic of Somalia. There has been no change to our policy.
Investigation Into Firms Under Transboundary Haze Pollution Act For Recent Haze Due To Peat Fires In Johor
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether any firms inside or outside Singapore will be investigated under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act 2014 in relation to the recent peat fires in Johor that have caused Singapore to be impacted by haze; and (b) if not, why not.
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether Singapore has received any request from the Johor State Government or Malaysian federal government for assistance to put out the recent peat fires in Johor; (b) whether Singapore has offered assistance to Johor or Malaysia to put out the fires, and (c) if not, why not.
Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: I have addressed PQ18 in my combined oral reply on 12 February. For PQ19, Singapore has not received any requests from Malaysia for assistance to put out the recent peat fires in Johor. We are in touch with the Malaysians and will continue to monitor the situation.
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat
Criteria For Commencing Police Investigation On Report Of Voluntarily Causing Hurt Or Advising Victim To File Magistrate's Complaint
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) what criteria do Police use to decide whether to investigate a voluntarily causing hurt report or refer the victim to a Magistrate's Complaint; (b) whether these criteria account for repeated assaults by the same perpetrator; and (c) in the last three years, how many such reports resulted in (i) police investigation and (ii) referral to Magistrate's Complaints.
Mr K Shanmugam: Police will initiate investigations into reports of Voluntarily Causing Hurt (VCH) where there is harm to public interest and safety, it involves vulnerable victims, or there are other aggravating factors, including whether it is a repeat offence by the perpetrator.
Otherwise, the Police will advise complainants to file a Magistrate’s Complaint instead.
Between 2023 to 2025, there were about 14,000 reported cases of VCH each year. Approximately 30% of these cases were investigated. The Police do not track whether an investigation was initiated by the Police or directed by a Magistrate.
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Stepped-Up Vigilance Or Measures For Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Following Unc3886 Cyberattacks
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information in view of the UNC3886 cyberattacks, how is the Government working with technology vendors to ensure that zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by such actors are patched or mitigated across all sensitive public sector systems.
Mrs Josephine Teo: Zero-day vulnerabilities cannot be completely eliminated. By definition, the risk they pose cannot be fully addressed because “patches” are not yet available. However, the government does put in place measures to detect and prevent significant damage to key systems.
When we receive credible information on zero-day exploits, CSA and GovTech work with vendors to confirm the nature of incidents and accelerate remediation efforts where needed. In addition, we require critical system owners to conduct frequent security testing and threat hunting. This facilitates timely detection and remediation.
It is also important to put in place a layered defence approach. This means controls at the perimeter of systems, coupled with systematic efforts to detect unauthorised activity within our networks, deal with them robustly, and deal with attacks before significant damage is done.
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik
Effectiveness Of Dadah Itu Haram Campaign In Changing Attitudes Towards Recreational Drug Use
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs since the launch of the Dadah Itu Haram campaign in 2017 (a) whether the Ministry has commissioned perception studies or longitudinal research to assess changes in attitudes towards recreational drug use among Malay/Muslim youth; (b) if so; whether the findings can be made available; and (c) if not, whether the Ministry will consider undertaking such study to measure the campaign's effectiveness.
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) how does the Ministry ensure that the Dadah Itu Haram campaign effectively reaches at-risk youths within the Malay/Muslim community; and (b) what metrics are used to assess the resonance and behavioural impact of the campaign’s messaging among vulnerable subgroups within the community.
Mr K Shanmugam: The Dadah Itu Haram (or “DIH” in short) campaign was launched in April 2017, in consultation with community leaders, to raise awareness within the Malay community about the harms of drugs.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and all 70 mosques in Singapore help spread the DIH message widely to the Malay community. With the launch of the DIH grant for mosques in August 2024, an estimated 4,000 participants are engaged via mosques’ DIH-related events and activities yearly.
A Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) survey of the Malay community in 2020 found that 75% were aware of the DIH campaign, and 71% had a positive perception of it. CNB reviewed the detailed findings together with MUIS and community leaders. Following this review, the DIH’s campaign focus shifted from merely raising awareness, to encouraging mutual care and a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. The DIH tagline was refreshed in 2022 with the message, “Ambil Peduli, Hadir Di Sisi”, meaning “Show Care, Be There”.
Over the years, the DIH campaign has built up a strong ecosystem of partners and programmes to reach out to youths, including at-risk youths, through activities such as futsal and cycling. Ex-abusers who have stories that youths can relate to, are also invited to share their experiences and help guide youths away from drugs.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) conduct regular surveys to understand public perceptions and attitudes towards drugs and drug policies in Singapore. NCADA’s latest 2025 National Drug Perception Survey found that attitudes towards drugs amongst youths have turned more conservative, as more youths perceive that drug abuse is harmful. 87.7% held conservative views, compared to 83.2% in 2023. This is an indication of the effectiveness of our preventive drug education efforts, which includes the DIH campaign.
Effectiveness Of New Barrier-Free Parking System In HDB Car Parks
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry has conducted any study into the effectiveness and user experience of the new barrier-free parking system in HDB carparks; and (b) how will the system be improved to better serve future carpark users, particularly for those who may be unaware of the new parking arrangements.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: As part of the Housing and Development Board's (HDB’s) efforts to improve the parking experience for residents and motorists, HDB is trialling a barrier-free parking system at eight car parks. One benefit for users is that the system would send pre-enforcement alerts to motorists who have parked in unauthorised lots to inform them to shift their vehicles before a notice of parking offence is issued. With these pre-enforcement alerts, illegal parking cases have decreased by close to 60%.
HDB will continue to refine the system and study other technologies to enhance motorists’ parking experience at HDB car parks.
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Addressing Dangerous And Careless Driving
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) in each year over the past five years, what is the number of offences committed for each of (i) dangerous driving and (ii) careless
driving; and (b) in view of the Government's zero tolerance for road traffic fatality rates, what additional measures are being taken to address dangerous and careless driving.
Mr K Shanmugam: Between 2021 and 2025, the Traffic Police (TP) recorded an annual average of about 190 dangerous driving and close to 18,000 careless driving offences.
The Government adopts a four-pronged approach to road safety, involving enforcement, penalties, public education, and road infrastructure. For example, TP has started activating the speed enforcement function in some red light cameras. TP has also strengthened its traffic violation detection capabilities with the new Traffic Violation Enforcement Cameras, which have been deployed at some accident-prone areas and locations where offences are frequently reported. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) raised the fines and demerit points for speeding violations from 1 January 2026.
MHA and TP are considering further measures to enhance road safety and will announce them when ready.
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat
Addressing Situation Where Foreign Spouses Of Lower Income Elderly Singaporeans Cannot Work Without LTVP
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) how does the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application policy for foreign spouses of lower-income elderly Singaporeans avoid a catch-22 where incomes are insufficient and yet spouses cannot work without LTVPs; (b) whether ICA has modelled fiscal benefits of conditional LTVPs tied to employment versus long-term costs of institutional care from rejection; and (c) how does this support stable family formation for seniors.
Mr K Shanmugam: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) takes several factors into account in assessing Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) applications for foreign spouses of SCs and PRs, including the length of marriage, whether the couple has children from the marriage, the ability of the household to financially sustain themselves, and whether they have any adverse records. Where applicants declare specific caregiving needs, ICA also takes that into account.
Couples should check, before they get married, on the likelihood of the foreign partner obtaining long-term stay facilities. Every application has to in essence (among other factors) not end up requiring the Singaporean taxpayer to pay more eventually.
Outcomes Of Lung Transplants Performed In Singapore And Maintaining Expertise In This Field
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health given that fewer than 20 lung transplants have been carried out since 2000 under the Lung Transplant Programme (a) what were the outcomes of each lung transplant performed since 2020; (b) whether such volume is sufficient to maintain competence in such specialisation; and (c) whether solutions, such as treating subsidised ASEAN patients, have been explored to arrest any skills erosion.
Mr Ong Ye Kung: Patients undergoing lung transplant generally have end-stage lung disease. Lung transplant is the only remaining lifesaving treatment option for these patients. There are multiple factors that influence post-transplant outcomes. These include the recipient’s underlying diagnosis and presence of cardiopulmonary complications arising from the original lung disease, and the health condition at the time of transplantation.
Between 2020 and 2025, there were four lung transplant surgeries performed. Three of the recipients passed away, and the other is recovering well. The volume of lung transplant surgeries in Singapore is not expected to be comparable to Western countries, likely due to our lower prevalence of end-stage lung diseases. Nonetheless, the transplant team maintains their expertise through training at high volume transplant centres overseas, and participation in international conferences and workshops. Experts from Duke University Health System, one of the largest lung transplant programme in the United States, also proctor the transplant surgeons during transplant surgeries performed in Singapore. Transplant surgeons also maintain their technical skills by performing other thoracic surgeries involving similar surgical techniques used in lung transplants and undergo surgical practice using animal models.
Written Questions
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat
Measuring Success In National R&D And Private Sector Collaborations And Safeguards To Prevent Loss Of Singapore-Based Expertise
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what metrics does the Government use to measure success of collaborations between national R&D institutions and private sector partners; (b) how the Government differentiates success as a "project manager" coordinating vendors versus a "knowledge leader" developing in-house capability; and (c) what steps prevent hollowing-out of Singapore-based expertise in the national R&D institutions due to over-reliance on subcontracting.
Mr Gan Kim Yong (for the Prime Minister): The Autonomous Universities, A*STAR and other public research institutes collaborate with private sector partners to conduct industry-relevant research and development, and to commercialise inventions and technologies from publicly-funded research. Through these collaborations, our institutions build up capabilities and know-how while meeting industry needs. At the same time, they contribute to the economy and strengthen our Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) ecosystem.
Beyond capacity and knowledge building, the Government also tracks various indicators to measure the success of these partnerships, including Intellectual Property (IP) licensing, development of innovative products and services, and formation of new startups.
These collaborations between national research institutions and the private sector have been mutually beneficial. Our researchers are able to commercialise their intellectual property with companies, developing innovative products and services that help the companies stay globally competitive. This in turn spurs increased private sector research and development investments in Singapore and the creation of new high-value jobs, and further strengthens Singapore's RIE ecosystem.
Data On Ai Singapore's AI Apprenticeship Programme's Graduate Placement In Last Three Years And Transparency On Hiring Practices
Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information regarding AI Singapore's AI Apprenticeship Programme's (AIAP) asserting a graduate placement rate of over 90% (a) for each cohort in the last three years, what percentage of graduates were hired by AI Singapore or its affiliated
entities; (b) what percentage of permanent staff are themselves AIAP alumni; and (c) what measures ensure these statistics reflect genuine market absorption, not internal re-hiring.
Mrs Josephine Teo: The AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) develops skilled AI talent through hands-on project work with companies, providing practical training that supports both professional development and real-world AI deployment. The Member may refer to the written reply to PQ1035 given on 24 February 2026 on the progress made under the AIAP.
Ms He Ting Ru
Support Measures For Singapore-Based Firms Navigating Us Tech Restrictions And China Rare Earth Export Controls
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) what is the Ministry doing to help Singapore-based firms navigate US technological and transshipment restrictions and China's rare earth export controls; (b) how will the Ministry seek to review and update these support measures; and (c) how does the Ministry work with firms that face challenges from these regulations.
Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the relevant agencies issue advisories and conduct outreach programmes to raise awareness and build capabilities on export controls among the Singapore business community. For example, in April and June 2025, MTI and Singapore Customs issued advisories regarding unilateral export controls on advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence technologies, as well as the importance of accurate permit declarations for exports. Singapore Customs also works with their international partners to conduct annual outreach seminars on export controls. EnterpriseSG works with the Singapore Business Federation and its Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment to provide tools, resources and advisory support for businesses to navigate and manage their trade operations.
In addition, the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) was established in April 2025 to support businesses and workers in navigating global economic uncertainties. SERT launched the Business Adaptation Grant in October 2025 to help eligible enterprises adapt their business operations and strengthen supply chain resilience. The grant supports activities such as navigating trade compliance requirements, reviewing legal and contractual risks, and pursuing supply chain and market diversification.
The Government closely monitors global developments and will review the support measures for companies as needed.
Reviewing Singapore's 2030 Solar Targets Following 2GWp Target Success And Planned Pathway Towards Cleaner Energy Sources
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry with Singapore exceeding its 2GWp 2030 domestic solar installation target based on planned installations as of Q2 2025 (a) how does the Ministry intend to review and enhance more ambitious 2030 solar targets; and (b) what is the planned pathway towards transitioning away from new fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
Mr Gan Kim Yong: As announced at Budget 2026, we have increased the 2030 target for domestic solar deployment to 3 gigawatt-peak (GWp). Besides maximising the deployment of domestic solar, we are exploring other potential energy pathways that can decarbonise our power system. We are introducing next generation gas-fired power plants, that have a lower carbon footprint than the power plants in service today, and can be adapted to operate on new low-carbon fuels, such as hydrogen. We are also pushing forward with our plans to import low-carbon electricity from the region and building our capabilities in low-carbon alternatives, such as advanced nuclear. Even as we pursue these various pathways, we cannot escape the fact that Singapore remains alternative-energy disadvantaged. Hence, the pace of our decarbonisation will ultimately depend on technological advancements and the extent to which other countries are prepared to cooperate with us.
Timeline Of Indonesian Low-Carbon Electricity Projects And Impact On Future Household Electricity Prices
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) when are the six Indonesian projects with Conditional Licenses for 3GW of low-carbon electricity imports expected to turn commercially operational; and (b) what is the assessed impact on future household electricity prices as a result of this.
Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Energy Market Authority has issued Conditional Licences to six projects to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia. These project developers are working to obtain regulatory approvals and meet development milestones, and hope to begin commercial operations by the end of the decade.
Project developers are currently in the midst of commercial negotiations on power purchase agreements with businesses that are large electricity consumers. For now, there is no plan to mandate the purchase of imported electricity. It is up to the project developers to decide whether to offer households retail plans for imported electricity, and households can choose to take up these plans on a willing-buyer-willing-seller basis.
Challenges Affecting Uptake Of Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) Scheme And Successful Job Placement Outcomes
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Manpower since the launch of the Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) scheme in October 2025 (a) what factors contributed to fewer than 50% of the 800 places being taken up; (b) whether these factors include any employer participation or scheme design constraints; and (c) how many trainees have secured full-time employment with their sponsor companies upon completion.
Dr Tan See Leng: My reply will address Mr Gerald Giam’s oral Parliamentary Question (PQ) and Ms He Ting Ru’s written PQ filed for today’s sitting. The Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) and GRIT@Gov programmes were designed to improve the employability of graduates who needed more help to find a permanent job, amidst uncertain hiring sentiments last year compared to the exceptionally tight labour market in previous years. We provisioned for 800 GRIT and GRIT@Gov vacancies and are working with the various host organisations to expedite the filling of their allocated traineeships. While the number of filled traineeships has since increased to close to 400, we continue to prioritise channelling fresh graduates to full-time employment.
Applications for the GRIT traineeships have fallen by about 90% compared to when it was first launched in October 2025. Based on feedback from many host organisations, a significant number of applicants had declined traineeship offers as they had found full-time employment or decided to pursue other opportunities.
The 350 trainees were roughly split equally between GRIT and GRIT@Gov. We have sourced GRIT vacancies from companies in growth sectors that can offer quality traineeships for our graduates, and about a third of these vacancies were offered by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Correspondingly, about one‑third of GRIT trainees were with SMEs.
We have designed GRIT to facilitate the conversion of trainees into permanent employees with their host organisations before the traineeship ends. For example, host organisations that offer permanent employment to trainees before the completion of the traineeship would not be disadvantaged. If a host organisation hires a trainee who has completed at least three months of the traineeship, the organisation will continue to receive subsidies for the remainder of the traineeship duration. As the first batch of trainees only commenced their traineeships in December 2025, there have not been conversions so far.
Cost And Funding Of Free Shuttle Bus Service In Gek Poh And Bus Utilisation Rates Since 2025
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the cost and funding source for the free daily Gek Poh shuttle bus service; (b) what is the bus utilisation rate since its inception in September 2025; and (c) whether any preliminary studies or learning points from Marine Parade shuttle service have been considered before commencing the shuttle service in Gek Poh.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: Gek Poh Shopping Centre is currently closed for upgrading works, which are expected to complete in third quarter of 2028. To ensure that residents continue to have access to amenities during this period, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) has provided a free daily shuttle bus service to ferry residents between Gek Poh Shopping Centre and the nearby Hong Kah Point Neighbourhood Centre. This is not a new practice. HDB had previously provided such temporary shuttle services during similar upgrading projects for the convenience of residents. The context is different from the Marine Parade shuttle bus service.
The Gek Poh shuttle bus service cost around $14,000 per month, and is part of the lump sum tender for the upgrading of Gek Poh Shopping Centre. The shuttle bus is usually quite well-utilised during weekday mornings and around noon time on weekends.
Mr Fadli Fawzi
Consular Assistance For Singaporeans Detained By US Border And Immigration Services In 2024 And 2025
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether any Singaporeans in the United States of America have sought consular assistance following detention by the United States (i) Customs and Border Protection or (ii) Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 2024 and 2025, respectively; and (b) if so, how many.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) extends consular assistance to Singaporeans in the United States of America, including those detained by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There were eight cases in the past two years.
Recusal Of Non-Muslim Board Members From Decisions Made On Singapore College Of Islamic Studies' Islamic Curriculum
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) whether the non-Muslim members of the Board of Governors and Steering Committee will recuse themselves from decisions relating to the Islamic curriculum of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCSI); and (b) if not, why not.
Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: The development of the Islamic curriculum of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) and the decisions on all matters relating to the Islamic faith in the curriculum, will be led by the Mufti and supported by our religious leaders and scholars on the SCIS Board of Governors and Steering Committee, as well as its Advisory Panel. The College will also partner esteemed Islamic institutions from Egypt, Jordan and Morocco, in the design and delivery of its religious curriculum.
As the SCIS’ Islamic Studies programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, experts in fields beyond the Islamic Sciences may be consulted. This approach ensures that students will be equipped with a strong understanding of Islamic principles and a deep appreciation of the context of Singapore’s diverse and modern society, which will prepare our future religious teachers to serve the community more effectively.
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong
Verifying Approval Process For Singapore’s Exported Waste And Rejection Rates Of Waste Export In 2024 And 2025
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) how the Ministry ensures that the Prior Informed Consent from the state of import or transit required under the Basel Convention has been obtained before waste are exported from Singapore; and (b) what percentage of such waste have been rejected or returned by destination countries in 2024 and 2025.
Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Under the Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act, exporters of hazardous and other wastes controlled under the Basel Convention must obtain a Basel Permit from Singapore’s designated competent authority, the National Environment Agency (NEA), before any export of the waste can take place. NEA grants a Basel Permit to exporters only after receiving written consent under the Basel Convention Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure from the competent authorities of the states of import and transit regarding the export proposal.
In 2024 and 2025, none of such waste exported under a Basel Permit and PIC procedure was rejected or returned by destination countries.
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik
Application And Success Rates Of Special Approval For Additional Subsidies By Non-Working Main Applicants Since 2023
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for Social and Family Development for each year since 2023 (a) what is the (i) application rate and (ii) success rate of Special Approval applications for Additional subsidy for infant and childcare by non-working main applicants; (b) what are the common reasons cited in Special Approval applications for Additional subsidy.
Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: Under Special Approval, non-working applicants can receive subsidy support equivalent to what a working applicant can receive under extenuating circumstances. From 2023 to 2025, common reasons cited in applications include needing to care for other dependants, seeking employment, undergoing training/skills upgrading, pregnancy and illness.
From 2023 to 2025, around 3% of all recipients of Basic and Additional Subsidy applied for Special Approval. The approval rate for applications have remained high at around nine in 10.
To better support lower-income families, we have extended full childcare subsidies to families with a monthly household income of $6,000 or below for their income tier, regardless of the applicant’s working status. Additionally, families under the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB’s) Public Rental Scheme and the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF’s) ComCare schemes have been automatically eligible for maximum preschool subsidies, regardless of the applicant’s working status.
Impact Of 2022 Commercial Strata Subdivision Changes On Central Area Property Markets For SMEs
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for National Development since the implementation of restrictions on the strata subdivision of commercial properties in central area in 2022 (a) whether the Ministry has observed any significant changes in the prices or transaction volumes of strata-titled commercial units; and (b) what measures are being considered to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises have access to affordable commercial spaces for ownership in central area.
Mr Chee Hong Tat: The strata-subdivided commercial property market in the Central Area has remained stable since the implementation of strata-subdivision restrictions in 2022. Median prices increased modestly at an average of 0.4% per year between 2022 and 2025, compared to a decrease of an average of 0.8% per year in the pre-COVID period between 2016 and 2019. There was an average of 325 transactions per year between 2022 and 2025, compared to an average of 290 transactions per year between 2016 and 2019.
The subdivision restrictions apply only to specific commercial developments in prominent areas and key routes in the Central Area such as Orchard Road and Shenton Way, and those under the Central Business District Incentive and Strategic Development Incentive Schemes. Businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, continue to have access to a wide range of commercial spaces at different price points across the Central Area.
