Rekindling Exploratory Research Ms He Ting Ru: Madam, Singapore’s research and development (R&D) landscape has a reputation for efficiency and the announcements in this year’s Budget undoubtedly add to our strengths in physical infrastructure. However, there is room to nurture truly visionary scientific research backed by the idea that detours and exploratory science can yield theContinue reading “Rekindling Exploratory Research & Quantum Computing”
Category Archives: Committee of Supply 2025
Moving from a Linear to Circular Economy
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Sir, when we refer to the circular economy in terms of our reduce, reuse and recycle targets, our concern typically comes from when is the day that Pulau Semakau is no longer able to take any more refuse. But I would like to ask the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS)Continue reading “Moving from a Linear to Circular Economy”
Progressive Wage Credit Scheme
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Mr Chairman, the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) has benefited many lower-wage Singaporean workers. We support this as workers deserve to be paid living wages. However, I have some questions today about the long-term sustainability of the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS) in the context of our overall economy and what MOF’sContinue reading “Progressive Wage Credit Scheme”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Mdm Deputy Speaker, many mid-career professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) are under pressure. Some are in industries that are shrinking or being disrupted, where jobs are disappearing faster than new ones are created. Others see their roles changing because of automation or AI. Some even face the anxiety of beingContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Madam, let me begin by acknowledging the considerable thought and effort that must have gone into the formulation of Budget 2025. The world is growing more complex and the impact of global developments are bound to have a significant impact on Singapore, given our dependence on international tradeContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Mr Speaker, I wish to focus on managing costs and resources for all. I will address three critical areas: one, budget marksmanship; two, the concept of affordability; and finally, the challenges faced by some vulnerable Singaporeans. First, on budget marksmanship. As highlighted by fellow Members, the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF’s) budgetContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Mr Speaker, as the final Budget for this term of Parliament, I thought it would be interesting to share some trends I have observed over the past four years. Let me first begin, however, by stating the obvious: that the projected surplus of $6.8 billion for FY2025 was wildly unexpected,Continue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Mr Speaker, for my Budget debate speech this year, I will start with the issue of our ongoing efforts for green transition, as I have done in past years, followed by the issue of support for adults with disabilities before touching on a few issues relating to healthcare and supportContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): Over the course of the past year, inflation has tamed substantially. At the brink of 2024, prices were rising at an uncomfortable rate of 3.7%, relative to the previous year. But by the end of last year, this had slowed to 1.6%, lower than the Monetary Authority of Singapore’sContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang): Mr Deputy Speaker, like every Budget in recent years, this year’s Budget has a long title underlining our country looking to a better future. As the volume over the General Elections builds, many expect that the spending taps will be turned on during this year’s Budget, and we have certainly seenContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
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