Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Mr Chairman, in Malay please. (In Malay): Mr Chairman, I would like to seek clarification as well as share a suggestion on some matters related to the Malay-Muslim community. The first is about the Community Leaders Forum (CLF). The CLF was formed in October 2003. The objective of theContinue reading “Progress of Malay/Muslim Community”
Category Archives: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
MAKING MORE HISTORIC WAR BUNKERS ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth whether more historic war bunkers may be made accessible to the public via guided tours, or protected and developed into heritage attractions, so that more members of the public may visit them in a safe manner. Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: World War II (WWII) isContinue reading “MAKING MORE HISTORIC WAR BUNKERS ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC”
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITING SPORTS STADIUM WITHIN HOUSING ESTATE
The following question stood in the name of Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim – 6 To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the considerations behind the siting of a sports stadium in a given housing estate; and (b) whether stadia equipped with running tracks are regarded as a standard amenity for everyContinue reading “CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITING SPORTS STADIUM WITHIN HOUSING ESTATE”
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ENGAGE AND PAY VENDORS FOR GRASSROOTS SERVICES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether individuals who are volunteers but not staff of the People’s Association have the authority to approve decisions in relation to the engagement and payment of vendors for grassroots services; (b) if so, what is the rationale for such a convention; and (c) whetherContinue reading “COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ENGAGE AND PAY VENDORS FOR GRASSROOTS SERVICES”
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ENGAGE AND PAY VENDORS FOR GRASSROOTS SERVICES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether individuals who are volunteers but not staff of the People’s Association have the authority to approve decisions in relation to the engagement and payment of vendors for grassroots services; (b) if so, what is the rationale for such a convention; and (c) whetherContinue reading “COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ENGAGE AND PAY VENDORS FOR GRASSROOTS SERVICES”
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth in respect of current insurance coverage for national athletes in sports such as hockey, water polo and football (a) what is the baseline scope of coverage; (b) whether there are limits to the amounts covered per claim; and (c) what is the duration of the coverage.Continue reading “INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIONAL ATHLETES”
PROCESSES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF WIDELY-RECOGNISED HERITAGE SITES
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether there are any processes in place to ensure the protection of widely-recognised heritage sites, such as Haw Par Villa, which do not fall under the purview of NHB and existing laws that protect heritage sites and national monuments; (b) if not, whether the MinistryContinue reading “PROCESSES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF WIDELY-RECOGNISED HERITAGE SITES”
QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR MERCHANTS’ ENROLLMENT IN CDC VOUCHERS SCHEME
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the qualifying criteria for merchants to be enrolled under the Community Development Council Vouchers scheme; (b) whether an update can be provided on the number of merchants enrolled in the scheme; and (c) how many applications by merchants to be added inContinue reading “QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR MERCHANTS’ ENROLLMENT IN CDC VOUCHERS SCHEME”
USE OF GRASSROOTS ORGANISATION SCHEME IN OBTAINING BTO FLATS AND EXECUTIVE CONDOMINIUMS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what is the number of People’s Association grassroots leaders who benefited from the MND Grassroots Organisation Scheme when obtaining their (i) HDB BTO flats and (ii) Executive Condominiums (EC) in each of the last five years; and (b) what is the total number of HDBContinue reading “USE OF GRASSROOTS ORGANISATION SCHEME IN OBTAINING BTO FLATS AND EXECUTIVE CONDOMINIUMS”
RELEASE OF RACE-BASED AND/OR COMMUNITY-BASED DATA TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether the Government will release race-based and/or community-based data that are shared in closed-door settings with community leaders and groups, to Members of Parliament on a confidential basis if need be; and (b) if not, why. Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: Our public agencies make availableContinue reading “RELEASE OF RACE-BASED AND/OR COMMUNITY-BASED DATA TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT”
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