Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Madam, access to a bank account is essential in daily life in Singapore. In response to a cut filed in 2022 by my colleague, Mr Gerald Giam, then-Deputy Chairman of MAS Mr Lawrence Wong had spoken on the Limited Purpose Bank Accounts, which was then in its pilot phase.Continue reading “Bank Accounts for Ex-offenders”
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Carbon Emissions Regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): The demand for AI, especially generative AI, has been increasing exponentially in the past two years. With this comes a staggering increase in the energy intensity and by extension, carbon emissions intensity of AI-related activities. The Government should look into regulating the carbon footprint of the use and development ofContinue reading “Carbon Emissions Regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI)”
A Vibrant Equities Market
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Chairman, as late as May 2024, I asked the Prime Minister about the Government’s assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to increase the attractiveness of the Singapore equities market, and whether the Government will take the lead in promoting our equities market by encouraging the privately-owned companiesContinue reading “A Vibrant Equities Market”
Rekindling Exploratory Research & Quantum Computing
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”
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”
IMPACT ON VOTING RIGHTS ARISING FROM INCIDENT WHERE NRIC-REGISTERED ADDRESSES WERE CHANGED BY SCAMMERS
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance whether the Government has studied the impact on the voting rights of Singaporeans arising from scams involving changes of NRIC-registered addresses. Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): The Elections Department (ELD) draws data, including residential addresses, from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) toContinue reading “IMPACT ON VOTING RIGHTS ARISING FROM INCIDENT WHERE NRIC-REGISTERED ADDRESSES WERE CHANGED BY SCAMMERS”
UPDATE OF ELECTORAL REGISTER FOR VOTERS TURNING AGE 21 AFTER 1 JUNE 2024
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance whether the electoral register will be updated in 2025 to enable those turning 21 after 1 June 2024 to vote at the next General Election. Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): As the Elections Department announced on 22 January 2025, the Prime Minister hasContinue reading “UPDATE OF ELECTORAL REGISTER FOR VOTERS TURNING AGE 21 AFTER 1 JUNE 2024”
FACTORS FOR LOWER HIRING RATE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC SECTOR COMPARED TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what specific factors have contributed to the lower hiring rate of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the public sector compared to the private sector; (b) how the hiring rate of PwDs in Singapore’s Public Service quantitatively compares with that in other developedContinue reading “FACTORS FOR LOWER HIRING RATE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC SECTOR COMPARED TO PRIVATE SECTOR”
ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES REGULATOR SEPARATE FROM SGX
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether the Government will consider establishing an independent securities regulator instead of having Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) that undertakes all frontline regulatory functions and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGX; and (b) if not, why. Mr Gan Kim Yong (for theContinue reading “ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES REGULATOR SEPARATE FROM SGX”
SAFEGUARDS REQUIRED OF BANKS OFFERING DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES TO MINORS UNDER AGE 16
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what specific security measures and safeguards are required of banks before they can offer digital banking services to minors under 16 years old; (b) how do these measures differ from the requirements for adult accounts; and (c) what remediation processes must banks haveContinue reading “SAFEGUARDS REQUIRED OF BANKS OFFERING DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES TO MINORS UNDER AGE 16”
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