Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport how does the Ministry work with schools to promote safe riding among students who use active mobility devices like bicycles as a mode of transport when going to school and riding through congested or residential areas. Mr S Iswaran: LTA partners schools in promoting safe riding practices amongstContinue reading “SAFE RIDING HABITS FOR STUDENTS USING ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES TO GET TO SCHOOL”
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SINGAPOREANS REGISTERED AS BEING IN ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) how many Singaporeans are registered as being in (i) Armenia (ii) Azerbaijan (iii) Kyrgyzstan and (iv) Tajikistan respectively; and (b) whether the Ministry is in touch with the respective Singaporeans. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: On part (a) of the question, as of 2 October 2022, the numberContinue reading “SINGAPOREANS REGISTERED AS BEING IN ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN”
MORE TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND ROUGH SLEEPERS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether there are any plans to build more transitional shelters for homeless persons and rough sleepers including those for displaced families with no access to other forms of accommodation. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: There are six Transitional Shelters with capacity for about 500Continue reading “MORE TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND ROUGH SLEEPERS”
SERVICE STANDARDS FOR NON-EMERGENCY OR PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry imposes service standards for the operation of non-emergency or private ambulance services that include waiting times; and (b) if so, what are they. Mr Ong Ye Kung: Ambulance services providing non-emergency conveyances are licensed as Medical Transport Service under the Healthcare Services Act. LicensingContinue reading “SERVICE STANDARDS FOR NON-EMERGENCY OR PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES”
MEASURES TO ENSURE SAFETY OF BUS STOP USERS FROM CYCLISTS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport what measures are in place to ensure that cyclists do not ride into bus stops or ride in ways that compromise the safety of bus stop users when travelling in close proximity of bus stops. Mr S Iswaran: LTA has been undertaking various infrastructural improvements and public educationContinue reading “MEASURES TO ENSURE SAFETY OF BUS STOP USERS FROM CYCLISTS”
ASEAN’S RESPONSE TO LACK OF PROGRESS ON FIVE-POINT CONSENSUS ON MYANMAR
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) to what extent has the ongoing crisis in Myanmar affected the credibility of ASEAN in promoting peace and stability in the region; and (b) whether ASEAN is considering a joint effort to engage the Myanmar leadership at the highest levels. Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked theContinue reading “ASEAN’S RESPONSE TO LACK OF PROGRESS ON FIVE-POINT CONSENSUS ON MYANMAR”
MEASURES TO IMPROVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE AMONGST TEACHERS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry is considering other measures besides pay increase to enhance the working conditions for teachers including concerns over workload and long hours, such as adding more staff. Mr Chan Chun Sing: Mr Speaker, Sir, first, let me thank Members of this House for theContinue reading “MEASURES TO IMPROVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE AMONGST TEACHERS”
CARE OPTIONS WITHIN COMMUNITY TO GIVE RESPITE TO CAREGIVERS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Social and Family Development what additional respite options and support for caregivers in the community are planned to help them care for loved ones with disabilities. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: The respite care options currently available for caregivers of persons with disabilities include Special Student Care CentresContinue reading “CARE OPTIONS WITHIN COMMUNITY TO GIVE RESPITE TO CAREGIVERS”
ENCOURAGING MORE TO JOIN SOCIAL SERVICE AND DISABILITY CARE SECTOR
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Social and Family Development what is being done to encourage more people to join the social service and disability care sector. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) works closely with Social Service Agencies (SSAs) to develop strategies and initiatives to attract manpowerContinue reading “ENCOURAGING MORE TO JOIN SOCIAL SERVICE AND DISABILITY CARE SECTOR”
YOUNG PEOPLE SEEKING HELP IN INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PAST YEAR AND NEED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SECOND MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
29 Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health (a) whether there has been an increase in the number of young people seeking help for mental health issues in the Institute of Mental Health in the past year; and (b) if so, whether the establishment of a second hospital specialising in mental health will be consideredContinue reading “YOUNG PEOPLE SEEKING HELP IN INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PAST YEAR AND NEED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SECOND MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL”
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