9 Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister (a) whether MAS will consider leading a specific study into the regulatory lessons to be learnt from the collapse of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Terra and FTX; and (b) whether there needs to be tighter requirements to ensure the stability of regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in Singapore. 10 Mr Dennis TanContinue reading “BANKRUPTCY OF CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING PLATFORM FTX AND IMPACT ON SINGAPORE’S FINANCIAL MARKETS, REGULATION OF SUCH ASSET CLASS AND STRATEGIES OF SINGAPORE’S INVESTMENT ENTITIES”
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ENGAGING SINGAPOREAN MEDICAL STUDENTS TO SPECIALISE AS FAMILY DOCTORS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health in light of plans under Healthier SG to promote the use of family doctors (a) whether the Ministry has expended any efforts to engage Singaporean medical students locally or abroad to persuade more medical students and medical graduates to specialise as family doctors or family GPs; andContinue reading “ENGAGING SINGAPOREAN MEDICAL STUDENTS TO SPECIALISE AS FAMILY DOCTORS”
PROMOTING SAFE RIDING AND USE OF FOOTPATHS AND PARK CONNECTORS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether LTA will consider encouraging all pedestrians and all bicycle, personal mobility device and personal mobility aid users to keep left when using footpaths or the park connectors so as to promote safe and considerate use of footpaths and park connectors by all users; and (b)Continue reading “PROMOTING SAFE RIDING AND USE OF FOOTPATHS AND PARK CONNECTORS”
OVERSIGHT OF PRACTICE WHERE FOREIGN COUNTRIES PURCHASE ADVERTISING OR PRODUCE CONTENT FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION IN MAINSTREAM AND ALTERNATIVE MEDIA
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Communications and Information whether there is any Government oversight over foreign countries purchasing advertising or producing content for local consumption in mainstream and alternative media including having articles pertaining to their countries, which are unrelated to the promotion of tourism. Mrs Josephine Teo: Foreign countries are allowed to advertiseContinue reading “OVERSIGHT OF PRACTICE WHERE FOREIGN COUNTRIES PURCHASE ADVERTISING OR PRODUCE CONTENT FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION IN MAINSTREAM AND ALTERNATIVE MEDIA”
MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY SUPPLY LINES FROM SABOTAGE AND DISRUPTION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Trade and Industry what measures are in place to (i) safeguard pipelines and electricity cables supplying Singapore from overseas against sabotage and disruption (ii) ensure continuity in the event of a major disruption and (iii) expedite recovery. Mr Gan Kim Yong: Around 95% of Singapore’s electricity is generated usingContinue reading “MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ENERGY SUPPLY LINES FROM SABOTAGE AND DISRUPTION”
SAFEGUARDING SUBMARINE DATA CABLES AGAINST SABOTAGE AND MAJOR DISRUPTIONS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Communications and Information what measures are in place to (i) safeguard submarine data cables connecting Singapore with locations overseas against sabotage and major disruption (ii) ensure continuity in the event of a major disruption and (iii) expedite recovery. Mrs Josephine Teo: Submarine data cables are vital to the digitalContinue reading “SAFEGUARDING SUBMARINE DATA CABLES AGAINST SABOTAGE AND MAJOR DISRUPTIONS”
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SINGAPOREANS SUFFERING FROM PSORIASIS AS SIDE EFFECT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health whether the Ministry can consider extending the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme for COVID-19 Vaccination or other forms of financial assistance to Singaporeans who have suffered from psoriasis as a related side effect of COVID-19 vaccination, notwithstanding that it might not have resulted in any inpatient hospitalisationContinue reading “FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SINGAPOREANS SUFFERING FROM PSORIASIS AS SIDE EFFECT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION”
DURATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR RAISED CLIMATE AMBITION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) why is the public consultation for Singapore’s Raised Climate Ambition held for three weeks, compared to the public consultation on Developing Singapore’s Long-Term Low-Emissions Strategy which was held for three months in 2019 (2019 Consultation); and (b) whether submissions from participants will beContinue reading “DURATION OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR RAISED CLIMATE AMBITION”
REVIEW OF CAUSE FOR DISRUPTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEM ON 29 SEPTEMBER 2022
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the cause of the disruption to the electronic medical system on 29 September 2022; (b) how long does the Government expect the review of the system design and architecture and the eventual system upgrade will take; and (c) pending a complete review and systemContinue reading “REVIEW OF CAUSE FOR DISRUPTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEM ON 29 SEPTEMBER 2022”
SELF-SUFFICIENCY TARGET FOR AGRICULTURAL INPUTS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what is the current self-sufficiency level for agricultural inputs; and (b) whether Singapore will consider setting a target for a level of self-sufficiency on agricultural inputs. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Farms use a wide range of agricultural inputs from diverse sources, depending onContinue reading “SELF-SUFFICIENCY TARGET FOR AGRICULTURAL INPUTS”
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