Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: Of all the Ministries, MFA’s work is probably the most esoteric to many Singaporeans. Some think that foreign policy is too complicated, is not as relevant to their daily lives as many domestic issues or is too sensitive to have open discussions about. As a result, foreign policy is often leftContinue reading “Engaging Singaporeans on Foreign Policy”
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Strengthening ASEAN’s Credibility
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Sir, the Workers’ Party supports Singapore’s efforts to work with our neighbours to bolster ASEAN. The regional grouping plays an important role in fostering deeper social, cultural and economic ties, enhancing regional stability and integrating Southeast Asian economies. An effective ASEAN can help countries in the region, including Singapore, toContinue reading “Strengthening ASEAN’s Credibility”
DATA ON FUNDS UTILISED FOR SINGAPORE GLOBAL NETWORK FUNDING PROGRAMME
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) in each of the past three years, how much funding has been utilised for the Singapore Global Network Funding Programme; (b) which are the main countries and cities where this funding has been utilised; (c) how many applications for funding are received and whatContinue reading “DATA ON FUNDS UTILISED FOR SINGAPORE GLOBAL NETWORK FUNDING PROGRAMME”
DATA ON HDB BLOCKS ABOVE 30 YEARS OLD SELECTED FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): I thank the Senior Minister of State for her reply. I just want to find out what is the age of the oldest block that has yet to be selected for HIP and where is that block located in, as far as constituency is concerned? And just now, theContinue reading “DATA ON HDB BLOCKS ABOVE 30 YEARS OLD SELECTED FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME”
Military Expenditure
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Sir, MINDEF’s total expenditure of FY 2023 is projected to increase 5.6% for over FY 2022, on top of an 11.3% increase from FY2021 to 2022. In the revenue on expenditure estimates for FY 2023/2024, military expenditure is just a single-lined item with an amount of $17.0 billion, without anyContinue reading “Military Expenditure”
Response to Budget 2023 Speech
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Mdm Deputy Speaker, as we step out of the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore continues to face numerous challenges as we navigate the uncertainties before us. In my response to the Budget Statement, I would like to discuss challenges faced by three stakeholders in our society – businesses, workersContinue reading “Response to Budget 2023 Speech”
REVIEW OF ALLOWANCES FOR FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMEN GIVEN INFLATIONARY PRESSURES
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Defence whether there has been any consideration towards raising the allowances for full-time National Servicemen in view of inflationary pressures and increases in the cost of living. The Senior Minister of State for Defence (Mr Heng Chee How) (for the Minister for Defence): Sir, full-time National Servicemen (NSFs)Continue reading “REVIEW OF ALLOWANCES FOR FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMEN GIVEN INFLATIONARY PRESSURES”
SIZE OF JOB MARKET FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the job market in the information and communications sector is shrinking; and (b) if so, whether the Ministry has correspondingly reduced the number of employment passes and S-passes issued to foreigners seeking jobs in this sector. Dr Tan See Leng: In the last few months,Continue reading “SIZE OF JOB MARKET FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR”
FURTHER ACTIONS ON SPH MEDIA TRUST’S INCORRECT CIRCULATION NUMBERS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Communications and Information regarding the further investigations into the discrepancy in circulation figures by SPH Media Trust’s Audit and Risk Committee (a) whether the Ministry will be asking the Committee to share its full investigation report with the public; and (b) when is the report expected toContinue reading “FURTHER ACTIONS ON SPH MEDIA TRUST’S INCORRECT CIRCULATION NUMBERS”
CASES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT AFFIX NEW ADDRESS LABELS TO THEIR IDENTITY CARDS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the Ministry is aware of individuals registering a change of address with ICA after moving house but continuing to use the address imprinted on their NRIC without affixing the sticker containing their new address on the back of their NRIC for nefarious purposesContinue reading “CASES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT AFFIX NEW ADDRESS LABELS TO THEIR IDENTITY CARDS”
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