Category Archives: PQ: Gerald Giam

SEPARATE UNIQUE IDENTIFIER FOR SINGAPORE RESIDENTS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM NRIC NUMBER FOR USE IN DIGITAL SYSTEMS

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Ministry will consider implementing a separate unique identifier for Singapore residents for use in digital and administrative systems, distinct from the NRIC number; (b) if so, whether such an identifier can be designed to allow updates or changes following dataContinue reading “SEPARATE UNIQUE IDENTIFIER FOR SINGAPORE RESIDENTS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM NRIC NUMBER FOR USE IN DIGITAL SYSTEMS”

EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether, prior to 9 December 2024, the Personal Data Protection Commission had issued any directives to organisations against the use of NRIC numbers to authenticate an individual’s identity or as default passwords; (b) if such directives were issued, how did the Ministry ensureContinue reading “EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION”

PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry has completed the review of the Formula 1 contracts and tender processes as stated during the Parliamentary session in February 2024; (b) if so, what specific irregularities or compliance lapses have been identified in the review;Continue reading “PROGRESS OF REVIEW OF F1 CONTRACTS AND TENDER PROCESSES, AND LAPSES UNCOVERED”

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”

TAKE-UP RATE OF ENABLING MARK SINCE 2020 AND INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTION

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what has been the take-up rate of the Enabling Mark since its introduction in 2020 and whether it shows an upward trend; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider introducing financial incentives to encourage more employers to adopt it as a formContinue reading “TAKE-UP RATE OF ENABLING MARK SINCE 2020 AND INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE ADOPTION”

HDB ESTATES WITH PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THEM

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) which HDB estates currently have a Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System (PWCS) installed; (b) what is the breakdown of each system’s monthly operational costs per dwelling unit, including maintenance and electricity; (c) how do the monetised cost savings compare quantitatively to traditional waste disposal methods;Continue reading “HDB ESTATES WITH PNEUMATIC WASTE CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THEM”

ASSESSING IMPACT OF PAYMENT TERM EXTENSION BY MAJOR E-COMMERCE PLATFORM ON SMES AND REGULATORY INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT SMALL MERCHANTS

 Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry has assessed the impact of a major e-commerce platform’s recent extension of payment terms on small businesses in Singapore; and (b) whether regulations can be applied to ensure that large e-commerce platforms release payments promptly to supportContinue reading “ASSESSING IMPACT OF PAYMENT TERM EXTENSION BY MAJOR E-COMMERCE PLATFORM ON SMES AND REGULATORY INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT SMALL MERCHANTS”

COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Ministry will establish community standards, beyond existing regulations, to improve etiquette and reduce friction between motorised and non-motorised active mobility device users and pedestrians in public places; (b) whether these standards will include appropriate speeds for different situations, yielding to pedestrians, courteous bellContinue reading “COMMUNITY STANDARDS TO IMPROVE ETIQUETTE FOR MOTORISED AND NON-MOTORISED AMD USERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN PUBLIC PLACES”

STUDY ON HEALTH RISKS OF PROLONGED STANDING IN RETAIL SECTOR AND ITS IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry will consider conducting a study on the health risks of prolonged standing in the retail sector; (b) whether voluntary guidelines will be introduced to encourage retailers to provide seating breaks when not attending to customers and to counter cultural norms that expectContinue reading “STUDY ON HEALTH RISKS OF PROLONGED STANDING IN RETAIL SECTOR AND ITS IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION”

STEPS TO INCREASE UPTAKE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD BY MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what steps are being taken to increase the uptake of locally produced food by major institutional buyers which supply key Government entities, including the SAF, public hospitals, prisons, welfare homes and senior care centres; and (b) whether the Government will consider incentivisingContinue reading “STEPS TO INCREASE UPTAKE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD BY MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS”