Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development whether management corporations of strata title developments are allowed to use management or sinking funds for the construction of sheltered walkways from their development to the nearest bus stop for the safety and convenience of their residents. Mr Desmond Lee: A Management Corporation for aContinue reading “USE OF PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT’S MANAGEMENT OR SINKING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTERED WALKWAYS TO NEAREST BUS STOPS”
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COMPANIES BEING RE-DOMICILED TO SINGAPORE AND RELATED RISKS TO SINGAPORE’S REPUTATION WITH MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry keeps track of companies which re-domicile to Singapore to operate their headquarters out of Singapore rather than out of their countries of origin; (b) whether it has assessed if this practice presents any risks for Singapore with regard to itsContinue reading “COMPANIES BEING RE-DOMICILED TO SINGAPORE AND RELATED RISKS TO SINGAPORE’S REPUTATION WITH MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS”
MEASURES TO ENSURE RE-DOMICILED PREVIOUSLY FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES ADHERE TO SINGAPORE’S LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Home Affairs how does the Government ensure that foreign-owned companies that have re-domiciled in Singapore and are now known as Singapore companies adhere strictly to Singapore’s laws and regulations even as they continue to operate in their home countries and elsewhere in the region. Mr K Shanmugam: AllContinue reading “MEASURES TO ENSURE RE-DOMICILED PREVIOUSLY FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES ADHERE TO SINGAPORE’S LAWS AND REGULATIONS”
ALIGNING ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT VALUE AMOUNTS FOR TENDERS CALLED BY TOWN COUNCILS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether there will be an increase in the value of $70,000 under the Town Councils Financial Rules above which tendering procedures will be adopted; (b) if so, whether the value will correspond with the current estimated procurement value of $90,000 under GeBiz; and (c)Continue reading “ALIGNING ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT VALUE AMOUNTS FOR TENDERS CALLED BY TOWN COUNCILS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES”
ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS FOR GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGNS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Communications and Information (a) whether the Ministry has a budget for engaging social media influencers; (b) if so, how much is the budget; (c) what are the contents that influencers are engaged to publicise; and (d) how will the success of influencer campaigns be measured. The SeniorContinue reading “ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS FOR GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGNS”
GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT MARQUEE EVENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS IN DECISION-MAKING
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) when did the Government start supporting marquee performance or sports events through grants; (b) for events taking place in 2024, what are the total grants agreed upon and how many tourists are these events expected to attract; and (c) what are the estimated benefitsContinue reading “GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT MARQUEE EVENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS IN DECISION-MAKING”
JUSTIFICATION FOR POFMA CORRECTION DIRECTION ISSUED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2024 WITH DETAILS OF COUPLE’S FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Social and Family Development regarding the POFMA Correction Direction issued on 15 February 2024 that contained details of a couple’s financial situation including their CPF and MediSave balances (a) how does this level of disclosure align with the privacy protection standards under the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA);Continue reading “JUSTIFICATION FOR POFMA CORRECTION DIRECTION ISSUED ON 15 FEBRUARY 2024 WITH DETAILS OF COUPLE’S FINANCIAL INFORMATION”
USE OF DIFFERENT DEVICES OR CARDS WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING BUSES AND MRTS, AND CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport in 2023 (a) what is the number of times public transport commuters who were charged twice for the same bus or MRT trip because they used a different SimplyGo device or card for their entry and exit; (b) what was the total amount charged; (c) how manyContinue reading “USE OF DIFFERENT DEVICES OR CARDS WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING BUSES AND MRTS, AND CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS”
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT FOR FRESH APPLICATIONS FOR TAXI DRIVER’S VOCATIONAL LICENCE
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport (a) when did LTA start requiring new Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence applicants to have a GCE “O” or “N” level pass in English or at least a Level 3 pass in the Listening, Reading and Speaking modules of the Workplace Literacy-Computer Adaptive Test; and (b) why doesContinue reading “ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT FOR FRESH APPLICATIONS FOR TAXI DRIVER’S VOCATIONAL LICENCE”
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RECEIVING TUITION GRANTS AND THEIR EMPLOYMENT STATUS AFTER GRADUATION
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Education in each year from 2017 to 2023 (a) how many international students who received the MOE Tuition Grant graduated from local Institutes of Higher Learning; (b) how many failed to update the Ministry of their employment status with Singapore entities within (i) one year (ii) two yearsContinue reading “INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RECEIVING TUITION GRANTS AND THEIR EMPLOYMENT STATUS AFTER GRADUATION”
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