Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether he can provide an update on the transition framework for carbon tax that was first introduced on 12 January 2022; (b) how does the transition framework for existing facilities in the emissions-intensive trade-exposed sectors ease the transition without eroding the price signal for suchContinue reading “UPDATE ON TRANSITION FRAMEWORK FOR CARBON TAX”
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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INTEREST RATES AND LATE PAYMENT FEES FOR BANK AND NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LOANS IN SINGAPORE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister (a) whether there are maximum (i) interest rates for secured and unsecured loans and (ii) late payment fees, that banks and non-bank financial institutions can charge individuals in Singapore; (b) if so, what are such rates and fees respectively; and (c) if not, whether MAS will consider introducingContinue reading “MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE INTEREST RATES AND LATE PAYMENT FEES FOR BANK AND NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LOANS IN SINGAPORE”
PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SINGAPORE’S UPDATED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether the Ministry intends to conduct a public consultation on Singapore’s new or updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) which outlines Singapore’s efforts in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, that will be due under the Paris Agreement in 2025; and (b) whether this willContinue reading “PROPOSAL FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SINGAPORE’S UPDATED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS”
REVIVAL OF ANNUAL COMPETITIONS OR FESTIVALS FOR URBAN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether there have been any recent similar initiatives to the Urban Planning Festival held annually by the Urban Redevelopment Authority between 2016 and 2019; and (b) whether there are any plans to revive the annual Challenge for the Urban and Built Environment workshop and competition.Continue reading “REVIVAL OF ANNUAL COMPETITIONS OR FESTIVALS FOR URBAN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT”
UPDATE ON OVERPAYMENT INSTANCES TO MINISTRY STAFF VIA VITAL’S PAYROLL AND CLAIMS SERVICES OVER LAST THREE YEARS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) in each of the last three years, how many instances of overpayment to the Ministry’s staff made through VITAL’s payroll and claims services have been detected; (b) how many individuals have been affected; (c) what has been the total amount of overpayments made; (d) whatContinue reading “UPDATE ON OVERPAYMENT INSTANCES TO MINISTRY STAFF VIA VITAL’S PAYROLL AND CLAIMS SERVICES OVER LAST THREE YEARS”
FACTORING IN FINDINGS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER KEPPEL CLUB AND GILLMAN BARRACKS SITES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Government intends to take into account the Environmental Impact Study that was undertaken during the development of the former Keppel Club site, which found ecological connectivity for birds between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve, when conducting environmental studies of the proposed developmentContinue reading “FACTORING IN FINDINGS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER KEPPEL CLUB AND GILLMAN BARRACKS SITES”
FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUITABILITY OF PLANNED OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS FOR SCHOOL AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING TRIPS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Global Education Programme (a) whether there is any standard framework that is applied to assess if the planned overseas destination is unsafe or no longer suitable; (b) what support is given to Institutes of Higher Learning and schools in determining whether the destinationContinue reading “FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUITABILITY OF PLANNED OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS FOR SCHOOL AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING TRIPS”
SHINGLES CASES BY AGE GROUPS AND MONITORING SHINGLES’ VACCINATION NUMBERS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health in each of the last five years, how many cases of shingles have been recorded for those aged (i) under 50 years old (ii) between 51 to 75 years old and (iii) over 75 years old. Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health (a) whether theContinue reading “SHINGLES CASES BY AGE GROUPS AND MONITORING SHINGLES’ VACCINATION NUMBERS”
CASES OF PRESCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS BREACHING STAFF-CHILD RATIOS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) in 2023, what is the proportion of preschools and kindergartens that breached the minimum qualified staff-child ratios during programme hours for (i) three months (ii) six months and (iii) more than six months; (b) what measures are taken to ensure the ratio isContinue reading “CASES OF PRESCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS BREACHING STAFF-CHILD RATIOS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE”
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES ON STUDY LOANS UNDER MOE TUITION GRANT SCHEME AND INTEREST CHARGED
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education in each year of the last 10 years (a) how many full-time students in diploma or undergraduate courses in the Institutes of Higher Learning have taken up study loans under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme; (b) what is the average interest rate these students are being chargedContinue reading “FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES ON STUDY LOANS UNDER MOE TUITION GRANT SCHEME AND INTEREST CHARGED”
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