Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what is the justification for employers to only accept medical certificates issued by polyclinics; and (b) whether there are any guidelines issued to employers on limiting the imposition of such a requirement. Dr Tan See Leng: The Employment Act states that employers must accept medical certificatesContinue reading “JUSTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYERS ONLY ACCEPTING MEDICAL CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY POLYCLINICS”
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CONSIDERATIONS OF HOSPITAL COMMITTEES IN ASSESSING MEDIFUND ASSISTANCE REQUESTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health what are the specific operational guidelines that are not eligibility criteria, including income thresholds and the number of recipients per household, provided by the Ministry to the MediFund committees as they consider requests for assistance. Mr Ong Ye Kung: While the Ministry of Health provides guidelines onContinue reading “CONSIDERATIONS OF HOSPITAL COMMITTEES IN ASSESSING MEDIFUND ASSISTANCE REQUESTS”
RATIONALE FOR $75,000 THRESHOLD AMOUNT IN DEPOSIT INSURANCE SCHEME
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister (a) what are the considerations behind the decision to insure deposits in local member banks at the amount of $75,000 under the Deposit Insurance Scheme, compared to higher amounts in other jurisdictions; and (b) whether this limit will be reviewed in light of higher per capita incomes.Continue reading “RATIONALE FOR $75,000 THRESHOLD AMOUNT IN DEPOSIT INSURANCE SCHEME”
DEDICATED CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN HDB MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS VS RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION-CONTROLLED POWER POINTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the reasoning behind the choice to install dedicated charging stations for electric vehicles in HDB multi-storey car parks, instead of alternatives, such as radio frequency identification-controlled power points; and (b) whether dedicated charging stations are the most attractive solution from a cost-benefit perspective.Continue reading “DEDICATED CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN HDB MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS VS RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION-CONTROLLED POWER POINTS”
SENSORY ROOMS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP THEIR SENSES WITHIN GOVERNMENT-OWNED SPORTS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth whether the Ministry will consider constructing sensory rooms, which are specially designed rooms that combine a range of stimuli to help individuals develop and engage their senses, within Government-owned sports and cultural facilities. Mr Edwin Tong Chun Fai: Our publicly-funded arts, heritage and sportsContinue reading “SENSORY ROOMS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP THEIR SENSES WITHIN GOVERNMENT-OWNED SPORTS AND CULTURAL FACILITIES”
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW MRT LINE SERVING NORTH AND NORTH-EAST REGIONS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport whether he can provide an update on the feasibility study commissioned for a new MRT line serving the north and north-east regions, which is separate from the North-South Line (NSL) and Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and running through Sengkang West, as announced in the Land TransportContinue reading “FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW MRT LINE SERVING NORTH AND NORTH-EAST REGIONS”
CREDIBILITY AND ADOPTION OF AI-BASED DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry has explored the credibility of AI-based diagnostic solutions; and (b) if so, what are the regulatory considerations that will be most important if there are more widespread adoption of such technologies. Mr Ong Ye Kung: Artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous and being usedContinue reading “CREDIBILITY AND ADOPTION OF AI-BASED DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS”
ALIGNING CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH MODEL IN UN CONVENTION ON RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry has considered amending the Character and Citizenship Education curriculum to be aligned with the social model of disability as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and (b) if not, why not. Mr Chan Chun Sing: Singapore’sContinue reading “ALIGNING CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH MODEL IN UN CONVENTION ON RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”
UTILISATION RATE FOR IMPLEMENTED FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS SIGNED WITH TRADING PARTNERS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry what is the utilisation rate for each of the 27 implemented Free Trade Agreements that Singapore has signed with these trading partners. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Ministry had previously provided data on total tariff savings from our network of 27 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)Continue reading “UTILISATION RATE FOR IMPLEMENTED FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS SIGNED WITH TRADING PARTNERS”
INCLUSION OF RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSES IN LABOUR CONTRACTS FOR NON-TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry monitors the inclusion of restraint of trade clauses in labour contracts, especially for middle-management and low-wage positions; and (b) whether the Ministry condones the inclusion of such clauses for non-top management positions. Dr Tan See Leng: The tripartite partners’ position is that employersContinue reading “INCLUSION OF RESTRAINT OF TRADE CLAUSES IN LABOUR CONTRACTS FOR NON-TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS”
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