Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Defence (a) whether respect for existing quiet hours from 10.30 pm until 7.00 am applies to SAF overflights; and (b) if so, whether the overflights will respect the extended quiet hours from 10.00 pm until 8.00 am recommended by the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise. DrContinue reading “APPLICATION OF QUIET HOURS FOR SAF OVERFLIGHTS”
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DEALING WITH NEIGHBOURS WHO PERSISTENTLY BREACH NOISE LIMITS AT HDB BLOCKS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs how does the Singapore Police Force deal with persistent noise violators in HDB blocks who have been issued prior warnings and who are distinct from residents involved in bilateral neighbour noise disputes. Mr K Shanmugam: The majority of noise complaints often arise from some issues betweenContinue reading “DEALING WITH NEIGHBOURS WHO PERSISTENTLY BREACH NOISE LIMITS AT HDB BLOCKS”
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATED CLEARANCE OF BABIES AND CHILDREN PASSING THROUGH IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs how is the Ministry resolving technical issues surrounding biometric identification for automated clearance of babies and children passing through immigration checkpoints. Mr K Shanmugam: As the physical features and biometrics of children aged below six are still developing and may not provide a reliable means ofContinue reading “BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATED CLEARANCE OF BABIES AND CHILDREN PASSING THROUGH IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS”
HDB ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC RENTAL HOUSING AND NEW BTO DEVELOPMENTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development what accommodation options does HDB provide for persons with disabilities in (i) public rental housing and (ii) new BTO developments, including flexi apartments. Mr Desmond Lee: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates and precincts are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all residents. AllContinue reading “HDB ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC RENTAL HOUSING AND NEW BTO DEVELOPMENTS”
MEDIFUND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Health whether there are any stipulations that a household already receiving financial support from MediFund for one family member is no longer eligible for such support for other family members. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health (Ms Rahayu Mahzam) (for the Minister for Health): There areContinue reading “MEDIFUND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD”
CONTROL OVER MAS ON CHOICE OF MONETARY REGIME OR TOTAL LEVEL OF RESERVES HELD
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister what is the scope of guidance or control on the choice of monetary regime or on the total level of reserves held, that the Government is able to convey to or exercise on MAS as an independent central bank. The Minister of State for Culture, Community and YouthContinue reading “CONTROL OVER MAS ON CHOICE OF MONETARY REGIME OR TOTAL LEVEL OF RESERVES HELD”
ABUSE OF GOVERNMENT-LINKED ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEMS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister (a) whether the Government tracks the prevalence of abuse of Government-linked online reservation systems, such as for SportSG facilities, where slots are subsequently resold; and (b) if so, what is the frequency of such abuses. Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister whether the Ministry hasContinue reading “ABUSE OF GOVERNMENT-LINKED ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEMS”
LAND VALUATION FOR COMMUNITY CENTRES AND CLUBS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Law how is the land valuation for community centres and community clubs calculated. Mr K Shanmugam: The answer relates to Community Centres and Clubs which are on land managed by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).1 The vast majority of Community Centres and Clubs are on land managed by SLA.Continue reading “LAND VALUATION FOR COMMUNITY CENTRES AND CLUBS”
PROVISION OF MULTI-RELIGIOUS PRAYER ROOMS AT AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITIES, POLYTECHNICS AND ITES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education (a) whether multi-religious prayer rooms may be provided at all autonomous universities, polytechnics and Institutes of Technical Education; and (b) if not, what are the constraints that inhibit such a provision. Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) are secular institutions which provide aContinue reading “PROVISION OF MULTI-RELIGIOUS PRAYER ROOMS AT AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITIES, POLYTECHNICS AND ITES”
SHARE OF SOPHISTICATED INVESTMENT PRODUCTS SOLD TO RETAIL INVESTORS AS PERCENTAGE OF ALL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS SOLD
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister (a) what is the prevalence of sophisticated investment products, such as structured products or those involving derivatives, being sold to retail investors as a share of all financial products sold; and (b) what requirements does MAS impose in terms of disclosure and pre-purchase counselling before non-accredited investorsContinue reading “SHARE OF SOPHISTICATED INVESTMENT PRODUCTS SOLD TO RETAIL INVESTORS AS PERCENTAGE OF ALL FINANCIAL PRODUCTS SOLD”
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