Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether HDB coffee shop operators are required to replace their sole halal food stalls with another halal vendor once the original vendor ceases to operate; (b) if so, what is the timeframe within which the coffee shop operator must seek a replacement; and (c)Continue reading “REQUIREMENT FOR HDB COFFEE SHOP OPERATORS TO REPLACE EXITING HALAL FOOD STALLS WITH HALAL-CERTIFIED INCOMING ONES”
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STANDARDISED FORMS FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS GRANTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether samples or standardised forms for required documents accompanying applications for Government business grants may be made available. Mr Gan Kim Yong: The majority of business grant applications take place on the Business Grants Portal (BGP), which is part of the GoBusiness portal. The portalContinue reading “STANDARDISED FORMS FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS GRANTS”
BUDGET MEAL CRITERIA IN NEW LEASE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HDB RENTAL COFFEE SHOPS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the dollar amount that is deemed as a budget meal under the new lease renewal requirements for HDB rental coffee shops; and (b) in view of the new requirement to provide four budget meals spread across different stalls, what is the motivationContinue reading “BUDGET MEAL CRITERIA IN NEW LEASE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HDB RENTAL COFFEE SHOPS”
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITING SPORTS STADIUM WITHIN HOUSING ESTATE
The following question stood in the name of Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim – 6 To ask the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the considerations behind the siting of a sports stadium in a given housing estate; and (b) whether stadia equipped with running tracks are regarded as a standard amenity for everyContinue reading “CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITING SPORTS STADIUM WITHIN HOUSING ESTATE”
DISCOUNTS IN TICKET PRICES TO ATTRACTIONS FOR RESIDENTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry provides guidelines or subsidies for entry pricing for major attractions for tourists relative to Singapore residents and, if so, whether steeper discounts for residents are possible. The Minister of State for Trade and Industry (Mr Alvin Tan) (for the Minister forContinue reading “DISCOUNTS IN TICKET PRICES TO ATTRACTIONS FOR RESIDENTS”
PROTOCOLS FOR HDB CONTRACTORS ON REPAIR OF PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF EXTERNAL FACADES OF HDB BLOCKS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB specifies any protocol for construction contractors, such as investigating the source of the problem or taking samples of the paint to audit quality, if there is premature degradation or deterioration of external facades in HDB blocks, prior to its first repair and redecorationContinue reading “PROTOCOLS FOR HDB CONTRACTORS ON REPAIR OF PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF EXTERNAL FACADES OF HDB BLOCKS”
IMPACT OF BIOSWALES AND RAIN GARDENS ON PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF EXTERNAL FINISHES OF HDB FLATS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB has investigated if the Biophilic Town Framework, specifically the incorporation of bioswales and rain gardens into precincts, may contribute to the premature deterioration of external finishes of HDB flats. Mr Desmond Lee: Bioswales and rain gardens do not contribute to the formation of mouldContinue reading “IMPACT OF BIOSWALES AND RAIN GARDENS ON PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF EXTERNAL FINISHES OF HDB FLATS”
WARRANTY ON EXTERNAL PAINTWORK FOR NEW HDB BTO DEVELOPMENTS AND INCIDENCE OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) when has the specification requiring a six-year warranty for external paintwork for new HDB BTO developments been adopted; (b) whether HDB monitors the incidence of warranty claims; and (c) since 2011, how many such claims have been made by Town Councils annually. Mr DesmondContinue reading “WARRANTY ON EXTERNAL PAINTWORK FOR NEW HDB BTO DEVELOPMENTS AND INCIDENCE OF WARRANTY CLAIMS”
ANTI-MOULD PAINT FOR HDB FLAT EXTERIOR WALLS FOR FLATS BUILT NEAR HUMIDITY SINKS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether HDB has considered specifying even higher-grade weather resistant finishes, beyond the existing SS345 algae-resistant paint and SS500 elastomeric wall coatings, to account for varying project conditions, for example for seafront or riverfront housing estates. Mr Desmond Lee: To rectify mould growth on external walls, thoroughContinue reading “ANTI-MOULD PAINT FOR HDB FLAT EXTERIOR WALLS FOR FLATS BUILT NEAR HUMIDITY SINKS”
RECOGNITION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED AT FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Social and Family Development what considerations does the Ministry apply for the Early Childhood Development Agency to recognise educational qualifications obtained from foreign institutions, without the need to do a conversion course or take the Early Childhood Education diploma course. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: To ensureContinue reading “RECOGNITION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED AT FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS”
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