Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Chairman, on the topic of enhancing CPF returns, I would like to, once again, take the chance to raise concerns that I have previously voiced out in Parliament in each of the past four years and also earlier this year during the Budget debate. While I have been going onContinue reading “Enhancing CPF Returns”
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Growing Public Transport Ridership
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): In 2019, the LTA reported that they were on track to meet its 2030 target of a 75% public transport mode share for all peak period commutes. In 2016, the public transport mode share for MRT, Light Rail Transit (LRT) and buses was 62%. This increased marginally to 65% inContinue reading “Growing Public Transport Ridership”
A Vibrant and Liveable Sengkang
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): The Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA’s) long-term plan review highlights the Government’s strategy of building inclusive and close-knit towns by improving connectivity and injecting amenities within neighbourhoods and close to homes. Unlike older HDB estates or new BTO estates for certain neighbourhoods, all precincts within Sengkang are currently underserved whenContinue reading “A Vibrant and Liveable Sengkang”
A Vibrant Equities Market
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Chairman, as late as May 2024, I asked the Prime Minister about the Government’s assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to increase the attractiveness of the Singapore equities market, and whether the Government will take the lead in promoting our equities market by encouraging the privately-owned companiesContinue reading “A Vibrant Equities Market”
Rethinking CDC Voucher Scheme
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Lastly, on rethinking the CDC Voucher Scheme. In my 2024 and the recent 2025 Budget debate speeches, I highlighted that while the CDC Vouchers Scheme has provided some support for Singaporeans amidst the high cost of living, the support rendered is broad-based, with low-income households receiving the same payout as thatContinue reading “Rethinking CDC Voucher Scheme”
GST Concession to Hotels and Restaurants
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Singaporeans compare prices to get the best value for money for their purchases and to better manage the cost of living. According to the 2023 Household Expenditure Survey, about 16% of Singaporeans’ monthly expenditure is on food and beverage (F&B) services. Unfortunately, it is more complicated to compare prices when eatingContinue reading “GST Concession to Hotels and Restaurants”
Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Chairman, the reason for my cut on Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) transparency is simple. We must demand better standards from the investment managers managing our reserves and take the lead in transparency, accountability and governance standards, as these involve the stewardship of public monies for all Singaporeans, not just itsContinue reading “Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis (Sengkang): Mr Speaker, as the final Budget for this term of Parliament, I thought it would be interesting to share some trends I have observed over the past four years. Let me first begin, however, by stating the obvious: that the projected surplus of $6.8 billion for FY2025 was wildly unexpected,Continue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether, prior to 9 December 2024, the Personal Data Protection Commission had issued any directives to organisations against the use of NRIC numbers to authenticate an individual’s identity or as default passwords; (b) if such directives were issued, how did the Ministry ensureContinue reading “EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION”
ALLOWING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CHILD CONCESSION CARD VIA LIFESG APP
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government will consider allowing parents of children who are eligible for a Child Concession Card to apply for it online via the LifeSG app and have the card delivered to their registered home address after verification via Singpass. Mr Chee Hong Tat: All concession cardsContinue reading “ALLOWING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CHILD CONCESSION CARD VIA LIFESG APP”
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