Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry considers police and immigration records when assessing work permit applications and granting of in-principle approvals for the hiring of migrant domestic workers (MDWs) and, if not, why not; and (b) whether employers remain liable for the costs of bringing MDWs into SingaporeContinue reading “Considerations in Granting In-principle Approvals and Employer Liability for Migrant Domestic Workers”
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INCREASING BUS SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN NEW HDB BTO PROJECT AT RIVERVALE SHORES
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport with the recent completion of the new HDB BTO project at Rivervale Shores, whether there will be an increase in bus services available for residents living in and within the vicinity of the project to meet higher bus ridership and provide better transport connectivity. Mr CheeContinue reading “INCREASING BUS SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN NEW HDB BTO PROJECT AT RIVERVALE SHORES”
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO INVESTIGATE AND CLAW BACK ANY OVER-DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR INELIGIBLE GRANT CLAIMS BY SEVEN CHILDCARE CENTRE OPERATORS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Social and Family Development in respect of AGO’s audit finding where ineligible grant claims submitted by seven operators of childcare centres were approved for disbursement (a) whether the Early Childhood Development Agency has conducted a comprehensive review of all grant claims to determine the extent of over-disbursement;Continue reading “FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO INVESTIGATE AND CLAW BACK ANY OVER-DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR INELIGIBLE GRANT CLAIMS BY SEVEN CHILDCARE CENTRE OPERATORS”
HIRING OF EX-OFFENDERS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR AND RECOURSE FOR THOSE NOT ISSUED PROHIBITION ORDERS UNDER MAS ACT
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) for each year over the last five years, what is the number of ex-offenders who have been hired for positions in (i) banks and (ii) other financial services firms respectively; (b) whether MAS reviews the grounds on which relevant persons have beenContinue reading “HIRING OF EX-OFFENDERS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR AND RECOURSE FOR THOSE NOT ISSUED PROHIBITION ORDERS UNDER MAS ACT”
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION BY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN DSA SELECTION PROCESS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Education whether individuals who are involved in the selection process for the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise in schools are required to (i) make a conflict of interest (COI) declaration or (ii) abstain from the selection process should there be a COI or close affiliation with theContinue reading “CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION BY INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN DSA SELECTION PROCESS”
EXPECTATIONS ON COMPANIES TAPPING ANCHOR FUND @ 65 AND GROWTH IPO FUNDS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government has a role in determining the prerequisites for companies tapping on the Anchor Fund @ 65 and Growth IPO Funds; (b) if so, whether an eventual local public listing is a prerequisite for companies tapping onContinue reading “EXPECTATIONS ON COMPANIES TAPPING ANCHOR FUND @ 65 AND GROWTH IPO FUNDS”
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEMPORARY RELAXATION OF OCCUPANCY CAP ON HDB FLATS AND IMPACT ON OPEN MARKET RENTS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the assessment of the effectiveness of the Temporary Relaxation of Occupancy Cap since its implementation in addressing the mismatches in the rental demand and supply of HDB flats thus far; and (b) whether the open market rents of HDB flats have continuedContinue reading “EFFECTIVENESS OF TEMPORARY RELAXATION OF OCCUPANCY CAP ON HDB FLATS AND IMPACT ON OPEN MARKET RENTS”
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PM’S ROLE IN SETTING PRINCIPLES FOR THESE TERMS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what are the terms of reference provided to an Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC); (b) what are the principles underlying how terms of reference for EBRC are being determined; and (c) whether such decision is made by the Prime Minister. Mr ChanContinue reading “TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PM’S ROLE IN SETTING PRINCIPLES FOR THESE TERMS”
RECENT CLOSURES OF HIGH-TECH FARMING COMPANIES AND IMPACT ON “30 BY 30” PLAN FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether the Government remains committed to the “30 by 30” goal that aims to produce 30% of Singapore’s nutritional needs by 2030 locally; and (b) whether there are plans to (i) further boost local demand for locally produced food and (ii) addressContinue reading “RECENT CLOSURES OF HIGH-TECH FARMING COMPANIES AND IMPACT ON “30 BY 30” PLAN FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION”
SUCCESS OF HAWKERS’ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment since the launch of the Hawkers’ Development Programme, what is the number of applicants who have (i) successfully enrolled in the programme (ii) completed the training programme (iii) completed the apprenticeship (iv) started business operations and (v) continue to be in operation. MsContinue reading “SUCCESS OF HAWKERS’ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME”
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