Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) how are sponsors and keynote speakers for the annual Singapore International Energy Week selected; (b) what is the amount paid by Aramco as the top sponsor of the event with a significant presence and a keynote speech; and (c) howContinue reading “CRITERIA IN SELECTION OF SPONSORS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT ANNUAL SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY WEEK”
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ANNUAL COST OF GOVTECH AS A COST CENTRE AND EXPECTED TIMELINE TO INCREASE REVENUE-GENERATING CAPACITIES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) in the last three years, what is the total annual cost booked to GovTech as a cost centre; (b) whether there are plans to increase the revenue-generating capacities of GovTech and its associated departments; and (c) if so, what are the key milestonesContinue reading “ANNUAL COST OF GOVTECH AS A COST CENTRE AND EXPECTED TIMELINE TO INCREASE REVENUE-GENERATING CAPACITIES”
ENROLMENT AND GRADUATION RATES OF FEMALE VIS-A-VIS MALE STUDENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING COURSES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education over the past five years (a) what are the enrolment and graduation rates of female students in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning courses across Singapore’s universities and polytechnics; (b) how do these figures compare to that of the male counterparts; and (c) what targeted measures areContinue reading “ENROLMENT AND GRADUATION RATES OF FEMALE VIS-A-VIS MALE STUDENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING COURSES”
SINGAPOREANS SEEKING DENTAL TREATMENT IN JOHOR BAHRU AND MEASURES TO ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS OF DENTAL INDUSTRY
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health (a) whether the Ministry has data on the number of Singaporeans who have sought dental treatment in Johor Bahru (JB) in the past year; (b) what is the average cost difference between comparable dental procedures in Singapore and JB; (c) how many dental clinics in Singapore haveContinue reading “SINGAPOREANS SEEKING DENTAL TREATMENT IN JOHOR BAHRU AND MEASURES TO ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS OF DENTAL INDUSTRY”
SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO AIC FOR FUNDING OF HEARING AIDS PURCHASE OUTSIDE OF SMF AND ATF
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Health in the past three years (a) how many applications have been made by Singaporean seniors to the Agency for Integrated Care for funding to purchase hearing aids outside of, or not having qualified for assistance under, the Seniors Mobility and Enabling Fund or the Assistive TechnologyContinue reading “SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO AIC FOR FUNDING OF HEARING AIDS PURCHASE OUTSIDE OF SMF AND ATF”
POSSIBILITY OF COOPERATION ON CIVIL NUCLEAR RESEARCH WITH OTHER COUNTRIES AFTER SIGNING OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH US
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs whether the civil nuclear cooperation agreement which Singapore signed with the United States of America on 31 July 2024 precludes Singapore from cooperating with other countries on civil nuclear research or applications. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: No. Ministry of Foreign Affairs11 November 2024 https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-na-18107
REVIEW OF BCA’S REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR PERIODIC FACADE INSPECTIONS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development (a) how often does BCA review regulations and guidelines for periodic facade inspections; (b) whether BCA has considered updating the regulations and guidelines to account for more extreme weather as a result of climate change; and (c) whether BCA will be conducting additional inspections ofContinue reading “REVIEW OF BCA’S REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR PERIODIC FACADE INSPECTIONS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE”
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SUBSIDIES FOR TCM CONSULTATIONS AND ENSURING QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS FOR THESE TREATMENTS WITHIN HEALTHIER SG
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Health (a) what eligibility criteria will determine access to subsidised Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultations under Healthier SG; (b) whether medical certificates issued by TCM practitioners will be accepted; (c) what quality assurance measures will ensure TCM treatments within Healthier SG meet the required standards; and (d) whatContinue reading “ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SUBSIDIES FOR TCM CONSULTATIONS AND ENSURING QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS FOR THESE TREATMENTS WITHIN HEALTHIER SG”
STRENGTHENING PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY IN REVIEW OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DETERRENCE
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development (a) what specific measures will the Ministry be considering in the review of the Animals and Birds Act to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty; (b) whether the Ministry will consider increasing jail terms and fines; (c) how do Singapore’s current penalties under the Act compareContinue reading “STRENGTHENING PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY IN REVIEW OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS ACT TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DETERRENCE”
US ETF EQUITY INDEX FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CPF MEMBERS TO INVEST THROUGH CPFIS AND PLANS TO INCLUDE DIRECT INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) which are the US Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) equity index funds that CPF members can currently invest in directly under the CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS); (b) given that the CPFIS-approved list includes only Singapore-based ETFs and that US equity exposure is available only through unit trustsContinue reading “US ETF EQUITY INDEX FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CPF MEMBERS TO INVEST THROUGH CPFIS AND PLANS TO INCLUDE DIRECT INVESTMENT OPTIONS”
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