Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether HDB has performed any studies to ensure that existing multi-storey car parks (MSCPs) will maintain their structural integrity for an all-electric vehicle fleet; and (b) whether there are any plans to upgrade MSCPs that may not meet safety standards. Mr Desmond Lee: The HousingContinue reading “ENSURING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS FOR ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET”
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AUTOMOTIVE GRADE TEMPERATURE RANGES AND INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN TENDER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERP 2.0 ON-BOARD UNIT
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport whether the tender documentation for the ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit (OBU) specifically indicated that the OBU will need to satisfy (i) automotive grade temperature ranges or (ii) the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC-60068 and IEC-60529 standards. Mr Chee Hong Tat: As part of the tender requirements for ERPContinue reading “AUTOMOTIVE GRADE TEMPERATURE RANGES AND INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN TENDER SPECIFICATIONS FOR ERP 2.0 ON-BOARD UNIT”
OUTCOMES FROM GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMME, AND RATIONALE AND PLANS FOR PROGRAMME REVAMP
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Education (a) what is the average class size for primary school students in the same cohort (i) enrolled in the existing Gifted Education Programme (GEP) (ii) enrolled in schools offering the existing GEP but are not part of the GEP; and (b) how are average class sizes expectedContinue reading “OUTCOMES FROM GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMME, AND RATIONALE AND PLANS FOR PROGRAMME REVAMP”
PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether an update can be provided on LTA’s efforts since March 2024 to prepare for the enforcement of new regulations for the use of personal mobility aids (PMAs) in 2025; (b) what efforts have been expended to engage current owners who will have to giveContinue reading “PENALTIES FOR MISUSE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES”
IMPOSING MAXIMUM CHARGING LIMITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL CAR PARKS FOR FIRE SAFETY
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Government will mandate maximum charging limits for electric vehicles (EVs) in residential car parks for fire safety; and (b) how does the Government plan to reconcile EV adoption targets with the potential increased fire risks in high-density urban areas. Mr Chee Hong Tat: InternationalContinue reading “IMPOSING MAXIMUM CHARGING LIMITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL CAR PARKS FOR FIRE SAFETY”
Incidence of Drink Driving and Traffic Accidents among Drivers Aged 21 and Below in Past Three Years
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Home Affairs in the past three years (a) what is the number of incidence of drivers aged 21 years and below who are (i) caught for drink driving and (ii) involved in traffic accidents as a proportion of the population of drivers aged 21 and below; andContinue reading “Incidence of Drink Driving and Traffic Accidents among Drivers Aged 21 and Below in Past Three Years”
INSTALLATION OF ZEBRA CROSSINGS IN HDB CAR PARKS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether zebra crossings are allowed to be installed in HDB carparks; and (b) if not, whether the Government will consider allowing zebra crossings to be installed in HDB carparks in the interest of pedestrian safety. Mr Desmond Lee: Zebra crossings are allowed in the HousingContinue reading “INSTALLATION OF ZEBRA CROSSINGS IN HDB CAR PARKS TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY”
INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY MEASURES FOLLOWING MOBILE GUARDIAN APP BREACH
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Education (a) on what date did the Ministry first become aware of security vulnerabilities in the Mobile Guardian system; (b) what immediate steps were taken within the first 24 hours upon discovery; and (c) whether the vulnerability was immediately verified and patched, bearing in mind its critical natureContinue reading “INVESTIGATION AND SECURITY MEASURES FOLLOWING MOBILE GUARDIAN APP BREACH”
WRONGFUL TERMINATION OF WORK PERMIT OR S PASS HOLDERS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) how many wrongful termination cases have been filed by work permit or S Pass holders in the last 10 years; (b) in how many of such cases were the workers successful in their appeals; (c) for successful cases, what redress has been offered to theContinue reading “WRONGFUL TERMINATION OF WORK PERMIT OR S PASS HOLDERS”
CONSIDERATIONS FOR ISSUING CHANGE OF EMPLOYER LETTER TO MIGRANT WORKERS FACED WITH PENDING INVESTIGATIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what standards or thresholds are used to issue Change of Employer (COE) letters to migrant workers who are victims of illegal acts or accused of wrongdoing but found not to be culpable at the conclusion of investigations; and (b) what are the most common reasonsContinue reading “CONSIDERATIONS FOR ISSUING CHANGE OF EMPLOYER LETTER TO MIGRANT WORKERS FACED WITH PENDING INVESTIGATIONS”
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