MPs – Page 4 – Office of the Leader of the Opposition

Safeguarding IP Rights of Creatives

Ms Sylvia Lim: Chairman, in Singapore, pursuing a creative career can be difficult due to the challenge of earning a stable living. However, it is vital that Singaporean artists, writers, filmmakers and other creatives can lead meaningful livelihoods and help support the growth of Singapore’s artistic and cultural landscape. To that end, I have come acrossContinue reading “Safeguarding IP Rights of Creatives”

Pre-trial Release

Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, a person facing investigations or criminal charges may need to wait several months or even years before his case is concluded. I have seen how some lower-income Singaporeans struggle with this. A simple parking violation that usually attracts an out-of-Court composition fine is not paid, eventually leading to a Court hearingContinue reading “Pre-trial Release”

Wet Markets

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): More than 10 years ago, in a 2013 publication, a National Heritage Board (NHB) Community Heritage e-resource on wet markets identified the numerous challenges facing wet market stall-owners, such as competition from hypermarkets, changing consumer profiles, unwillingness of children to take over stalls, significant physical labour and long hours. Over the lastContinue reading “Wet Markets”

Community Improvement Projects Committee Funding for all Town Councils

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) funding is an important source of Government grants for improving HDB estates. CIPC projects cover basic infrastructure, recreational facilities and communal amenities, including playgrounds, fitness areas and linkways. For example, on multiple occasions in this House, I have asked about the quantum of CIPC funds given toContinue reading “Community Improvement Projects Committee Funding for all Town Councils”

Resale Flats and Retirement Adequacy

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): HDB resale flat buyers are offered more grants than buyers of BTO flats, as BTOs are already subsidised by the HDB, whereas resale flats are priced at the market rate. As Singaporeans know, resale flat prices can be very high. Even flats with 60 years left on their lease can costContinue reading “Resale Flats and Retirement Adequacy”

Low Technology Farming Solutions

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Madam, as we advance towards a climate-resilient urban planning model, our local farms should not be left behind. In my speech during the Second Reading of the Food Safety and Security Bill in January, I highlighted the crucial role farms play in ensuring Singapore’s food security, especially with moreContinue reading “Low Technology Farming Solutions”

Same-floor Lift Access for All HDB Flats

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Chairman, I speak again on the issue of lift upgrading for the five blocks of HDB flats in Hougang Single Member Constituency (SMC), namely Blocks 363, 830, 831, 832 and 835, where there are still some flats which do not have same-floor lift access. I have been raising this issueContinue reading “Same-floor Lift Access for All HDB Flats”

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”

Helping Vulnerable Road Users

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): According to the Singapore Police Forces Annual Road Traffic Situation 2023 and 2024 reports, the number of traffic accidents is on an upward trend. Who are the most vulnerable on our roads? They are motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians. While motorcycles make up about 14.7% of the vehicle population, motorcyclists or pillion ridersContinue reading “Helping Vulnerable Road Users”