Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for National Development whether management corporations of strata title developments are allowed to use management or sinking funds for the construction of sheltered walkways from their development to the nearest bus stop for the safety and convenience of their residents. Mr Desmond Lee: A Management Corporation for aContinue reading “USE OF PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT’S MANAGEMENT OR SINKING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTERED WALKWAYS TO NEAREST BUS STOPS”
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COMPANIES BEING RE-DOMICILED TO SINGAPORE AND RELATED RISKS TO SINGAPORE’S REPUTATION WITH MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Ministry keeps track of companies which re-domicile to Singapore to operate their headquarters out of Singapore rather than out of their countries of origin; (b) whether it has assessed if this practice presents any risks for Singapore with regard to itsContinue reading “COMPANIES BEING RE-DOMICILED TO SINGAPORE AND RELATED RISKS TO SINGAPORE’S REPUTATION WITH MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS”
MEASURES TO ENSURE RE-DOMICILED PREVIOUSLY FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES ADHERE TO SINGAPORE’S LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Home Affairs how does the Government ensure that foreign-owned companies that have re-domiciled in Singapore and are now known as Singapore companies adhere strictly to Singapore’s laws and regulations even as they continue to operate in their home countries and elsewhere in the region. Mr K Shanmugam: AllContinue reading “MEASURES TO ENSURE RE-DOMICILED PREVIOUSLY FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES ADHERE TO SINGAPORE’S LAWS AND REGULATIONS”
FACTORING IN FINDINGS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER KEPPEL CLUB AND GILLMAN BARRACKS SITES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Government intends to take into account the Environmental Impact Study that was undertaken during the development of the former Keppel Club site, which found ecological connectivity for birds between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve, when conducting environmental studies of the proposed developmentContinue reading “FACTORING IN FINDINGS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER KEPPEL CLUB AND GILLMAN BARRACKS SITES”
FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUITABILITY OF PLANNED OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS FOR SCHOOL AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING TRIPS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Global Education Programme (a) whether there is any standard framework that is applied to assess if the planned overseas destination is unsafe or no longer suitable; (b) what support is given to Institutes of Higher Learning and schools in determining whether the destinationContinue reading “FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUITABILITY OF PLANNED OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS FOR SCHOOL AND INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING TRIPS”
SHINGLES CASES BY AGE GROUPS AND MONITORING SHINGLES’ VACCINATION NUMBERS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health in each of the last five years, how many cases of shingles have been recorded for those aged (i) under 50 years old (ii) between 51 to 75 years old and (iii) over 75 years old. Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Health (a) whether theContinue reading “SHINGLES CASES BY AGE GROUPS AND MONITORING SHINGLES’ VACCINATION NUMBERS”
INCREASING QUANTUM AND INCOME CEILING OF HDB’S OPEN MARKET RENTAL VOUCHER SCHEME FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES AND IN RESPONSE TO HIGHER RENTALS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) in the last three years, what is the average increase in open market rents for HDB 3-room, 4-room and 5-room flats; (b) whether the Government will consider raising the monthly household income ceiling of $7,000 for families using the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (Open Market)Continue reading “INCREASING QUANTUM AND INCOME CEILING OF HDB’S OPEN MARKET RENTAL VOUCHER SCHEME FOR LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES AND IN RESPONSE TO HIGHER RENTALS”
EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL BUYER’S STAMP DUTY DEADLINE TO DEVELOPERS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether an Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) deadline extension was granted to the developer of the Cuscaden Reserve and, if so, what is the reason for the extension and the terms and conditions associated with it; and (b) what is theContinue reading “EXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL BUYER’S STAMP DUTY DEADLINE TO DEVELOPERS”
UPDATE ON ENHANCED PRE- AND POST-TRANSACTION SAFEGUARDS UNDERTAKEN BY FINANCIAL ADVISERS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Prime Minister when will the enhanced pre- and post-transaction safeguards to be undertaken by financial advisers for Selected Clients be implemented. Mr Lawrence Wong (for the Prime Minister): The Monetary Authority of Singapore will publicly consult, by the middle of this year, on legislative amendments to enhance pre- and post-transactionContinue reading “UPDATE ON ENHANCED PRE- AND POST-TRANSACTION SAFEGUARDS UNDERTAKEN BY FINANCIAL ADVISERS”
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL MANDATE AND LEVIES FOR BUSINESS AVIATION FLIGHTS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether business aviation flights are required to use 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2026 and pay SAF levies; and (b) what is the basis for this levy being charged. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Sustainable Aviation Fuel levy will apply to all flights departing SingaporeContinue reading “IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL MANDATE AND LEVIES FOR BUSINESS AVIATION FLIGHTS”
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