MPs – Page 44 – Office of the Leader of the Opposition

PMAs

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): In the recent review of existing regulations for PMAs, such as mobility scooters, the Active Mobility Advisory Panel recommended a speed limit of six kilometres per hour and for users to be medically certified. I agree that there should be a reasonable speed limit, given the risk of collisionsContinue reading “PMAs”

ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR WHEELCHAIR-BOUND RESIDENTS IN HDB BLOCKS WHERE LIFT UPGRADING PROGRAMME REMAINS UNFEASIBLE

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): I have a related question about the parameters that go into the thinking behind the overall LUP. This deviates a little bit from the accessibility issue, but in Sengkang, the district I represent, we have a large number of Sigma and LG lifts. When we appealed for consideration for theContinue reading “ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR WHEELCHAIR-BOUND RESIDENTS IN HDB BLOCKS WHERE LIFT UPGRADING PROGRAMME REMAINS UNFEASIBLE”

Managing Cancer Treatment Costs

Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Singapore, claiming nearly 24% of all recorded deaths in 2022. One in four Singaporeans is expected to develop cancer in their lifetimes. According to the Singapore Cancer Society, over the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, an average of 46 people per dayContinue reading “Managing Cancer Treatment Costs”

ENFORCEMENT AGAINST RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF BATTERIES FOR NON-ORIGINAL ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES

Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong (Hougang): Thank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for his answers. The Senior Parliamentary Secretary highlighted the harsh punishments when retailers are caught with selling illegal batteries or devices. Can the Senior Parliamentary Secretary share with the House, despite these harsh punishments, what are the challenges that LTA face in trying to clampContinue reading “ENFORCEMENT AGAINST RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF BATTERIES FOR NON-ORIGINAL ACTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES”

HDB Works and Delays

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Sir, in August last year, HDB confirmed that it had completed 72% of BTO projects that were delayed due to COVID-19 disruptions. In addition, 28% of the BTO projects delayed by the pandemic remain under construction. For these projects, around 22,000 affected households will progressively receive their keys by the first quarterContinue reading “HDB Works and Delays”

Waiting Times and Bed Availability

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Chairman, having to be hospitalised is physiologically and emotionally stressful in many ways. Fortunately, our health workers work hard to minimise the inconveniences of the experience as much as possible. Even so, to know that you have to wait long hours for a bed in Singapore does not correspond with what manyContinue reading “Waiting Times and Bed Availability”

Public Rental Scheme (PRS)

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Sir, I will touch on four matters related to HDB’s public rental scheme, PRS. First, on the Joint Single Scheme (JSS) Operator-Run, which was launched in December 2021. I would like to ask, how many applications HDB received in 2022 and 2023 and what is the success rate? Second,Continue reading “Public Rental Scheme (PRS)”

GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT MARQUEE EVENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS IN DECISION-MAKING

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) when did the Government start supporting marquee performance or sports events through grants; (b) for events taking place in 2024, what are the total grants agreed upon and how many tourists are these events expected to attract; and (c) what are the estimated benefitsContinue reading “GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO SUPPORT MARQUEE EVENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS IN DECISION-MAKING”

Silver Zone

Mr Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap (Aljunied): Madam, in MOT’s COS 2022 Debate, I had asked LTA to consider building sheltered linkways at pedestrian crossings, as part of a Silver Zone feature, towards further improving the safety of elderly Singaporeans when moving around the estate. I would like to seek updates on this suggestion. IContinue reading “Silver Zone”

MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION COVERAGE IN LIFTS IN NEW HDB DEVELOPMENTS TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY CALLS

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song (Aljunied): Sir, can I ask the Senior Minister of State if the 80% to 85% coverage includes car parks in HDB estates? Because some residents in my new estate in Tampines have reported some patchy coverage. Ms Sim Ann: Sir, I have with me a list of areas that are excluded fromContinue reading “MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION COVERAGE IN LIFTS IN NEW HDB DEVELOPMENTS TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY CALLS”