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TECHNICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ISSUANCE OF HDB FLAT ELIGIBILITY LETTERS

Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for National Development (a) how many applicants were affected by the technical issues associated with the timely issuance of HDB Flat Eligibility letters since its implementation in May 2023; (b) what were the reasons for these issues; and (c) whether the problem has been fully resolved. The Senior Minister ofContinue reading “TECHNICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ISSUANCE OF HDB FLAT ELIGIBILITY LETTERS”

CHANGE IN COST OF PRODUCING NEWATER AND DESALINATED WATER, AND SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES FACING NEW WATER RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS

Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Mr Speaker, just two questions for the Senior Minister of State. First, in 2018, water prices were raised by 30%. The latest announcement by the Government sees them go up by another 18%. Can I ask the Senior Minister of State why such a short interregnum, as compared to the pre-2018Continue reading “CHANGE IN COST OF PRODUCING NEWATER AND DESALINATED WATER, AND SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES FACING NEW WATER RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS”

IMPACT OF DEFERRING PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE INCREMENTS

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport whether the Public Transport Council plans to expunge the 15.6% fare increase deferred for future Fare Review Exercises (FREs) after a 7% increase having been granted in 2023. Mr Chee Hong Tat: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Sir, my reply will also address Written Question No 14 byContinue reading “IMPACT OF DEFERRING PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE INCREMENTS”

NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS BROKEN DOWN BY PRIVATE CARS, COMPANY CARS, PRIVATE HIRE CARS AND SO ON

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport in each year over the last 10 years, including year-to-date, what is the breakdown in new car registrations by (i) private cars, (ii) company cars, (iii) private hire cars and (iv) others. Mr Chee Hong Tat (for the Minister for Transport): Over the past 10 years, thereContinue reading “NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS BROKEN DOWN BY PRIVATE CARS, COMPANY CARS, PRIVATE HIRE CARS AND SO ON”

CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTENSIONS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE EARLY ADOPTION INCENTIVE AND ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE FLOOR FROM 1 JANUARY 2024

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the considerations contemplated on the extensions of the (i) Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive and (ii) Additional Registration Fee floor that will be effected from 1 January 2024; and (b) what are the considerations taken into account for the adjustments of the VehicularContinue reading “CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXTENSIONS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE EARLY ADOPTION INCENTIVE AND ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FEE FLOOR FROM 1 JANUARY 2024”

DATA ON PROFITABILITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND THEIR GENERATED RETURNS ON INVESTED CAPITAL

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the Government has data on the profitability of each public transport operator for each of the last three years; and (b) if so, what are their respective generated returns on invested capital. Mr Chee Hong Tat (for the Minister for Transport): This question has beenContinue reading “DATA ON PROFITABILITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND THEIR GENERATED RETURNS ON INVESTED CAPITAL”

INCENTIVES FOR COFFEE SHOP OPERATORS WHICH MANAGED TO REPLACE SOLE HALAL FOOD STALL AFTER ORIGINAL VENDOR CEASED OPERATION

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry has considered providing incentives, such as discounted rental, for coffee shop operators who manage to replace their sole halal food stall with another halal vendor after the original vendor ceased operation during the tenancy period. Mr Desmond Lee: HDB coffee shop operators areContinue reading “INCENTIVES FOR COFFEE SHOP OPERATORS WHICH MANAGED TO REPLACE SOLE HALAL FOOD STALL AFTER ORIGINAL VENDOR CEASED OPERATION”

OUTREACH AND DESIGN EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE KEEPING TO LANES BY DIFFERENT USERS ON SHARED-USE PATHS

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the current education and outreach efforts to promote adherence to usage of lanes in shared-use paths; and (b) whether LTA has considered painting consistent colours on cycling and pedestrian lanes islandwide to demarcate these lanes clearly. Mr Chee Hong Tat (for the MinisterContinue reading “OUTREACH AND DESIGN EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE KEEPING TO LANES BY DIFFERENT USERS ON SHARED-USE PATHS”