Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): I thank the Senior Minister of State for his answer. As he is well aware, these price increases occur in a general environment where both prices in general are rising because of inflation but also potentially because of GST. Is there a specific formula or a model that theContinue reading “CASES REFERRED TO COMMITTEE AGAINST PROFITEERING PER QUARTER SINCE RECONVENING IN MARCH 2022”
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UPDATE ON EFFECTIVENESS OF ADDITIONAL LEVY ON CARS SOLD BETWEEN FOURTH AND SIXTH MONTH OF OWNERSHIP
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport (a) in each of the last five years, how many requests have been received to waive the additional levy (AL) payable by vehicle owners who transfer their vehicles between the fourth and sixth month from the date of registration; (b) how many requests for waiver have been granted;Continue reading “UPDATE ON EFFECTIVENESS OF ADDITIONAL LEVY ON CARS SOLD BETWEEN FOURTH AND SIXTH MONTH OF OWNERSHIP”
SHARING OF COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HDB CAR PARKS CO-LOCATED WITH COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND FOR CLEARANCE OF RENOVATION DEBRIS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development (a) in the past five years, of the HDB BTO projects with carparks that are segregated from commercial parts of the project, what percentage of such projects have had their carparks maintained by HDB while the residential blocks are maintained by the Town Council; and (b)Continue reading “SHARING OF COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HDB CAR PARKS CO-LOCATED WITH COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND FOR CLEARANCE OF RENOVATION DEBRIS”
SINGAPORE’S STANCE ON INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION’S DISCRIMINATION (EMPLOYMENT AND OCCUPATION) CONVENTION, 1958 (NO 111)
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Government intends to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No 111), which commits states to pursuing a national policy to ensure equality of opportunity and treatment in respect of employment and occupation, with a view to eliminating any discrimination,Continue reading “SINGAPORE’S STANCE ON INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION’S DISCRIMINATION (EMPLOYMENT AND OCCUPATION) CONVENTION, 1958 (NO 111)”
POSTAL BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM OVERSEAS VOTERS AFTER 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 DEADLINE
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister (a) how many postal ballots from overseas voters have been received after the deadline of 11 September 2023; (b) how many late arriving ballots have been postmarked before 1 September 2023; and (c) whether the ELD will consider having ballots delivered to appropriate embassies and consulates before beingContinue reading “POSTAL BALLOTS RECEIVED FROM OVERSEAS VOTERS AFTER 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 DEADLINE”
ACTION AGAINST EMPLOYERS MAKING UNFOUNDED OR FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Manpower whether any action has been taken against employers who make accusations against migrant domestic workers that do not result in charges or who make false accusations, including being barred from hiring migrant domestic workers in the future. Dr Tan See Leng: All reports of potential wrongdoing by employersContinue reading “ACTION AGAINST EMPLOYERS MAKING UNFOUNDED OR FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS”
ASSURANCE FOR FIRST-TIMER FLAT APPLICANTS TO OBTAIN UNITS WITHIN FIRST THREE TRIES GIVEN NEW CLASSIFICATION OF BTO PROJECTS
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for National Development how does the new classification of HDB BTO projects into Standard, Prime and Plus flats instead of mature and non-mature estates assure a first-timer family of a HDB BTO flat within the first three tries of application. Mr Desmond Lee: This question has been addressed in the oralContinue reading “ASSURANCE FOR FIRST-TIMER FLAT APPLICANTS TO OBTAIN UNITS WITHIN FIRST THREE TRIES GIVEN NEW CLASSIFICATION OF BTO PROJECTS”
LENGTH OF TIME MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT S ISWARAN WILL BE ABSENT FROM PARLIAMENT
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Prime Minister whether an update can be provided on the length of time Member of Parliament S Iswaran will be absent from Parliament. Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): Mr S Iswaran was granted leave of absence from Parliament Sittings as he was being formally investigated. Investigations are still ongoingContinue reading “LENGTH OF TIME MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT S ISWARAN WILL BE ABSENT FROM PARLIAMENT”
TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR POLLING THAT RESULTED IN REMOVAL OF VOTER NAMES FROM REGISTERS OF ELECTORS
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Prime Minister in view of the Elections Department’s press statement dated 24 August 2023 regarding the wrongful removal of names from the Registers of Electors after General Election 2020 (a) how many times has this happened in the aftermath of past elections or by-elections; and (b) what steps will be taken toContinue reading “TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR POLLING THAT RESULTED IN REMOVAL OF VOTER NAMES FROM REGISTERS OF ELECTORS”
PROPORTION OF HDB BTO UNITS LAUNCHED WHERE OPTIONAL COMPONENT SCHEME IS NOT APPLICABLE
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development in each year over the last five years, what are the number and proportion of HDB BTO units launched where (i) the Optional Component Scheme is not applicable and (ii) the pedestal pans are pre-fitted in the flats and whether this is optional or compulsory.Continue reading “PROPORTION OF HDB BTO UNITS LAUNCHED WHERE OPTIONAL COMPONENT SCHEME IS NOT APPLICABLE”
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