Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Education whether the entry requirements for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the National University of Singapore have become more stringent since 2019 to date and, if so, what are the reasons for this. Mr Chan Chun Sing: From 2019 to date, the National University of Singapore hasContinue reading “ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE’S FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES”
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AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE FUNDING EXTENDED TO EACH TOWN COUNCIL
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for National Development in each year from 2019 to date, what is the amount of Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) funding that is extended to each respective Town Council, expressed in dollar terms. Mr Desmond Lee: The Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) provides funding support for community-led improvement projects in HousingContinue reading “AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS COMMITTEE FUNDING EXTENDED TO EACH TOWN COUNCIL”
Parliament: LO Speech on Platform Workers Bill
Introduction Mr Deputy Speaker, the Platform Workers Bill comes to the House on the back of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers, recommendations which were approved by the Government in 2022. The Committee’s recommendations sought to strengthen protections for platform workers in three areas: adequate financial protection in case of work injuryContinue reading “Parliament: LO Speech on Platform Workers Bill”
SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO SINGAPORE BY INDIVIDUALS USING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS OR DATA
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether the Bangladeshi religious preacher who entered and delivered a sermon in Singapore on 9 August 2024 is on any watchlist in the possession of Home Team security agencies. Mr K Shanmugam: Thank you, Sir. My reply will also address a similar question raised by Mr Sharael Taha1 forContinue reading “SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO SINGAPORE BY INDIVIDUALS USING FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS OR DATA”
UPDATE ON REVIEW OF NTUC ENTERPRISE’S UNDERTAKING FOR SHARES OF INCOME INSURANCE
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth whether an update can be provided on MAS’ further work to establish the facts in relation to the representations made by the former CEO of Income Insurance Ltd (Income) and NTUC Enterprise, respectively, on whether NTUC Enterprise’s undertaking to hold on to the shares ofContinue reading “UPDATE ON REVIEW OF NTUC ENTERPRISE’S UNDERTAKING FOR SHARES OF INCOME INSURANCE”
PROVISION OF FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS IN MARINE PARADE, MACPHERSON AND MOUNTBATTEN
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the specific inputs and assessment of LTA on the provision of a community-specific shuttle bus service through the South East Community Development Council and People’s Association, in Marine Parade GRC, which is an additional service outside the public transport system; and (b)Continue reading “PROVISION OF FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS IN MARINE PARADE, MACPHERSON AND MOUNTBATTEN”
PROPOSAL TO TIGHTEN BTO SELECTION AND ALLOCATION PROCESSES IN TERMS OF NUMBER OF INVITATIONS TO BOOK FLATS AND NOTIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL BALLOTS
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for National Development whether there is scope for HDB to improve its processing time for BTO applications in order to prevent a situation where, on receipt of an unfavourable ballot number, an applicant proceeds to apply for a flat in a subsequent BTO exercise and receives a favourable number, onlyContinue reading “PROPOSAL TO TIGHTEN BTO SELECTION AND ALLOCATION PROCESSES IN TERMS OF NUMBER OF INVITATIONS TO BOOK FLATS AND NOTIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL BALLOTS”
Parliament: LO Speech on Reforming the Electoral Boundary Review Process
IntroductionMr Speaker, I rise in support of the motion. Let me outline my speech. First, for decades, the PAP has gained political advantage from the way that electoral boundaries have been drawn and redrawn. Second, in a fair and democratic political system, no party should gain such an advantage, and so Singapore should implement aContinue reading “Parliament: LO Speech on Reforming the Electoral Boundary Review Process”
APPROVALS GRANTED TO WORK PERMIT HOLDERS AND MDWS TO CONTINUE WORKING IN SINGAPORE BEYOND AGE 60
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether approvals, upon appeal or application, have been granted to work permit holders and migrant domestic workers (MDWs) to continue working in Singapore beyond the age of 60; (b) if so, how many of such approvals have been granted to work permit holders and MDWs respectively inContinue reading “APPROVALS GRANTED TO WORK PERMIT HOLDERS AND MDWS TO CONTINUE WORKING IN SINGAPORE BEYOND AGE 60”
REGULATORY ASSESSMENT OF ALLIANZ INSURANCE’S PLANNED ACQUISITION OF INCOME INSURANCE
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Thank you, Mdm Deputy Speaker. Just a few questions for the Minister. This pertains to the second thrust of his original reply, which was on the subject of Singaporeans’ access to affordable insurance products. Both my questions pertain to what has happened over the last 24 hours. The first pertains toContinue reading “REGULATORY ASSESSMENT OF ALLIANZ INSURANCE’S PLANNED ACQUISITION OF INCOME INSURANCE”
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