Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether the Government assesses that there are more advantages as opposed to disadvantages in legislating for an age limit on the use of social media access by young children and teenagers; and (b) if not, why not. The Minister of State for Digital Development andContinue reading “EXAMINING AUSTRALIA’S MOVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR THOSE AGED 16 AND BELOW”
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EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether, prior to 9 December 2024, the Personal Data Protection Commission had issued any directives to organisations against the use of NRIC numbers to authenticate an individual’s identity or as default passwords; (b) if such directives were issued, how did the Ministry ensureContinue reading “EXPLANATION AND IMPACT OF POLICY CHANGE ON FULL NRIC NUMBER AND FURTHER MEASURES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION”
RENOVATION PLANS FOR FUTSAL COURT AND OTHER FACILITIES AT PETAL GARDENS IN EUNOS WARD OF ALJUNIED GRC
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth in view of the state of the sports and community facilities at Petal Gardens in the Eunos ward of Aljunied GRC (a) when does the People’s Association (PA) plan to renovate and modernise the futsal court and other facilities there; and (b) whether the MinistryContinue reading “RENOVATION PLANS FOR FUTSAL COURT AND OTHER FACILITIES AT PETAL GARDENS IN EUNOS WARD OF ALJUNIED GRC”
PLANS FOR EUNOS COMMUNITY CLUB AND TIMELINE OF CLUB’S REOPENING
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) what are the People’s Association’s plans for the Eunos Community Club (CC); (b) why has the CC remained hoarded up and closed to Eunos residents for many years; and (c) when does the Ministry intend for it to be reopened for resident and communityContinue reading “PLANS FOR EUNOS COMMUNITY CLUB AND TIMELINE OF CLUB’S REOPENING”
ENGAGING OPPOSITION MPs AND GRASSROOTS ADVISERS IN OPPOSITION CONSTITUENCIES FOR BUS SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the newly announced Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme announced in July 2024 (a) whether LTA is prepared to engage with Opposition Members of Parliament as well as Grassroots Advisers in Opposition-held constituencies on bus service enhancements for taxpayer benefit; and (b) whether LTA envisages the retentionContinue reading “ENGAGING OPPOSITION MPs AND GRASSROOTS ADVISERS IN OPPOSITION CONSTITUENCIES FOR BUS SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS”
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE’S FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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”
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”
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”
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