Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Madam, Singapore’s total fertility rate stands at 0.97, yet delivery costs vary widely by maternal nationality. Foreign mothers married to Singaporean fathers whose children will be Singaporean by birth, face significantly higher expenses. At KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, a normal delivery in a C class ward cost Singaporean mothers $1,390, whichContinue reading “Maternity Fees for Mothers of Singapore Citizens”
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CPF Withdrawals and Nominations
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, for CPF members born in 1958 or after, who have not set aside their minimum sums, they can only withdraw $5,000 from their Ordinary Accounts (OA) when they reach 55. This is unlike the earlier cohorts who could withdraw a percentage of their OA savings at 55. This limit ofContinue reading “CPF Withdrawals and Nominations”
Comprehensive Consumer Protection
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Chairman, my cut today is focused on consumer protection for online scams. As to why I am filing this card for MTI instead of other more obviously connected Ministries, this is because I believe that the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore can play a major role in this area. AtContinue reading “Comprehensive Consumer Protection”
Safeguarding IP Rights of Creatives
Ms Sylvia Lim: Chairman, in Singapore, pursuing a creative career can be difficult due to the challenge of earning a stable living. However, it is vital that Singaporean artists, writers, filmmakers and other creatives can lead meaningful livelihoods and help support the growth of Singapore’s artistic and cultural landscape. To that end, I have come acrossContinue reading “Safeguarding IP Rights of Creatives”
Pre-trial Release
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, a person facing investigations or criminal charges may need to wait several months or even years before his case is concluded. I have seen how some lower-income Singaporeans struggle with this. A simple parking violation that usually attracts an out-of-Court composition fine is not paid, eventually leading to a Court hearingContinue reading “Pre-trial Release”
Myanmar and ASEAN
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Madam, the Myanmar civil war is now entering its fifth year. Causalities continue to mount. The United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimates that 15 million people face acute food insecurity and 3.5 million people are internally displaced due to the conflict. This comes on top of thousands killedContinue reading “Myanmar and ASEAN”
Driving Licence Renewals for Seniors
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, recently, I came across senior citizens who had problems trying to renew their driving licences after they reached 65 when they needed to submit medical reports. Some of them could not recall receiving letters from the Traffic Police about the matter. Others recounted receiving the letters, but explained that theyContinue reading “Driving Licence Renewals for Seniors”
Defending Parliament’s Role
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Chairman, I seek to move, “That the total sum to be allocated for Head F of the Estimates be reduced by $100”. Sir, law students learn early that the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary is the foundation of the rule of law. As such, I hope the House willContinue reading “Defending Parliament’s Role”
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Mr Speaker, I wish to focus on managing costs and resources for all. I will address three critical areas: one, budget marksmanship; two, the concept of affordability; and finally, the challenges faced by some vulnerable Singaporeans. First, on budget marksmanship. As highlighted by fellow Members, the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF’s) budgetContinue reading “Debate on Annual Budget Statement”
HDB OWNERS WITH ANNULLED MARRIAGES SELLING INSTEAD OF SURRENDERING FLATS IN LAST FIVE YEARS
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) in the last five years, whether HDB has permitted flat owners whose marriages are annulled to sell their flats instead of surrendering them; and (b) if so, what are the factors taken into account. Mr Desmond Lee: If flat owners are unable to form an eligible familyContinue reading “HDB OWNERS WITH ANNULLED MARRIAGES SELLING INSTEAD OF SURRENDERING FLATS IN LAST FIVE YEARS”
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