Category Archives: PQ: Sylvia Lim

APPEALS ON RE-EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES AND INSTANCES WHERE CONCILIATION FAILED AND WHERE ERRANT EMPLOYER IS A PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYER

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Manpower (a) from 2016 to date, how many appeals on re-employment disputes has the Ministry received annually; (b) how many of these appeals are successful; and (c) what are the main reasons for unsuccessful appeals. Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Manpower regarding re-employment disputes reported in 2016 toContinue reading “APPEALS ON RE-EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES AND INSTANCES WHERE CONCILIATION FAILED AND WHERE ERRANT EMPLOYER IS A PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYER”

WAITING TIMES FOR HDB RENTAL FLAT ALLOCATIONS UNDER PUBLIC RENTAL SCHEME

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) what are the current waiting times for HDB rental flat allocations under the Public Rental Scheme for approved applications segmented by application zone; and (b) what is the Ministry’s updated assessment of the sufficiency of the supply of HDB rental flats to meet demand. Mr Desmond Lee: TheContinue reading “WAITING TIMES FOR HDB RENTAL FLAT ALLOCATIONS UNDER PUBLIC RENTAL SCHEME”

PARTS 4 TO 7 OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURES ACT

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) when does the Government intend to bring into force Parts 4 to 7 of the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act that apply to politically significant persons and political donations; and (b) whether the relevant Government department will issue compliance advice to guide political parties and individuals who areContinue reading “PARTS 4 TO 7 OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE COUNTERMEASURES ACT”

ACTIONS TAKEN BY SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE IN LIGHT OF LAPSES IN DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Education with regard to the findings of the Auditor-General’s Report for FY 2021/22 (a) what remedial actions are being taken by SkillsFuture Singapore in light of frauds and lapses in the disbursement of grants; (b) how much has been defrauded or overpaid since the inception of SkillsFuture; (c) how muchContinue reading “ACTIONS TAKEN BY SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE IN LIGHT OF LAPSES IN DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS”

ENERGY SUPPLY SITUATION IN SINGAPORE GIVEN GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SUPPLY

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) what is the Ministry’s updated assessment of the energy supply situation in Singapore for the rest of 2022, in the light of global competition for limited supplies of liquefied natural gas; and (b) whether the Government will consider any further measures to manage the affordability ofContinue reading “ENERGY SUPPLY SITUATION IN SINGAPORE GIVEN GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SUPPLY”

PRISONERS WHO PASSED AWAY DUE TO OLD AGE OVER LAST FIVE YEARS AND OFFENCES COMMITTED

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) over the last five years, how many prisoners have passed away due to natural causes related to old age; (b) of these prisoners who have passed away, what are the offences committed for their imprisonment; and (c) what is the age of the oldest prisoner currently incarcerated.Continue reading “PRISONERS WHO PASSED AWAY DUE TO OLD AGE OVER LAST FIVE YEARS AND OFFENCES COMMITTED”

EDUCATION AND RESKILLING PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE TO PRISONERS

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs regarding education and re-skilling programmes available to prisoners (a) whether there are any capacity constraints for such programmes that result in waiting lists; (b) on what basis are inmates prioritised in the event of capacity limits for these programmes; and (c) whether inmates serving long sentences such asContinue reading “EDUCATION AND RESKILLING PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE TO PRISONERS”

ASSESSMENT OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AS TREATMENT OPTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS AND OVERALL HEALTH

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the Government’s assessment of osteopathic medicine as a treatment option for musculoskeletal problems and overall health; and (b) whether there are any plans to register and regulate osteopaths as allied health professionals in Singapore. Mr Ong Ye Kung: Osteopathic medicine is considered a form of complementary medicineContinue reading “ASSESSMENT OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AS TREATMENT OPTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS AND OVERALL HEALTH”

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM RECENT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE REGARDING GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS AND MAINTENANCE OF PEACEFUL RELATIONS IN ASIA

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Defence what are the key takeaways from the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in relation to geopolitical dynamics and the maintenance of peaceful relations in Asia and globally. Dr Ng Eng Hen: As Singapore and MINDEF are host and facilitator, an assessment of the value of the SLD to the international community shouldContinue reading “KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM RECENT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE REGARDING GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS AND MAINTENANCE OF PEACEFUL RELATIONS IN ASIA”

PROPORTION OF COMCARE SHORT-TO-MEDIUM-TERM ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS REJECTED IN LAST THREE MONTHS AND ADJUSTMENT OF THRESHOLD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) in the last three months, what proportion of applicants for ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) have been rejected; and (b) in light of higher costs of living, whether the Ministry will consider adjusting the threshold criteria for household eligibility for ComCare SMTA. Mr Masagos Zulkifli BContinue reading “PROPORTION OF COMCARE SHORT-TO-MEDIUM-TERM ASSISTANCE APPLICANTS REJECTED IN LAST THREE MONTHS AND ADJUSTMENT OF THRESHOLD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA”