Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) to what extent has Singapore contributed thus far towards combating COVID-19 globally and regionally, whether through COVAX or other multilateral or bilateral initiatives; and (b) what further contributions will Singapore make internationally towards combating COVID-19 in 2022. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Although we are a small country, Singapore recognisesContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT COVID-19”
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REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES’ INVESTIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR TEENAGERS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
8 Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether law enforcement agencies will review their protocols and implementation measures for dealing with crime suspects who are minors or who may have special needs. Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: Sir, these questions arose from the case of Justin Lee, who was investigated for drug offences. AContinue reading “REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES’ INVESTIGATION PROTOCOLS FOR TEENAGERS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS”
IMPACT OF CORRUPT TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FORMER LTA DEPUTY GROUP DIRECTOR ON STANDARDS AND SAFETY OF THOMSON-EAST COAST AND CROSS ISLAND MRT LINES
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Transport what are the implications on the standards and safety of the Thomson-East Coast and Cross Island MRT Lines arising from the actions of a former deputy group director of LTA who has admitted in Court to numerous corrupt transactions involving contractors working on the Lines. Mr S Iswaran: I thankContinue reading “IMPACT OF CORRUPT TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING FORMER LTA DEPUTY GROUP DIRECTOR ON STANDARDS AND SAFETY OF THOMSON-EAST COAST AND CROSS ISLAND MRT LINES”
UPDATE ON CASES REFERRED TO INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL AND WORK DONE SINCE ITS FORMATION IN 2014 TO STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES OF HOME TEAM
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs with regard to the Independent Review Panel (IRP) formed in 2014 to strengthen the systems and processes of the Home Team (a) how many cases have been referred to the IRP since its formation; (b) what is the nature of the cases referred; (c) who is the currentContinue reading “UPDATE ON CASES REFERRED TO INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL AND WORK DONE SINCE ITS FORMATION IN 2014 TO STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES OF HOME TEAM”
CONVICTION AND PUNISHMENT OF DAVID ROACH FOR ROBBERY OF BANK IN 2016
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs what is the process by which the Government will fulfil its assurances to the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) that Mr David Roach, who was extradited from the UK, will not suffer the punishment of caning that has been imposed on him by the Singapore Courts uponContinue reading “CONVICTION AND PUNISHMENT OF DAVID ROACH FOR ROBBERY OF BANK IN 2016”
FURTHER ACTIONS BY ASEAN FOR MYANMAR’S POLITICAL SITUATION FOLLOWING ASEAN LEADERS’ MEETING ON 24 APRIL 2021
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what is the Ministry’s latest assessment of the political situation in Myanmar; and (b) how best can ASEAN and Singapore contribute towards the well-being of the people of Myanmar. Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs following the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on 24 April 2021Continue reading “FURTHER ACTIONS BY ASEAN FOR MYANMAR’S POLITICAL SITUATION FOLLOWING ASEAN LEADERS’ MEETING ON 24 APRIL 2021”
FURTHER ACTIONS BY ASEAN FOR MYANMAR’S POLITICAL SITUATION FOLLOWING ASEAN LEADERS’ MEETING ON 24 APRIL 2021
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what is the Ministry’s latest assessment of the political situation in Myanmar; and (b) how best can ASEAN and Singapore contribute towards the well-being of the people of Myanmar. Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs following the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting on 24 April 2021Continue reading “FURTHER ACTIONS BY ASEAN FOR MYANMAR’S POLITICAL SITUATION FOLLOWING ASEAN LEADERS’ MEETING ON 24 APRIL 2021”
SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE REGARDING ISSUE OF FIREARMS TO OFFICERS OF SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE AND AUXILIARY POLICE FORCES TO MINIMISE RISK OF MISUSE
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs what safeguards are in place regarding the issue of firearms to officers of the Singapore Police Force and the auxiliary police forces to minimise the risk of misuse by officers. Mr K Shanmugam: I will set out some of the measures in place to manage the risk of securityContinue reading “SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE REGARDING ISSUE OF FIREARMS TO OFFICERS OF SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE AND AUXILIARY POLICE FORCES TO MINIMISE RISK OF MISUSE”
CONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS IN DECIDING CHARGES TO BE PREFERRED
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether existing protocols or practices mandate that law enforcement agencies consult the Attorney-General’s Chambers for advice in every case before finalising decisions on whether to charge suspects in Court or not and what charges to prefer. Mr K Shanmugam: The discretion whether to charge offenders in court, and what chargesContinue reading “CONSULTATIONS WITH ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS IN DECIDING CHARGES TO BE PREFERRED”
STATUS AND OUTCOME OF POLICE INVESTIGATIONS INTO REPORT BY SPORTSG IN APRIL 2017 ON ALLEGED MISUSE OF FUNDS RESULTING IN POLICE RAIDS ON LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Home Affairs what is the status and outcome of police investigations into a report by SportSG in April 2017 concerning an alleged misuse of funds, which resulted in police raids of the offices of the Football Association of Singapore and three local football clubs as part of the probe. MrContinue reading “STATUS AND OUTCOME OF POLICE INVESTIGATIONS INTO REPORT BY SPORTSG IN APRIL 2017 ON ALLEGED MISUSE OF FUNDS RESULTING IN POLICE RAIDS ON LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS”
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