Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether NParks is currently tracking the endangered dugong population and movements in coastal waters; and (b) what measures are being taken or planned to study and conserve unprotected seagrass meadows near Singapore’s coast that form refuges for the dugong population and are critical nursery sites for otherContinue reading “TRACKING OF DUGONG POPULATION AND EFFORTS TO CONSERVE ITS NUMBERS”
Category Archives: Parliamentary Questions
UPDATE ON LAMPPOST-AS-A-PLATFORM PROJECT
Mr Leon Perera asked the Prime Minister following the conclusion of trials in Geylang and One-North and the commencement of trials in Punggol Northshore, whether an update can be provided on the Lamppost-as-a-Platform (LaaP) project on the key performance indicators of the trials, insights gained from the concluded trials and preliminary findings from the Punggol Northshore trial.Continue reading “UPDATE ON LAMPPOST-AS-A-PLATFORM PROJECT”
TEMASEK HOLDINGS AND GIC’S FINANCIAL LOSSES FROM INVESTING IN CRYPTOCURRENCY PLATFORM FTX
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether there is a Singapore equivalent of the Norwegian Ministry of Finance’s Council of Ethics for the observation and exclusion of companies from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global; and (b) if so, whether the list can be shared and maintained publicly forContinue reading “TEMASEK HOLDINGS AND GIC’S FINANCIAL LOSSES FROM INVESTING IN CRYPTOCURRENCY PLATFORM FTX”
ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY STOP PLUNGERS AT MRT STATIONS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport (a) how many times have the Emergency Stop Plungers at MRT stations been activated in each of the last five years; (b) what proportion of such activations occurred during peak hours; (c) what proportion of such activations are non-emergencies; and (d) what is the average duration of service disruptionContinue reading “ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY STOP PLUNGERS AT MRT STATIONS”
PLANS TO MAINTAIN DYNAMISM IN TECH INDUSTRY AMIDST LAYOFFS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) how has the large number of layoffs from tech firms in the last year affected Singapore’s plans to have and maintain a thriving and dynamic tech industry; and (b) what mitigation factors are being undertaken to ensure that this goal remains. Mr Gan Kim Yong: TheContinue reading “PLANS TO MAINTAIN DYNAMISM IN TECH INDUSTRY AMIDST LAYOFFS”
COLOUR TEMPERATURE OF SINGAPORE’S STREET LIGHTING AND FEASIBILITY OF WARMER WHITE LIGHTING FOR STREET LAMPS ON MINOR ROADS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the colour temperature of Singapore’s street lighting; (b) whether studies have been conducted to determine the feasibility of warmer white lighting for street lamps on minor roads, in view of the potential benefits in terms of human health and light pollution; and (c) if so, whatContinue reading “COLOUR TEMPERATURE OF SINGAPORE’S STREET LIGHTING AND FEASIBILITY OF WARMER WHITE LIGHTING FOR STREET LAMPS ON MINOR ROADS”
INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY AND FUEL COSTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS YEAR-TO-DATE AND EXPECTED PROPORTION OFFSET BY SUBSIDIES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport in relation to the additional $200 million in subsidies to cover the increased costs to public transport operators due to the doubling of energy prices (a) what is the increase in electricity and fuel costs for public transport operators year-to-date; and (b) what proportion of the increase inContinue reading “INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY AND FUEL COSTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS YEAR-TO-DATE AND EXPECTED PROPORTION OFFSET BY SUBSIDIES”
TIME TAKEN FOR ANTI-SCAM CENTRE TO INVESTIGATE CASES
The following question stood in the name of Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim – 5 To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the (i) average (ii) longest and (iii) shortest time it takes for the Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) to investigate scam cases thus far; and (b) does the ASC provide guidance to individuals whoContinue reading “TIME TAKEN FOR ANTI-SCAM CENTRE TO INVESTIGATE CASES”
LOWERING SINGAPORE’S VOTING AGE TO 18
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Prime Minister whether there has been any reconsideration of lowering the voting age to 18 years. Mr Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister): The considerations for keeping our voting age at 21 have not changed. The replies to questions from Dr Lim Wee Kiak and Ms He Ting Ru thatContinue reading “LOWERING SINGAPORE’S VOTING AGE TO 18”
UPDATE ON FRESH CHICKEN SUPPLY FROM MALAYSIA AND EXPECTED IMPORTS FROM INDONESIA
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what is the Ministry’s assessment and update on the fresh chicken supply from Malaysia; and (b) when does the Ministry expect imports of fresh chicken to come in from Indonesia. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Live broiler chicken imports from Malaysia have resumed sinceContinue reading “UPDATE ON FRESH CHICKEN SUPPLY FROM MALAYSIA AND EXPECTED IMPORTS FROM INDONESIA”
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