Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether the Government will consider establishing an independent securities regulator instead of having Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) that undertakes all frontline regulatory functions and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGX; and (b) if not, why. Mr Gan Kim Yong (for theContinue reading “ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT SECURITIES REGULATOR SEPARATE FROM SGX”
Category Archives: Parliamentary Questions
CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport (a) when is the three-runway system at Changi Airport expected to be operational; and (b) what is the projected increase in the airport’s passenger handling capacity thereafter. Mr Chee Hong Tat: The Member could refer to the written reply issued for Parliamentary Question No 14 for writtenContinue reading “CHANGI AIRPORT’S THREE-RUNWAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTED INCREASE IN PASSENGER HANDLING CAPACITY”
SPECIFIC TARGET YEAR FOR COMPLETION OF RELOCATION OF PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Defence (a) whether the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base is on track for 2030 and beyond; and (b) whether a specific target year for the relocation to be completed has been fixed and, if not, why. Dr Ng Eng Hen: In 2020, the Ministry of Defence repliedContinue reading “SPECIFIC TARGET YEAR FOR COMPLETION OF RELOCATION OF PAYA LEBAR AIR BASE”
STIPULATING MANDATORY RECORD-KEEPING PERIOD FOR CCTV FOOTAGE AT PRESCHOOLS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) stipulates the mandatory record keeping period for CCTV footage at preschools; and (b) if not, whether ECDA will consider doing so. Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: As part of regulatory requirements imposed by the Early ChildhoodContinue reading “STIPULATING MANDATORY RECORD-KEEPING PERIOD FOR CCTV FOOTAGE AT PRESCHOOLS”
REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport (a) in light of the imminent implementation of Electronic Road Pricing 2.0, whether there are any plans to revise the Vehicle Quota System for the total number of automobile COEs issued over the full 10 years; (b) whether the Ministry has conducted any study on what theContinue reading “REVIEW OF ZERO VEHICLE GROWTH POLICY, VEHICLE QUOTA SYSTEM AND REBATES GIVEN HIGH COE PRICES, INCREASED E-VEHICLES ADOPTION AND ROLL-OUT OF ERP 2.0”
HDB COMMERCIAL UNIT TENANTS ENGAGING IN ADDITIONAL TRADES ASIDE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED IN TENANCY AGREEMENT
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether tenants of HDB commercial units are allowed to engage in additional complementary trades aside from those specified in the tenancy agreement during their existing term without having to submit a separate application to do so; and (b) if not, whether HDB can considerContinue reading “HDB COMMERCIAL UNIT TENANTS ENGAGING IN ADDITIONAL TRADES ASIDE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED IN TENANCY AGREEMENT”
CASES OF NEA OFFICERS’ INABILITY TO GAIN ACCESS TO PROPERTIES TO CONDUCT DENGUE INSPECTIONS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) in each year of the last three years, how many instances were logged where National Environment Agency’s dengue inspection officers are unable to gain entry into a house due to residents not being at home or the property being vacant; and (b) whatContinue reading “CASES OF NEA OFFICERS’ INABILITY TO GAIN ACCESS TO PROPERTIES TO CONDUCT DENGUE INSPECTIONS”
ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL CANTEEN VENDORS TO OFFSET RISING COSTS
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry has conducted any feasibility studies on providing direct subsidies to school canteen vendors to offset rising costs of procuring healthier ingredients and compliance with nutritional guidelines; (b) if not, what are the reasons for not considering direct financial support to these vendors; andContinue reading “ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL CANTEEN VENDORS TO OFFSET RISING COSTS”
SAFEGUARDS REQUIRED OF BANKS OFFERING DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES TO MINORS UNDER AGE 16
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what specific security measures and safeguards are required of banks before they can offer digital banking services to minors under 16 years old; (b) how do these measures differ from the requirements for adult accounts; and (c) what remediation processes must banks haveContinue reading “SAFEGUARDS REQUIRED OF BANKS OFFERING DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES TO MINORS UNDER AGE 16”
NATIONAL QUANTUM OFFICE’S PRIMARY SCIENTIFIC MISSION AND FIVE- AND 10-YEAR MILESTONES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) what is the primary scientific mission of the National Quantum Office (NQO); and (b) what specific measurable quantum technology milestones has NQO set for the next five and ten years. Mr Heng Swee Keat (for the Prime Minister): The National Quantum Office (NQO) wasContinue reading “NATIONAL QUANTUM OFFICE’S PRIMARY SCIENTIFIC MISSION AND FIVE- AND 10-YEAR MILESTONES”
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