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"many of the initiatives that were raised by the PM in the drive to a Smart Nation have already been invented – e.g. the driverless cars by Google and other companies. There is a possibility that in copying the example of other countries the office will be imitating projects making Singapore a follower and less of a leader. How is the Smart Nation Program office envisaged to drive the development fresh new initiatives and what are the immediate to medium-term targets that have been set by the office?" - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: PMO – Smart Nation Programme Office (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 10 March 2015] Mdm...
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"The prevailing wisdom seems to be that as they are caregivers and are likely to be at home looking for their loved ones, they do not need to travel so much. This is not correct, and in some cases, transport costs can be high. I hope the Ministry in cooperation with TransitLink and MSF can look to better assist caregivers holistically and even more so, if there is little or no other family support to help the caregiver." - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Transport Subsidy for Caregivers (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Mdm...
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On Parking:
"I have written to the HDB Bedok branch office on three occasions, twice in the middle of 2013 and the third time towards the end of 2014 suggesting the construction of a multi-storey carpark to replace the existing heavy vehicle carpark, CP B46. The multi-storey carpark can come in the form of heavy vehicle parking facilities at the ground floor and normal parking lots above the ground floor, akin to the multi-storey carpark located at Block 848A, Yishun Street 81. This, I hope would be a win-win situation for the HDB in their administration of the site as well as for the residents, stallholders and patrons of the market and food centre. Additional carpark lots will also alleviate the parking issues faced by residents staying in the Block 544 to 547 Bedok North Street 3 cluster." - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Parking at Blk 538 Bedok North Street 3 (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul...
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On Season Parking Rates for Passenger Van:
"I would like to suggest that HDB work towards adopting a standardized measure in dealing with the aforementioned issues. First, to allow all Class 3 passenger vans to park at any HDB residential carpark as long as it could fit within the standard car lot. Second, to apply the parking rates in accordance to the carpark ascribed to the vehicle. These two changes, if made, will go a long way in streamlining administrative procedures and lightening the costs for self-employed Singaporeans with vans at their disposal for the purposes of their livelihood." - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Season Parking Rates for Passenger Van (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul...

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On AVA:
"Yesterday in Straits Times, an article titled, ‘Pigeon problem ruffles feathers’ reported an increase in complains on pigeon related nuisance. That is, 1420 cases in year 2012, 2080 in 2013 and 2490 in 2014. In view of the increase in such complaints, what else can AVA or MND do to assist? Lastly, as mentioned by a forum writer and I agree, that is, preventive measure is a better way to deal with this, through better design of buildings to prevent roosting and entry by birds." - Lee Li Lian （李丽连）





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) (MP Lee Li Lian)
By MP for Punggol East SMC, Lee Li Lian [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Madam,...
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On Pet Ownership:
"Perhaps, it is time for the Ministry to review the ban on cat ownership for HDB flats. By doing so, I hope cat lovers can adopt the community cats legally and take them home to feed and care for them as pets...
Hopefully, by allowing people to keep cats in HDB flats, we can inculcate responsible pet ownership and discourage indiscriminate cat feeding at our void decks and common properties." - PNG ENG HUAT





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Pet Ownership (MP Png Eng Huat)
By MP for Hougang SMC, Png Eng Huat [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Madam, For every responsible cat feeder out there, there are probably
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On Community Involvement Projects Committee (CIPC) Funding:
"I reiterate my call for the development of a neutral platform under MND’s auspices to address CIPC matters for the benefit of all residents in opposition wards." - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Community Improvement Projects Committee (CIPC) Funding (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in...
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On Rental Housing:
" in view of previously announced plans to increase the stock of rental flats, I would like to ask the Ministry what has been the result of the ramping up of rental housing options. Has there been an improvement in the waiting time? If not, what is the source of the bottleneck and does the Ministry intend to build more rental housing? " - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Rental Housing (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Sir, in view of previously announced plans to increase the stock of

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On Car Park Upgrading Information:
"the basis of this cut is to request for greater synergy and co-planning with the HDB about its plans to upgrade existing carparks in AHPETC town. While I appreciate the assistance provided by HDB branch staff to Town Council officers, more information can be shared to allow the Town Council to better plan the extent of repair works, better determine the timing of works and to coincide works with other redecoration and repainting works so as to minimise disruption to residents." - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Car Park Upgrading Information (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Sir, the...

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On Certificates of Entitlement:
"We could consider splitting Category D into D1 for motorcycles not exceeding 200cc and D2 exceeding. As 65% of motorcycles registered in 2013 and 2014 are not exceeding 200cc, it can be estimated that the D1 category will have a quota of 1,111 total COEs for the months of February to April 2015. This is equivalent to Category C for goods vehicles and the open Category E, so we should not see price volatility for Class 2B riders and the riders can be protected from higher bids by Class 2 riders.
Alternatively, would it be possible for motorcycle owners to pay the COE by instalment, so as to lighten their financial burden?" - Lee Li Lian （李丽连）





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) (MP Lee Li Lian)
By MP for Punggol East SMC, Lee Li Lian [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] In the...

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On Public Transport for the Disabled:
"Public transport accessibility is a key enabler for people with disabilities to commute for work and leisure, empowering them to be more independent, and enjoy more fulfilling lives and productive careers. This will more fully tap the potential of many Singaporeans." - Gerald Giam




COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Public Transport for the Disabled (NCMP Gerald Giam)
By Non-Constituency MP, Gerald Giam [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Mdm Chair, Public transport accessibility is a key enabler for pe

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On Environmental Impact Assessment:
"Could the Government provide more specific guidelines relating to when EIAs would be required for development projects? Perhaps for projects of a certain type? Above a certain size? In certain zones? Also how the assessments, and public consultation will be carried out. Could these be specified and formalized in a published Framework or in legislation?" - Chen Show Mao





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Environmental Impact Assessment (MP Chen Show Mao)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Chen Show Mao [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Madam...

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On Drones and Driverless Cars:
"New transport technologies like drones and self-driving cars have the potential to improve our quality of life, increase productivity and contribute to economic growth. It is important that regulation stays ahead of the curve, so as to provide a welcoming environment for these technologies, while addressing safety and security concerns." - Gerald Giam





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Drones and Driverless Cars (NCMP Gerald Giam)
By Non-Constituency MP, Gerald Giam [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Mdm...
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On Housing Tribunal:
"There are often issues arising between flat lessees and the HDB and Town Councils over who bears the responsibility of rectifying problems...
Currently, there are no low-cost procedures for a neutral body to adjudicate such matters. To be fair to everyone, the government could look into setting up a low-cost Housing Tribunal to adjudicate and mediate in disputes between HDB, Town Councils and flat lessees." - Sylvia Lim





COS 2015 Debate: MND – Housing Tribunal (MP Sylvia Lim)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 10 March 2015] Over 80% of Singapore residents live in HDB housing. HDB is the lan

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On Safer Traffic Junctions:
"We have probably witnessed such incidents at signalized junctions where drivers turning right are caught in cross traffic because they have to make a sudden stop to allow pedestrians to cross. These drivers are putting themselves in harm’s way at the same time because they are stuck in the middle of the traffic junction with vehicles having the right of way bearing down on them." - PNG ENG HUAT





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Safer Traffic Junctions (MP Png Eng Huat)
By MP for Hougang SMC, Png Eng Huat [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Madam,...

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On Dengue Outbreaks:
"Despite the best efforts of residents and NEA officers to do source eradication, the spread of dengue has persisted. Ministry of Health data shows the total number of reported cases of dengue in 2014 was 18,315. This was down from the 2013 figure of 22,101. However, both 2013 and 2014 figures were a massive jump from 2012 where only 4,602 dengue cases were reported. In the first 7 weeks of 2015 alone, there were 1,468 reported cases of dengue.
It is vital to pursue other responses." - Sylvia Lim





COS 2015 Debate: MEWR – Dengue Outbreak (MP Sylvia Lim)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] This is the third year in a row that I have spoken on dengue, as this

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On a Clean Society:
"From the observation on the ground, Singapore has not become cleaner over the years despite NEA having to spend an average of $3 million a year on anti-litter campaigns and outreach activities since 2010...
Therefore I would like to encourage the Ministry to bring back the spirit of our early campaign in our jubilee year and to spare no effort in its drive to keep the bad habits of littering at bay....
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COS 2015 Debate: MEWR – Towards a Clean Society (MP Png Eng Huat)

By MP for Hougang SMC, Png Eng Huat [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Madam,...
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On Public Transport Security:
"From May 2010, there have been four incidents of such break-ins detected at MRT depots, the latest in November last year. This was despite various security measures being employed by SMRT and reassurances given in this House since 2010 about a comprehensive security review being undertaken by the Public Transport Security Committee to address security gaps in our entire transport system.
Are these measures working? Just last month, on 27 February, train services were stopped briefly in the evening as a result of a man walking on the viaduct between Bukit Gombak and Choa Chu Kang stations." - Sylvia Lim





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Public Transport Security (MP Sylvia Lim)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] The spate of vandals breaking onto trains at Bishan depot causes much

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On Certificates of Entitlement:
"I would like to ask the Ministry of Transport to look into the possibility of giving vehicle owners renewing their COEs for the same vehicle a rebate or concession, if their usage of the vehicle in the first 10 years is below a threshold and the COE renewed is not transferable. There would also be a corresponding need to also ensure that odometers recording mileages are not tampered with, which would at the same time be a good safeguard for consumers of used cars." - Sylvia Lim





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Certificates of Entitlement (COEs) (MP Sylvia Lim)

By MP for Aljunied GRC, Sylvia Lim [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] According...

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On Attracting Malay Talent:
"the Malay community and myself would like to find out whether the government has drawn up any roadmaps or plans in engaging Malay talents. Generally, it is important to have a plan in achieving an objective. Hence if there is a plan, it would be much appreciated if the government could make the roadmap public and at the same time, providing progress update on government’s effort in this area." - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: PMO – Attracting Malay Talents (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 10...

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