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On Singapore Soccer:
"We need to move forward and work towards achieving future success for Singapore football, I would like the Minister to update the House on FAS’s goal for Singapore football and whether at present there is any master plan or roadmap being drawn up. I would also like to have further updates on FAS’ three main initiatives, namely (i) the National Football Academy and Centres of Excellence, (ii) the Foreign Talent Scheme and (iii) FAS’ Youth Development programme.
In paving the way ahead for Singapore football for future and sustained excellence, I would like to suggest placing more emphasis on the ongoing efforts in grooming young Singaporean footballers. " - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: MCCY – Singapore Soccer (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12...

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The Workers' Party

On Data on Health Inequalities:
"We typically see health reports from MOH stratifying disease rates by ethnicity, gender and age, but seldom by income level. Several studies in other countries have found an association between income and health, with low income households tending to have poorer health.
Collecting data by income brackets could help the Government better calibrate social and health programmes. If socioeconomic factors indeed affect Singaporeans’ health status, then social interventions should be used to complement healthy-lifestyle campaigns targeting particular races, genders or age groups. If such data has already been collected, then it should be made available to researchers and the public." - Gerald Giam





COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Data on Health Inequalities (NCMP Gerald Giam)
By Non-Constituency MP, Gerald Giam [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Mdm...

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On Heritage Impact Assessment:
"Given the increasing importance of conserving our heritage, I wish to ask the Minister for an update on the work of the National Heritage Board's Impact Assessment and Mitigation Division, and whether more specifics of its work can be made publicly available, perhaps periodically in an annual report. I would also like to ask what the Key Performance Indicators are for the Division. Will the Division be leading the way, for example, to formalize and publicize a heritage impact assessment framework across different agencies?" - Chen Show Mao





COS 2015 Debate: MCCY – Heritage Impact Assessment (MP Chen Show Mao)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Chen Show Mao [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Madam...

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The Workers' Party

On Supply of COE:
"the problems of feast-and-famine patterns of supply and wild price fluctuations are still persisting. There are now renewed calls for the LTA to make COE supply smooth by keeping COEs during bumper years in reserve for release in future dry spells. The LTA said it was studying the proposal in August 2013 and the Minister himself acknowledged it is a good idea worthy of consideration earlier that year.
I would like to know what is the status of the study and whether the LTA is seriously considering implementing a new formula to temper the supply and price fluctuations?" - Low Thia Khiang





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Supply of COE (MP Low Thia Khiang)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Low Thia Khiang [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Over the years, the LTA has tweaked the COE system to try to man

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The Workers' Party

On Changi Airport Terminal 5:
"Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) is a huge investment in aviation infrastructure...
How did the Government come up with the figure of $3 billion as the initial injection? Does the Government have an estimated cost at completion of T5?
The Ministry of Finance has a Gateway Process where projects above $500 million are subject to staged approvals for concept, design and implementation. Will the Gateway Process be adopted for the development of T5?" - Low Thia Khiang





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Changi Airport Terminal 5 (MP Low Thia Khiang)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Low Thia Khiang [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] Changi...
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The Workers' Party

On Women's Cabin on MRT:
"I doubt the current attempts at public education are working. National Crime Prevention Council posters in public transport showing a male attempting to molest a woman from behind and asking women to protect themselves may be backfiring. Internationally, such anti-crime campaigns and posters have been criticized for putting the onus on women to prevent the crime and promoting a culture of blaming the victim for the crime...
Although not all women will choose to take these cabins, but at least those who feel vulnerable or have had bad experiences will have the option of traveling to work and back home to their families with peace of mind." - Low Thia Khiang





COS 2015 Debate: MOT – Women’s Cabin on MRT (MP Low Thia Khiang)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Low Thia Khiang [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 11 March 2015] There is...
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On Funds for Malay/Muslim Community:
"Tuan, saya ingin menyentuh tentang 3 dana yang dimana penggunaan dana-dana ini dengan sebaiknya akan dapat memberi maanfat yang optima kepada masyarakat Melayu/Islam Singapura. Yang saya maksudkan disini ialah dana Zakat yang dikendalikan oleh MUIS, Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) dan Malay/Muslim Community Development Fund (MMCDF) yang kedua-duanya dikendalikan oleh Mendaki." - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: MCCY – Funds for Malay/Muslim Community (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12...
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The Workers' Party

On Vaccinations for Children:
"Why is pneumococcal disease on the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) as recommended by the Expert Committee on Immunisation, but not provided for free? Making it free could encourage a higher take up rate and build up herd immunity against the disease, which occurs only when a significant portion of a population is immunised." - Gerald Giam





COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Vaccinations for Children (NCMP Gerald Giam)
By Non-Constituency MP, Gerald Giam [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Sir, The...

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On Long-Term Care:
"In the case of Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE), the monthly subsidies of $150 and $250 are too low. This only marginally covers the cost of supporting an elderly person who is severely disabled and needs constant and specialised care. The payout period of six years is also short considering life expectancy has gone up and the elderly person may live for many years with his or her disability, with an unlikely chance of additional income or means. I call on the government to review both the subsidies and payout period." - Lee Li Lian （李丽连）





COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Long-Term Care (MP Lee Li Lian)
By MP for Punggol East SMC, Lee Li Lian [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] This is a topic I have brought up in last year’s COS and I’m

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The Workers' Party

On Student Care:
"We will need to act faster to drive up the level of competency and number of staff in student care. Fortunately, student care operating hours tend to be short, with most opened only in the afternoons as most schools are single-session. There is scope to attract mothers who may wish to return to the workforce but want shorter work hours. We can target this group with training grants and incentives to join the sector. With more trained staff, we can hopefully increase the pace of more student care centres." - Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠)





COS 2015 Debate: MSF – Student Care (NCMP Yee Jenn Jong)
By Non-Constituency MP, Yee Jenn Jong [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Sir, I am glad to hear of the plan for more school-based student c

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The Workers' Party

On Rehabilitation:
"The lack of manpower and infrastructural capacity in our Intermediate and Long-term Care sectors are problems that have been with us for the past 10 years. The demand for rehabilitation services will only increase with a rapidly ageing population. I hope the Ministry will share its roadmap to meet the rising demand for rehabilitation services." - Low Thia Khiang





COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Rehabilitation (MP Low Thia Khiang)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Low Thia Khiang [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] The...

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The Workers' Party

On Mental Illness:
"Often, patients who suffer from mental illnesses or conditions refuse any efforts at intervention, medical or otherwise. Those who have been treated may also fail to follow-up on their treatment or medication, resulting in their conditions relapsing or even worsening. Their family members may also find it difficult to know what needs to be done or even recognise that their loved one may be suffering from a mental health condition and need intervention. Fea...
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COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Mental Illness (MP Low Thia Khiang)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Low Thia Khiang [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Madam, in December last year, the state coroner concluded that a

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The Workers' Party

On Publication of the Price of Drugs:
"Would the Ministry consider publishing the price of drugs as a pillar of a strategy to better manage the prospect of rising healthcare costs in Singapore, and if not, can the Minister identify the factors which prevent the Ministry from publishing the price of drugs in view of rising healthcare expenditure in the years to come." - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MOH – Publication of the Price of Drugs (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Mdm...
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On Adults with Special Needs:
"Many years ago, while on on a train overseas, I chanced upon a person on a motorised wheelchair in the same cabin where I was seated. The person has limited mobility and he was alone. The conductor came, asked the passenger a few questions, unzipped the person’s waist pouch, took out a note, issued the ticket and put everything including the change back into the person's pouch. Do I see a person with disabilities? All I saw that day was an independent person with special needs going about his life living in an inclusive society." - PNG ENG HUAT





COS 2015 Debate: MSF – Adults with Special Needs (MP Png Eng Huat)
By MP for Hougang SMC, Png Eng Huat [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Sir, The...
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On Social Safety Net:
"I would like to again highlight my proposal in the Presidential Speech motion, delivered in Parliament on 26 May 2014, that the Government should consider publishing an annual State of Social Protection report to give an account of the status of vulnerable groups, to track the progress made and to account on the performance of schemes of its assistance programs. This is to establish accountability, evaluation and to raise awareness." - Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap





COS 2015 Debate: MSF – Social Safety Net (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12...
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The Workers' Party

On Social Services:
"I would like to seek an update from the Minister on the current salary scheme of social service professionals, in particular:
Since 2012, how many government-funded VWOs have raised staff wages by an average of 8% [as opposed to a median increase of 8% which the Minister reported in 2013];
How many social workers have seen a 15% wage increase since 2012;...
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COS 2015 Debate: MSF – Social Services (MP Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhamad Faisal bin Abdul Manap [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12...
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On Biodegradable Plastic Bags:
"I would like to ask if Minister would consider working towards new initiatives to alter consumer behaviour to move to lower Singapore’s environmental footprint, and separately, to incentivize companies and users to move away from plastic bags to more environmentally sustainable products, where it is appropriate in our waste disposal context. Would the NEA consider implementing long-term targets like in the EU to move Singaporeans towards greater environmental consciousness as part of its Sustainable Singapore 2015 blueprint." - Pritam Singh





COS 2015 Debate: MEWR – Biodegradable Plastic Bags (MP Pritam Singh)
By MP for Aljunied GRC, Pritam Singh [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Mdm...
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On Single Parents:
"Single parents below the age of 35 and their child do not qualify as a family nucleus when applying for a new HDB flat or rental flat. They are also not eligible for any housing subsidies.
Single parent are not entitled to certain tax reliefs.
Single parents are not entitled to baby bonus and CDA support.
Single mothers are only entitled to 8 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Single fathers are not entitled to paternity leave at all.
Sir, I find it ridiculous that we are even discussing this. Today, we are penalizing children by denying their single parents the ability to support and care for them. Once again, I want to urge the Ministry to consider equalizing these entitlements." - Lee Li Lian （李丽连）







COS 2015 Debate: MSF – Single Parents (MP Lee Li Lian)

By MP for Punggol East SMC, Lee Li Lian [Delivered in Committee of Supply on 12 March 2015] Sir, I have repeatedly brought this up in COS since 2013. Cur

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[h=2]The Workers' Party Youth Wing (WPYW)[/h]Political Party

From a 'keyboard warrior' to a party member. Norman shares with us the reasons that made him decide to join the WP.





People of WP – Norman Tiong
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A good start to our second day in Ipoh!

 

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WP is a silent party.
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Punching Bag:
March 14, 2015 at 4:08 pm (Quote)
WP is really hopeless! Keep quiet and be punching bag? Or admission of guilt? We need an answer WP!

 

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[h=6]Kazmi Ana added a new photo to Lee Lilian for Punggol East SMC's timeline — with Naj Na Mi.

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[h=2]Yee Jenn Jong, JJ (余振忠)[/h]
Captured this scene of the rapidly darkening sky laden with heavy rain clouds whilst doing house visits. The clouds shielded us from the hot sun and made the evening rather pleasant and cool. Had some great conversations with the residents of this peaceful and beautiful estate.