Content — Denise Phua

On How The Government Can Support Charity Partners Better

The Government can certainly better support charities, one of their key partners in meeting the needs of society.

Community, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 8, 2023Parliament, Speech, Charities, COS 2023

How can we persuade the rest of the Government to adopt a universal design approach to service planning so that the disabled will not be considered, only as an afterthought?

Community, Mayor, MP, Disabilities, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2023Enabling MasterPlan, Speech, COS 2023

On Making ComLink Work

For ComLink to be successful, there must be clarity, competence and commitment. I urge the Ministry to ensure these CSFs are in place.

Community, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2023COS 2023, ComLink, Speech

On Support for Freelance Coaches and Instructors

As an Adviser to NTUC affiliate, The National Instructors and Coaches Association, I seek MOM’s attention to uplift this group of freelancers for their better job and income security and well-being.

Community, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2023Freelance Coaches and Instructors, COS 2023, Speech

On Students with Special Education Needs

Education for children with SEN has made tremendous progress in the last 20 years in Singapore, thanks to MOE and partners. I urge MOE to continue to expand its vision to meet the lifelong learning needs of this special community, so they will thrive and not be left behind.

Community, Disabilities, Education, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 1, 2023COS 2023, Special Educational Needs, Speech

On the Future of Education

For our education system to be relevant and ready for the future, we must identify and work on the game changers to significantly move the needle.

Community, Education, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaMarch 1, 2023Future of Education, Lifelong Learning, COS 2023, Speech

Lifelong Learning @ Central Singapore

Check out our upcoming SFA workshops here: go.gov.sg/cscdcsfa

Central Singapore CDC, Education, MayorDenise PhuaFebruary 27, 2023Lifelong Learning, Central Singapore CDC

Co-Hosting the Spouses of Singapore's Honorary Consuls - General

Happy to help co-host the spouses of Singapore’s Honorary Consuls-General (HCGs) today at the Istana.

Community, Mayor, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 13, 2023

Doing Good by ITE Central

Staff and student leaders curated a heartwarming and thoughtful programme for seniors.

Sheltered Linkways for Residential Estates with Larger Elderly Population

My Second of 2 Parliamentary Questions I submitted for this month’s Sitting - on behalf of my elderly residents.

Cover Photo by Kristina Paukshtite

Community, MP, Mayor, ParliamentDenise PhuaFebruary 10, 2023Sheltered Walkways, Parliament

Ensuring Smooth and Fair Police Investigation Process for Alleged Offenders with Disabilities and Mental Challenges

The first of 2 Parliamentary Questions I submitted for this month’s Sitting - on behalf of offenders with disabilities, especially those with less than full mental capacity.

Cover Photo by Johannes Plenio

Community, Disabilities, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaFebruary 10, 2023Parliament

Thaipusam Celebrations 2023 @ Central District

Glad to join the THAIPUSAM celebrations in both Srinivasa Perumal Temple and Thendayuthapani Temple in our Central District.

Visit to Dover Park Hospice

Touched by the patients and committed staff of Dover Park Hospice!

Celebrating CNY with The Purple Symphony

This meal was truly special as we came together to mark the accomplishments of our talented performers.

Visit to Berseh Food Centre

Come support our local hawkers!

开工大吉！

It feels good to come together after a couple of quiet CNYs during the pandemic!

Community, MP, MayorDenise PhuaJanuary 26, 2023MPS, LTA, Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year 2023!

新年快乐！

Community, MP, MayorDenise PhuaJanuary 21, 2023Chinese New Year

Parliamentary Question: On Special-Needs Children Suspected of Offences

To all caregivers and families of persons with less than full mental capacity, fear not - the national criminal justice system is building its capability in this space.

Community, Disabilities, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaJanuary 20, 2023Parliament