Debate on Annual Budget 2012
Five recommendations for consideration to further improve the Budget provisions that includes - making Special Employment Credit (SEC) permanent for the elderly and the disabled; expansion of the Special Employment Credit to cover more persons with disabilities (PWDs); strengthening of Singapore’s progressive personal taxation structure; reviewing the defence expenditure as one source to fund the transfers; and establishing an agency to focus and nurture local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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Salaries for a Capable and Committed Government
“The review of political salaries is a work-in-progress. It needs refinement but it is moving in the right direction.”
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Motion on Inclusive Growth
“Instead of putting a brake on our economic growth which we need, let us sharpen the current initiatives like Workfare and CET and to include other vulnerable groups like the disabled so that none will be left behind and that everyone has a chance to contribute and benefit from the economic growth.”
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Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill
To further enhance the Special Needs Savings Scheme (SNSS), one of the key provisions of the amendments, there are three items for consideration - expansion of scope; encouraging savings; and having effective education of the families.
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Debate on President's Address 2011
“in re-examining Singapore’s policy blueprints in this new age and how these might be changed, I urge Government to exercise the three “Cs” of courage, clarity and conscience.”
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Future Education Workforce and Institutions
“Building inclusive education institutions as every Singaporean, whatever his or her potential or family background, deserves a quality education.”
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Maintenance of Parents (Amendment) Bill
“This Bill is about Singaporeans reiterating our commitment to values we deem important – important enough to hardcode into legislation.”
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Productivity, Innovation and CET
Suggestions to how Ministry of Manpower can further help promote productivity, innovation and CET in Singapore.
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Education Vision and Directions
Recognizing Singapore’s education and ensuring that continuous work is being done to further enhance it.
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Productivity and Innovation in the Social Service Sector
There is a need to look into the enhancing productivity and innovation in the social service sector to further help the poor and vulnerable.
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Debate On Annual Budget 2010
Observations and suggestions on the Annual Budget 2010 - the vision of the Economic Strategies Committee, Productivity and Innovation, Foreign Worker Levies, and other pertinent issues.
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Private Education Bill
“The proposed Bill is critical not only to protect the current and future students; it serves to ensure that Singapore’s and MOE’s positive brand equity is not further dented.”
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Debate on President's Address 2009
“I would like to provide inputs to strengthen Singapore in three areas – namely, economic development; civic consciousness and social services.”
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Debate on Annual Budget 2009
Thoughts on four specific topics: On national reserves; the Jobs Credit Scheme; the SRI and the need for assessment and recalibration.
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Resilient Workforce and Foreign Workers
On building a resilient workforce and addressing foreign worker concerns.
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Education in Singapore
Suggesting the use of IT and education village
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Supporting the Vulnerable in Singapore
“The social service sector needs to undergo a serious review and we need to deploy our many-helping-hands approach wisely. “
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Non-traditional Approach to Running Education
“I would like to encourage the Ministry to continue its good work. Continue to be bold and innovate. Do not play too safe.“
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Employment (Amendment) Bill
“We need more teeth to protect these vulnerable groups.”
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Mental Capacity Bill
“I rise in support of the Mental Capacity Bill and thank the Minister for this significant legislation. If executed well, this new Bill will make a real positive difference to many lives.”
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