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Query raised on what new jobs and employment pathways are being developed for older workers, lower-wage workers and persons with disabilities who may be unable to transition readily into new occupations as AI and humanoid robots are adopted.
Query on how MAS ensures that dispute resolution for unauthorised banking transactions is fair and accessible to consumers without legal or financial expertise, and whether banks should bear a greater burden of proving adequate fraud-prevention safeguards.
Query raised on what regulatory and non-regulatory measures are in place to prevent flammable materials from accumulating in public areas, such as along Queen Street, that may pose a fire risk to businesses, residents and visitors.
Asked for the number of fires in the last two years in commercial, non-residential and residential premises, and what preventive actions are or will be taken to reduce fire incidents.
Query raised on whether measures can be taken to reduce the noise and disruptions caused by members of the public who gather along HDB common corridors to watch fireworks displays, including those who picnic there.
Question raised on how many persons have received a negative assessment under the Pre-Marriage Long-Term Visit Pass Assessment, and whether there is recourse for those who still choose to proceed with the marriage.
Question raised on whether additional preventive measures and fire-safety audits can be conducted at coffeeshops in HDB blocks, following the fire at Block 269B Queen Street in March 2026.
Question raised on whether business relocations and restructurings in the first quarter of 2026 are leading to higher retrenchments and job losses, and how the Ministry plans to address the trend.
Raised question on whether the LTA can add safeguards beyond SingPass authentication, issue stronger advisories against transferring ownership before payment, and require motor dealers to be licensed, registered or accredited.
Request for an update on the police investigations into a car dealer who took vehicles without payment, and whether legal safeguards were adequate to stop similar transactions while investigations are ongoing.
What is the Government's assessment of the Iran war's impact on oil prices, business costs and the cost of living, and what measures will it take to address these concerns?
Ministries should study the impact of the measures and consider tiering them, so that vulnerable groups with few transport alternatives are protected and service providers who serve them do not exit.
If we design a support architecture that connects disability and ageing systems more intelligently and thoughtfully, we reduce duplication, improve outreach and enhance social compact. This is the assurance that families are asking for and the post-school cliff we must level.
Clarifications sought on MSF
In the AI era, survival and superficial adoption are not enough. Transformation must be real.