SINGAPORE: Public health, not potential tax revenue losses, was the reason Singapore decided to ban electronic cigarettes in 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday (Jan 10). Member of Parliament James Lim (WP-Sengkang) had filed questions on e-cigarettes or vapes, asking if the potential loss of tax revenue was a factor in disallowing e-cigarettes. … Read more
LAWMAKERS’ CONCERNS More than 20 Members of Parliament (MPs) rose to speak during the motion, which asked that parliament reaffirm its commitment to adopt a whole-of-nation approach to sustain trust by building an inclusive and safe digital society. The motion was tabled by the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Communications and Information, with 13 specific … Read more
CONCERNS RAISED Twelve MPs rose to ask for clarifications during the debate, although only Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Leong Mun Wai objected to the Bill. Several MPs wanted a clear definition of “national security interest” and raised questions about safeguards against abuse of ministerial powers. They also highlighted concerns that the law would have a … Read more
Assoc Prof Lim then asked about the mechanisms to ensure that governmental agency JTC Corporation complies with the government’s stipulations on the importation of sand. He also echoed Mr Ng in seeking a broader framework for the acquisition of sand. “I think what we want to avoid is a situation where we get just all … Read more
SINGAPORE: Parliament will hear further details about the fatal 2021 Tuas Incineration Plant explosion and the charges faced by the National Environment Agency (NEA) when it sits on Tuesday (Jan 9). Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu will deliver a ministerial statement to address the matter, two weeks after NEA and two of … Read more
