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National Development Minister's ministerial statement on town councils was the highlight of Monday's session in Parliament. During question time, concerns raised included the outbreak of H7N9 strain of bird flu virus and high-rise littering. Parliament has adjourned to a date to be fixed.

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Health Minister Gan Kim Yong updates on regional bird flu outbreak

14 May 2013

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Health Minister Gan Kim Yong updates on regional bird flu outbreak

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14 new childcare centres each for Sengkang, Punggol within next two years

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MTI has regular communications with SMEs: Teo Ser Luck

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COPS deterred loan shark harassments in housing estates: S Iswaran

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Government funding for Singapore Arts Festival remains unchanged

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No plans to expand CPF education scheme, says Tan Chuan-Jin

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Yaacob Ibrahim provides update on schemes to help low-income Muslim families

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SMS verification service for bogus fund-raising activities

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MPs should not politicise handover of town councils: Teo Ho Pin

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Workers' Party rejects ministry's findings on AIM transaction

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Priority system for Phase 2B of P1 registration is non-partisan: Indranee

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MP urges MND to provide rules to facilitate town council handover

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Non-PAP town councils must be allowed to operate without political interference: Pritam

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Town council review left many questions unanswered: Png Eng Huat

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Sitoh Yih Pin shares his experience in town council handover

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Town councils an integral part of Singaporeans' daily life: Eugene Tan

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play 23:08 13 May 2013

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Debate on town councils dominates Parliament session
13 May 2013

play 12:25 13 May 2013

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Khaw Boon Wan delivers Ministerial Statement on town councils
13 May 2013

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Government to conduct comprehensive review on legislation governing town councils
13 May 2013

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MPs should not politicise handover of town councils: Teo Ho Pin
14 May 2013

play 16:43 13 May 2013

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Workers' Party rejects ministry's findings on AIM transaction
14 May 2013

play 15:39 13 May 2013

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MP urges MND to provide rules to facilitate town council handover
14 May 2013
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Non-PAP town councils must be allowed to operate without political interference: Pritam
14 May 2013

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Town councils should follow set guidelines for tenders: Dhinakaran
14 May 2013

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No mention of best practices in review report, says Lina Chiam
14 May 2013

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Town council review left many questions unanswered: Png Eng Huat
14 May 2013

play 09:55 13 May 2013

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Sitoh Yih Pin shares his experience in town council handover
14 May 2013

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Town councils an integral part of Singaporeans' daily life: Eugene Tan
14 May 2013
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Obsolete software highlighted as early as 2009, says Denise Phua
14 May 2013

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MP welcomes strategic review of town councils
14 May 2013

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Teo Ho Pin clarifies points raised by opposition MPs
14 May 2013

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Minister Khaw Boon Wan wraps up debate on town councils
14 May 2013

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Minister Khaw cites Potong Pasir's handover as non-politicising
14 May 2013

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Minister Khaw urges all to work closely to improve town councils
14 May 2013
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MPs seek further clarifications on town councils
14 May 2013

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Health Minister Gan Kim Yong updates on regional bird flu outbreak
14 May 2013

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Tote Board supports other projects besides the needy, social services: Josephine Teo
14 May 2013

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Priority system for Phase 2B of P1 registration is non-partisan: Indranee
14 May 2013

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Existing party political film restrictions being reviewed
14 May 2013

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14 new childcare centres each for Sengkang, Punggol within next two years
14 May 2013
play 08:25 13 May 2013

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MTI has regular communications with SMEs: Teo Ser Luck
14 May 2013

play 09:42 13 May 2013

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Penalties for high-rise littering may be raised
14 May 2013

play 05:54 13 May 2013

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COPS deterred loan shark harassments in housing estates: S Iswaran
14 May 2013

play 05:15 13 May 2013

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Government funding for Singapore Arts Festival remains unchanged
14 May 2013

play 03:37 13 May 2013

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No plans to expand CPF education scheme, says Tan Chuan-Jin
14 May 2013

play 09:16 13 May 2013

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Yaacob Ibrahim provides update on schemes to help low-income Muslim families
14 May 2013
play 02:39 13 May 2013

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SMS verification service for bogus fund-raising activities
14 May 2013

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play 21:52 8th April 2013

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Parliament Highlights on April 8
8 Apr 2013

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MAS not extending two-month concession for used-car dealers
8 Apr 2013

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Removal of pensions following review of salaries of Administrative Service
8 Apr 2013

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7% of full-time NSmen form PES E
8 Apr 2013

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HDB will likely be affected by tightening policies on foreign workers
8 Apr 2013

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BTO flats stabilised by de-linking them from resale market
8 Apr 2013
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CPI inflation expected at 3.5% to 4.5% for 2013
8 Apr 2013

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Health Ministry to expand pool of public sector healthcare professionals
8 Apr 2013

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IDA acted against telcos, third-party providers for misleading consumers
8 Apr 2013

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Singapore Botanic Gardens eyes UNESCO World Heritage Site listing
8 Apr 2013

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Traffic Police to continue with education, enforcement at pedestrian crossings
8 Apr 2013

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Review of fire safety enforcement framework completed
8 Apr 2013
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MP questions SCDF's optimal role in collaborative emergency planning
8 Apr 2013

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Preparedness is key to ensure that public feels safe even in emergency: Masagos Zulkifli
8 Apr 2013

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MP asks for clarification on fire safety manager's legal liability
8 Apr 2013

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Financial Holding Companies Bill moved for Second Reading
8 Apr 2013

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MP raises issue of smart regulation vs over-regulation
8 Apr 2013

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FHC bill seeks to strengthen MAS' prudential oversight of financial groups
8 Apr 2013
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More safeguards for property buyers, tighter controls on developers
8 Apr 2013

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Housing developers should not be allowed to profit from inaccurate representation
8 Apr 2013

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MP urges market transparency in new housing sales
8 Apr 2013

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MP expresses concern over information by property websites
8 Apr 2013

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Housing Developers Bill seeks greater clarity in product information
8 Apr 2013

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Child Development Co-Savings (Amendment) Bill passed
8 Apr 2013
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Bill helps address Singapore's low birth rate, says MP
8 Apr 2013

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MP urges flexibility on leave utilisation for parents
8 Apr 2013

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Continue to uphold centrality of two-parent household, says NCMP Gerald Giam
8 Apr 2013

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Create a total, social environment that makes Singapore one of the best places in the world to raise children says NMP Laurence Lien
8 Apr 2013

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MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC Low Yen Ling on shared parental leave for fathers
8 Apr 2013

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Prospective parents need support after a child is born, says MP Lee Bee Wah
8 Apr 2013
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Bill allows parents to spend more quality time with families, says MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC Intan Azura Mokhtar
8 Apr 2013

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16 weeks of paid maternity leave "quite generous", says Grace Fu
8 Apr 2013

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Further tweaks to maternity and paternity leave not ruled out, says Chan Chun Sing
8 Apr 2013

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The 9-day debate on the Budget and the estimates of the various ministries wrapped up in Parliament on Friday.
15 Mar 2013

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Parliament passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill.
15 Mar 2013

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Parliament has passed the Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill.
15 Mar 2013

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NMP Tan Su Shan welcomed the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill, calling the enhancements "timely"
15 Mar 2013

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Parliament has passed the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill.
15 Mar 2013

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MPs on Thursday emphasised the importance of building a caring and inclusive country
14 Mar 2013
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On Wednesday, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat outlined his ministry's approach to level the playing field for students
13 Mar 2013

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Two questions were raised during question time in Parliament on Wednesday.
13 Mar 2013

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Members of Parliament debated on Tuesday the budget for the Environment & Water Resources, Health, and Transport ministries
12 Mar 2013

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Four questions were raised during question time on Tuesday - new immigrants, JTC housing scheme for foreigners, beef and Brompton bicycles.
12 Mar 2013

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Parliament resumed debate on Monday on the estimates of the National Development, Trade and Industry, Finance and Defence Ministries
11 Mar 2013

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Parliament debate on Friday begins with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
8 Mar 2013
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Dy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean addressed a third question raised by NCMP Yee Jenn Yong, concerning Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships.
8 Mar 2013

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Snr Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Hawazi Daipi,updates on the Programme for Rebuilding and Improving Existing Schools (PRIME).
8 Mar 2013

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Acting Minister for Social and Family Development, Chan Chun Seng, took up questions raised by NCMP Yee Jenn Jong on childcare centres operators
8 Mar 2013

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The debate on Budget 2013 wrapped up on Thursday, with the final five MPs showing support for the measures introduced.
7 Mar 2013

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Singapore universities, siad SOM Education, Indranee Rajah, recruit the best talent from all over the world for acadaemia staff
7 Mar 2013

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80% of undergraduate students offered local/overseas scholarships by PSC over the last 5 years take up the offer.
7 Mar 2013
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MP for Jurong GRC David Ong asked on the government's position is on foreign spouses, in the event of the demise of their Singaporean husband or wife.
7 Mar 2013

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Would allowing Singapore citizens to retain or acquire a second citizenship enhance their long-term commitment to the nation?
7 Mar 2013

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Minister in the PMO, Grace Fu, updates on the National Integration Council's efforts for foreigners/permanent residents and locals to integrate
7 Mar 2013

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Budget 2013's debate entered its second day with free off-peak transport and mimum wage discussed
6 Mar 2013

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Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang responds to questions from Nominated MP Eugene Tan, on the wage share of GDP
6 Mar 2013

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Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew gave the House an update on the cause of the fire at Newton MRT station on Feb 13.
6 Mar 2013
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DPM Teo Chee Hean said it is necessary to make preparations to ensure Singapore's seniors are cared for in the next two decades.
6 Mar 2013

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Parliament has kicked off its debate on Budget 2013.
5 Mar 2013

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Nominated MP R Dhinakaran, gets an update on the number foreign spouses of Singaporean citizens who were on Long-Term Visit Passes last year.
5 Mar 2013

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Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin outlined how his ministry aims to raise Singaporeans' capabilities and calibrate the work pass framework
5 Mar 2013

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