Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 4: Dennis Tan on regulating planned obsolescence and right to repair

Singapore should consider having regulations against planned obsolescence - a business practice of designing products with a limited lifespan - as this increases waste, cost to consumers and environmental damage. At the same time, it should regulate the right to repair, which can encourage longer product life cycles and reduce waste and carbon footprint. MP Dennis Tan said this in parliament on Wednesday (Mar 5). He pointed out that Singapore, with its limited land and resources, cannot afford an "unchecked rise" in waste of any kind.