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Check out the latest sights and sounds in and around the Nee Soon community.

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Check out the latest sights and sounds in and around the Nee Soon community.

Should machinery be exempted from property tax

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Property Tax (Amendment) Bill [Bill No. 35/2017]   Introduction Sir, I support ongoing efforts to go green with the amendments for an opt-out scheme for an electronic service. This Bill also provides IRAS will further enforcement powers to do their duties, but some of which may be considered slightly intrusive. To address this issue, allow me to seek some clarifications on the Bill.....

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Will GST extend to e-commerce?

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill [Bill No. 34/2017]   Introduction Sir, I recognise the efforts in this Bill to improve our tax system, particularly to ease burdens on all fronts – for business compliance, for administration by IRAS officers and for the experience of taxpayers. The move towards further digitalisation is also a laudable one, in line with our SMART nation initiative.....

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Clarifying powers of security officers

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Infrastructure Protection Bill [Bill No. 32/2017]   Introduction Sir, I stand in support of this Bill. Enhancement of security measures to buildings and provision of powers to security personnel to better protect Singapore’s infrastructure against security risks is timely, in light of the prevalence of indiscriminate terror attacks carried out globally. Further, I applaud the initiative to rope in the business community as part of the shared effort to keep Singapore safe.....

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Cost and environmental concerns of inland craft

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill [Bill No. 31/2017]   Introduction Sir, our waterways are our precious assets. They are our iconic tourist spots, venues for sports and our sources of drinking water. Hence I believe any amendments to the MPA Act must augment the way the MPA governs and administers matters in relation to the responsible and safe use of our precious assets.....

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Foreign worker levies, Rohingya conflict and Tengah environment

PQs from Louis Ng on 2nd and 3rd Oct 2017 1. To ask the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will consider making neo-natal insurance for IVF compulsory at the point of a positive pregnancy blood test rather than at the point of embryo transfer. 2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) how does Singapore intend to support the government of Myanmar in restoring peace and stability in the Rakhine state; (b) how important is it to Singapore (as chair of ASEAN in 2018) and ASEAN in responding to the urgent situation in Rakhine or conflict in any member states that may threaten the stability of the region;....

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Confident, modern, vibrant, and integrated Malay community

Opening Remarks by Mr K Shanmugam at People’s Association Kopi Talk – Harmony and Resilience Progress of Malay community I will try and cover the progress of the Malay Muslim community, because you’ve got to see where we’ve come. Otherwise you don’t have the context to any other discussion. What is the vision that we want for the Malay Muslim community and what are the challenges? I made similar remarks at an earlier talk to the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP),....

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Reserved Presidency strengthens multiculturalism

In a speech about the Elected Presidency, Minister K Shanmugam reminded the audience that our Presidency used to rotate among races. According to this rotation, we should have had the next Malay President in 1993. But we have not had a Malay president since. We need all races at the apex of government to strengthen and preserve our multiculturalism. This is less likely to happen in an open elected Presidency as people prefer to vote for candidates of their own race.....

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Tribute to Speakers

Speech by A/P Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, SPS, MOE and MSF, at appointment of new Speaker of Parliament   Mr Speaker, Sir. I rise to thank Mdm Halimah Yacob for her contribution as the Speaker to the House and to support the nomination of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin as the upcoming Speaker to the House.   MDM HALIMAH YACOB Many would agree with me, that Mdm Halimah has been a trail-blazer and inspiration to many. Despite describing herself as “ponteng queen”,....

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Train breakdowns, fire safety and hawker centre rentals

PQs from Er Dr Lee Bee Wah on 11th Sep 2017 1. To ask the Minister for Transport (a) whether LTA is aware of the many complaints regarding real-time updates on the MRT service breakdown for commuters on 28 June 2017; (b) what is being done to address commuters’ need for timely and accurate information; and (c) whether LTA monitors the service standards of MRT train operators on the level of public engagement when there is a service breakdown Answer Supplementary questions: 1.....

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