Issue of Second-hand Cigarette Smoke

Parliamentary Questions by Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang on 4 September 2020 1) Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang: To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what measures is the Ministry studying to assist individuals who are negatively affected by second-hand cigarette smoke from their neighbours smoking within their HDB flats; and (b) whether the Ministry has studied the effectiveness and receptiveness of bans on residents smoking at their balconies and windows implemented at some condominiums.....

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Ensuring Tenants and Sub-Tenants Get Rental Relief

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC, at the Second Reading of the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 2) Bill (Bill No. [34]/2020) Introduction Sir, I stand in support of the Bill. I thank the Ministry for the rental relief afforded to many tenants and sub-tenants under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020. It has indeed been a lifeline for many SMEs in these difficult economic times. I just have a few quick clarifications to seek.....

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More Inclusive Workplace, Schools and Community

Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Debate on the President’s Address 2020 Introduction Sir, four years ago I gave my maiden speech in this House. I emphasised that we needed to become a more caring and compassionate society, that the heartware of this nation is just as important as the hardware and software. My focus on a caring and compassionate society will continue in my second term as an MP.....

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Foreign worker dorms, Euthanising pets

Parliamentary Questions by Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang on 4 and 5 June 2020 1) To ask the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources with regard to the import of wild-caught soft-shelled turtle for consumption (a) what diseases are the animals tested for; (b) for each disease, how many tests have been carried out in each year for the past five years; (c) for each disease, what are the number and percentage of test results that have been positive in each year for the past five years;....

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