Parliamentary Questions filed by Mr Derrick Goh on 8,9 and 10 May 2023.
Mr Derrick Goh asked the Minister for Transport in view of reports by Nee Soon Link residents that the bus arrival timings display board at Yishun Integrated Transport Hub shows longer wait times for Bus Service 801 compared to the frequency reflected in LTA’s MyTransport.SG
a. whether LTA has now improved the frequency and services for Bus 801;
b. if so, what are the reasons for the discrepancies; and
c. if not, when will the discrepancies be resolved.
Mr Derrick Goh asked the Minister for Home Affairs in view of the worrying trend of youths abusing cannabis, whether the Ministry will consider introducing the new saliva test kits, which are easy-to-use and non-invasive, for use in schools to help with earlier detection and intervention of at-risk students.
Mr Derrick Goh asked the Minister for Home Affairs in view of the trend of permissive attitudes towards drugs globally and the rebound of overseas travel post-pandemic (a) what is the rationale for applying the extraterritorial reach of the drug consumption offence to only Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, as per section 8A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider extending this to other Singapore residents, such as those on Long-Term Visit Pass or Dependant’s Pass.
Mr Derrick Goh asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the Ministry’s assessment of the state as well as the impact of the use of technologies, such as social media and cryptocurrency payments, to facilitate drug activity; and (b) whether there are plans to boost the capabilities of CNB and other agencies for their continued effectiveness in combating the proliferation of drugs in the digital sphere.