Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Bill No. 11/2016]. Louis Ng with residents at an outing to the zoo in 2016 Introduction Madam Speaker, I stand in support of the Bill and I am glad that the government is proposing amendments to enhance the protection of mentally incapacitated persons and also help Singaporeans and residents better plan for the future.....
SPEECH BY ER DR LEE BEE WAH, MP FOR NEE SOON GRC, AT THE SECOND READING OF THE TOBACCO (CONTROL OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND SALE) (AMENDMENT) BILL IN PARLIAMENT ON 14 MAR 2016 1. Introduction 1. The enhancements to the Bill are evident indicators of the government’s unrelenting determination to create a smoke-free living environment in Singapore. In Singapore, tobacco kills about 2,500 smokers and 250 non-smokers each year, said the Health Promotion Board statistics in May 2015 .....
Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the Women’s Charter (Amendment) Bill [Bill No. 6/2016] Madam, I would like to speak on 4 issues for this Women’s Charter Amendment Bill and how we can make improvements. 1. PARENTING PROGRAMME ON DIVORCE – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS The new Section 94A implements MSF’s proposal that parties with children must complete a mandatory parenting programme before they can file for divorce,....
Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC at the Second Reading of the National Environment Agency (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill [Bill No. 7/2016]. Introduction Madam, this Bill will allow NEA to appoint auxiliary officers which may include volunteers and give them certain enforcement powers. This will partially help tackle the littering problem in Singapore and is a undoubtedly a positive step forward. This, however, cannot be the only focus or the main focus of our efforts towards a clean Singapore.....