Mr Derrick Goh (Nee Soon): Sir, access to justice is a cornerstone of a just society. Over the years, this Government has demonstrated commitment to improve legal access for the vulnerable. A milestone achieved was MinLaw’s introduction of the Public Defender’s Office (PDO) in December 2022 – as a fully funded scheme offering vulnerable residents legal assistance. I understand that since its founding till September last year, the PDO had helped around 303 cases in Court.....
Mr Derrick Goh (Nee Soon): Mdm Chair, Singapore is well-known for its physical safety and security. We should uphold this reputation in the digital sphere too – so our residents and businesses can truly thrive within. MHA has made significant strides in fighting scams. From the Anti-Scam Command to the ScamShield app and new legislation, such as the Online Criminal Harms Act, they reflect MHA’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities against scams. Thanks to such efforts,....
Ms Carrie Tan (Nee Soon): Mr Chairman, Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan aims to increase the overall national recycling rate to 70% and reduce waste sent to the landfill by 30% by 2030. This goal seems reasonable. Singapore has had Clean and Green Campaigns since 1990 and most of us recognise the 3Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle. But our actions do not mirror this awareness. Even though more than half of Singaporean households said they were recycling,....
Expanding Climate-Friendly Households Programme Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang: Singapore’s green transition should be a just and inclusive one. I am glad that the Climate Friendly Households Programme helps 1-, 2- and 3-room HDB households reduce their energy and water consumption. The programme gives eligible households vouchers to purchase refrigerators, shower fittings and LED lights. If all eligible households make the switch, this is the equivalent of taking 10,000 cars off the road. The water savings amount to 400 million gallons of water annually.....