The Minister of State for Home Affairs (Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim) (for the Minister for Home Affairs) in response to parliamentary question by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim to the Minister for Home Affairs on what are the criteria and process to prefer charges for capital offences: Mr Speaker, capital offences are very serious offences, such as murder, kidnapping, firearms offences and trafficking large quantities of drugs. In cases where preliminary investigations reveal that a capital offence may have been committed by an accused person,....
Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC, at the Second Reading of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 36/2020) and COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill Introduction Mdm, this Bill aims to alleviate difficulties that may be faced by micro and small companies (MSCs) during COVID-19. Many businesses, including our MSCs, may not be able to weather this storm. If they are to survive, they may need significant restructuring.....
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. 39/2020) Introduction Sir, this Bill will strengthen safeguards of public monies and Singapore’s national interests. It is more crucial now than ever in the existing financial climate to ensure that tax revenue is protected from fraud or loopholes. In doing so, this Bill draws lessons and references from similar provisions in other jurisdictions,....
Speech by Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC, at the Second Reading of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (Bill No. 38/2020) Introduction Sir, the Bill covers a broad range of issues, including the implementation of measures announced in the Unity Budget and COVID-19 crisis measures in the later Budgets. I have spoken up previously on our COVID-19 support measures, and I am supportive of the increased financial support that we are providing in these difficult times.....