Mr Derrick Goh (Nee Soon): Chairman, one way to support local businesses and SMEs to build up their capabilities and track record is through Government tenders. Industry groups have shared during my engagement with them that SMEs appreciate such opportunities, not just to increase revenues but also the chance to partner larger companies to sharpen their experience and learning. While the Government has taken steps to reduce the administrative burden with new functions in GeBiz, such as an online repository,....
Mr Derrick Goh (Nee Soon): Mr Speaker, Sir, Budget 2024 is significant. It is the first Budget dedicated towards the goals of ForwardSG, where Singaporeans collectively shape the next chapters on the way forward for our country. Although the world we live in is more complex and uncertain, I am confident that we can forge ahead with resilience and optimism. To this end, there are four key themes on this year’s Budget and plans that I wish to highlight.....
Mr Derrick Goh (Nee Soon): Sir, underpinning our reputation as one of the safest cities in the world is the strong rule of law. The robust criminal justice system that we have today is due to our LEAs which work tirelessly to keep Singapore safe and secure. I note that this Bill contains comprehensive proposals spanning enforcement, sentencing and Court processes which reflect the Government’s continuous efforts to ensure our criminal justice processes remain fair and effective in an increasingly complex security landscape. ....
Parliamentary Questions filed by Mr Derrick Goh on 9 and 10 January 2024 Mr Derrick Goh: To ask the Minister for Communications and Information regarding the closure of SingPost’s only branch in Nee Soon (a) how does the Infocomm Media Development Authority assess the appropriateness of a SingPost branch closure; (b) what is the Government’s expectation of the postal physical footprint of SingPost branches across Singapore; and (c) how can SingPost better balance business viability with the basic needs of residents who still require access to physical postal services.....