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Arts, culture & sports

831 debates and bills about arts, culture & sports

10 Sep 2026

Preservation of Sites, Monuments Study and Conservation Plans for Lee Rubber Godowns

Lee Rubber Godowns assessed as lacking national importance for National Monument preservation.
Urban Redevelopment Agency exploring retaining one godown as heritage marker in proposed park.
If retention impossible, agencies will document and commemorate the site's history.

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10 Sep 2026

Funding for AI-Generated Singapore National Day Films and Policy on Supporting Gen-AI Creative Work

No government funding was provided for the two AI-generated National Day films.
Using generative AI does not itself decide funding eligibility.
Projects are assessed against each funding scheme's objectives and criteria.

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10 Sep 2026

Proportion of Secondary School Students Admitted Through Direct School Admission Across Various Domains, and Complaints Received Regarding Selection Process

DSA admissions over three years: 40% sports, 20% STEM, 20% performing arts, rest varied.
Average nine yearly complaints, mainly about selection processes.
MOE found schools conducted selection rigorously, objectively, and professionally.

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10 Sep 2026

Carded Athletes Who Have To Self-fund or Raise Private Donations to Participate in Major International Competitions

Carded athletes get calibrated support via National Sports Associations for prioritised competitions.
Athletes self-fund or seek donations for non-prioritised events; numbers are untracked.
Government regularly reviews funding frameworks and welcomes private donor support.

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10 Sep 2026

Screen-free Children: Reclaiming Childhood in the Artificial Intelligence Era

Motion urges reclaiming childhood from screens via affordable community play, better playgrounds, and stronger social media safeguards.
Recommends a National Childhood Framework for cross-Ministry coordination.
Government agrees, citing existing efforts like Grow Well SG and community programmes.

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10 Sep 2026

Criteria to Distinguish Prohibited Political Advocacy from Expressions of Humanitarian Concern in Assessing Artists’ Conduct Relating to International Conflicts

Humanitarian concern by artists is not prohibited; the line is crossed when it threatens public order, security, or allows foreigners to advance political causes in Singapore.
Assessments are contextual, considering intent and likely impact, with examples of approved performances addressing conflicts like Israel-Gaza.
Artists are encouraged to engage Singapore's media regulator early for clarity on licensing conditions.

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9 Sep 2026

Data on Covered Table Tennis and Badminton Courts Provided in Sport Singapore-operated Facilities and Assessment of Facility Supply Against Booking Demand

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9 Sep 2026

Data on Annual Visitors in Pulau Ubin for Past Five Years and Balancing Increased Visitation with Heritage and Biodiversity

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8 Sep 2026

Prioritising National Stadium Use for Major Sporting Events with Broad National Significance

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8 Sep 2026

Assessment of Restricted Beach Areas and Allowing Free Public Access to All Beaches

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8 Sep 2026

Expansion of Jalan Besar Stadium Seating Capacity to Reduce Ticket Scalping

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8 Sep 2026

Use of Child Credits for Developmental Experiences, Such As Sports, Hobbies and Other Interests

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8 Sep 2026

Reviving "Sing Singapore" Festival to Build Community Spirit in Run-up to Future National Day Celebrations

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8 Sep 2026

Protection of Public Monies Disbursed through Arts and Heritage Grants where Recipient Organisations Subsequently Encounter Financial Difficulties

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8 Sep 2026

Encouraging GenAI Micro-drama Production by Local Artists and Content Providers Through Grants or Incentives

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5 Aug 2026

Extension of SG Culture Pass to Singapore-authored Cookbooks and Culinary Publications Preserving Singapore's Food Heritage and Cultural Identity

Culture Pass currently prioritises Singapore literature, not cookbooks.
Ministry acknowledges culinary publications preserve food heritage.
No expansion now, but future review of Pass scope is planned.

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5 Aug 2026

Block-booking of Public Tennis Courts by Singapore Tennis Association, Monitoring of Actual Court Usage and Release of Unutilised Bookings to Public

STA gets priority for court bookings to support training and competitions, but usage is monitored.
STA consolidating training at Kallang and streamlining schedules to release more courts for public.
SportSG balances high-performance, community, and recreational needs while optimising facility utilisation.

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5 Aug 2026

Redevelopment of Mandai Executive Golf Course and Consideration for Alternative Redevelopment Sites or Further Tenancy Extension

Mandai Executive Golf Course will become an Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre for education.
Government reallocates private golf club lands for public golf to balance access.
Short-term tenancy extension for Mandai is under review after operator appeal.

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5 Aug 2026

Supporting Freelance Arts and Creative Practitioners in Retirement Planning and Financial Resilience

Government supports arts freelancers via CPF schemes like CAYE for MediSave contributions.
National Arts Council offers Arts Resource Hub for financial wellness and career guidance.
Arts freelancers encouraged to make extra CPF contributions for retirement resilience.

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4 Aug 2026

Understanding Adoption and Impact of Generative AI on Singapore's Arts and Creative Sectors

Choo Pei Ling asked about studies on generative AI’s impact on Singapore’s arts sector.
Minister Neo referred to a prior parliamentary reply, providing no new findings.

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