Governance & integrity

693 debates and bills about governance & integrity

10 Sep 2026

Mandatory Elements of NParks Biodiversity Impact Assessment Guidelines, Justification for Deviations, Independence of Compliance Reviews and Strengthening Mandatory Requirements

MP asked if BIA guidelines are mandatory and reviews independent.
Minister cited updated guidelines, developer consultations, and NParks adequacy reviews.
No commitment to make elements mandatory or ensure review independence.

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10 Sep 2026

Government’s Response to the “2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament”

Government justifies long-delayed salary hike as necessary to sustain quality political leadership, adopting restrained 9% initial adjustment.
Workers questioned timing amid living-cost pressures, but PM argued postponing worsens gaps and future talent pool.
Parliament calls for transparency, delinked MP/Mayor benchmarks, assistant allowances, and quality-of-life indicators in bonuses.

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9 Sep 2026

Enhancing Transparency in People's Association's Commercial Space Tender Awards and Streamlining Transparency Standards Across State Landlords

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9 Sep 2026

Benchmarking GIC Remuneration Disclosure Practices Against Major Sovereign Wealth Funds and Public Investment Institutions Internationally

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9 Sep 2026

Review of Undeclared Development Project Savings and Establishment of Central Disclosure Framework for Project Costs and Savings

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9 Sep 2026

Measures to Deter Abuse of HDB Grant Schemes

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9 Sep 2026

Metrics to Assess GIC's Performance against New Strategic Portfolio Changes

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8 Sep 2026

Improvements to Public Consultation Process in Incorporating Public Feedback for Major Development Sites

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8 Sep 2026

Release of Investigation Reports into Cybersecurity Incidents Affecting ASPIRE 2A and A*STAR Exanet Network and Data Recovery Measures Taken

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8 Sep 2026

Review of AI Detection Tools and Academic Policies at Institutes of Higher Learning and Establishment of Transparent Student Appeals Process

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8 Sep 2026

Reviewing Child Access Denial for Fathers Following CPS Interventions and Ensuring Transparent Communication of Parental Access Decisions

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8 Sep 2026

Improving Transparency and Comparability of Data on Suicide by Including Provisional Figures and Deaths Still Pending Coroner's Inquiry Alongside Final Figures

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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

Government's Responses to the "2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament"

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5 Aug 2026

Greenfield Biodiversity Site Redevelopment Rationale, Brownfield Assessment and Ecological Profiling Transparency Regarding Maju Forest Redevelopment

MPs question redeveloping biodiversity plots while other sites remain unused, citing lower population projections.
They demand regional brownfield checks, ecological profiling input, and published assessments.
Minister refers to earlier 4 Aug 2026 reply on these matters.

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5 Aug 2026

Breakdown on First Class Flights Taken by Political Office Holders on Official Duty at Public Expense by Quantity, Duration and Cost

No aggregate data on political office holders' first-class flights exists.
Agencies individually manage travel and adhere to established guidelines.

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5 Aug 2026

Findings and Outcomes of Inquiry into Allegations of Workplace Issues at Law Society of Singapore

Inquiry found serious leadership, culture, and governance failings at Law Society, but no financial impropriety.
Council acknowledged findings and is implementing recommendations to strengthen accountability.
Ministry expects LawSoc to uphold high standards and provide progress updates.

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5 Aug 2026

Ensuring Fees Charged by Public Agencies are Gazetted and Authorised

Government insists agencies have legal basis for fees, contrary to AGO findings.
AGO gaps were unprescribed or under-collected fees; agencies will rectify them.
Broader fee framework under review; legislating every fee impractical, transparency considered.

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5 Aug 2026

Appointment and Tenure of Members in Special Select Committee on Nominations for Appointment as NMPs

Government rejects changing NMP selection committee to include non-partisan citizens.
Current committee of MPs, including opposition, is appropriate.
No plans to alter framework; appointments remain within six months.

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5 Aug 2026

Review of Procurement Process Vulnerabilities Involving Irregular Quotations and Measures to Recover Overpayments

MINDEF found 65 irregular quotations among 400,000 contracts over five years.
Measures include AI detection, expanded vendor pools, and checks on high-value items.
Overpayments are recovered via price validation, training, and legal or disciplinary action.

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