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1 Nov 2021

Adjournment of Debate

The Deputy Leader of the House, Mr. Zaqy Mohamad, moved to adjourn the debate.
The Deputy Speaker asked for the date of resumption.
Mr. Mohamad confirmed the debate would resume tomorrow.
The Deputy Speaker accepted the motion to adjourn.

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1 Nov 2021

Extension of a Sitting

Deputy Speaker proposed extending the sitting by 30 minutes under Standing Order No 2(5)(d).
Ms Ng Ling Ling was recognized following the proposal.
The debate focused on the procedural extension of parliamentary time.

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1 Nov 2021

Time Limit for Speeches

The Deputy Leader of the House moved to exempt Dr Tan See Leng's speech from the time limit under Standing Order 48(8).
The Speaker consented and, with assent from Members, the motion was agreed to.
A resolution was passed to exempt the proceedings from the time limit for Minister Tan See Leng's speech.

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1 Nov 2021

Personal Explanation by Member

Raeesah Khan admitted she did not accompany a sexual assault survivor to the police station as she claimed in an August 3 parliamentary speech, and she retracted the anecdote, apologizing to the survivor, the House, the police, and others.
Khan explained she shared the story without consent and fabricated details to avoid revealing her own membership in a women's support group, where she is also a survivor of sexual assault.
The Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah, questioned Khan about inconsistencies in her statements across multiple parliamentary sessions, confirming the falsehoods.
Rajah raised a point of order, stating Khan lied three times and failed to substantiate allegations, which unjustly cast doubt on the police and harmed survivors' credibility.
The Speaker referred the matter to the Committee of Privileges, with Rajah and Minister K Shanmugam recusing themselves due to involvement.

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5 Oct 2021

Adjournment

A motion was raised to adjourn Parliament to a date to be fixed.
The motion was formally proposed by Ms Indranee Rajah.
No other speakers or substantive debate was recorded in the session.

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5 Oct 2021

Exempted Business

The Deputy Speaker presided over the session.
Ms. Indranee Rajah proposed a motion to exempt the day's scheduled business from Standing Order No. 2.
The motion was to exempt the proceedings from the standing order for that sitting.

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4 Oct 2021

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament to 11:00 am the next day was proposed by Ms Indranee Rajah.
The motion was formally presented to Parliament for consideration.
The debate concluded with the proposed adjournment of the sitting.

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4 Oct 2021

Exempted Business

The debate focused on a motion to exempt today's scheduled business from Standing Order No 2, which typically governs the order of parliamentary proceedings.
Ms Indranee Rajah proposed the exemption to allow the business on the Order Paper to be prioritized and debated without the usual procedural constraints.
The motion aimed to facilitate the efficient conduct of the day's parliamentary agenda by bypassing standard standing order requirements.

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4 Oct 2021

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

The Leader of the House, Ms Indranee Rajah, sought consent to exempt Minister K Shanmugam's speech from the 40-minute time limit under Standing Order 48(8) due to the anticipated length.
Speaker granted consent and asked for general assent from Members, which was indicated and agreed upon.
A resolution was passed to exempt the proceedings from the time limit specifically for Minister K Shanmugam's speeches.

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4 Oct 2021

Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill

The Minister for Home Affairs moved the Second Reading of the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill to address threats from hostile foreign actors.
Leong Mun Wai, a Non-Constituency Member, attempted to raise a point of order and propose an amendment to the question during the debate.
The Speaker instructed Leong Mun Wai to wait for his turn to speak before raising his proposed amendment.

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4 Oct 2021

Motion under Standing Order 18(6) Proviso

Deputy Leader Zaqy Mohamad moved to refer a petition on the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill for consideration during the Bill's Second Reading, arguing that this would allow immediate debate rather than delay through committee referral.
He noted the petition's criticisms overlap with amendments proposed by the Workers' Party, ensuring the issues would be addressed in the ongoing debate.
The Speaker approved the motion, and it was passed, with several Members recording their dissent.

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14 Sep 2021

Adjournment

The Leader of the House moved that Parliament adjourn to a date to be fixed, which was resolved without objection.
The Speaker extended birthday congratulations to Ms Janet Ang and Mr Zaqy Mohamad.
The session concluded and was adjourned at 12:33 am on 15 September 2021.

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14 Sep 2021

Time Limit for Minister's Speech

The Leader of the House, Ms Indranee Rajah, sought consent to exempt Minister Tan See Leng's speech from the time limit under Standing Order 48(8).
The Speaker gave consent and asked for the general assent of the hon Members, which was indicated.
The question was put and agreed to, resulting in a resolution to exempt the proceedings from the time limit for Minister Tan See Leng's speech.

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14 Sep 2021

Exempted Business

The Government moved to exempt today's scheduled business from Standing Order No. 2, which governs time allocation for parliamentary debate.
Ms Indranee Rajah presented the motion, arguing that the exemption is necessary to ensure the day's legislative agenda can be concluded efficiently.
The exemption would allow the House to proceed with the listed items without the usual time constraints imposed by the standing order.

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13 Sep 2021

Rostered Routine Testing for Members of Parliament

Dr Tan Yia Swam proposed Rostered Routine Testing for MPs during home visits, Meet-the-People sessions, and Parliamentary Sittings.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung explained that RRT is mandated for high-risk groups but encouraged voluntary self-testing for all Singaporeans as a social responsibility.
MOH and the Speaker of Parliament agreed that MPs will undergo supervised self-tests before each Parliamentary Sitting to set a good example.
The Minister noted that MPs meeting many residents can help protect themselves and others through regular testing.
The policy focuses on encouraging voluntary testing for MPs rather than mandating it for all their activities.

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13 Sep 2021

Adjournment

Mr Zaqy Mohamad moved a motion for Parliament to adjourn until 11.00 am the next day.
The motion proposes that Parliament stands adjourned upon rising today.
The debate on the adjournment motion was recorded as the sole item of discussion.

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13 Sep 2021

Adjournment of Debate

Mr Zaqy Mohamad moved to adjourn the debate on behalf of the Leader, and the motion was resolved.
The Speaker asked for the resumption day, and Mr Mohamad specified tomorrow.
The Speaker confirmed the adjournment, concluding the brief exchange.

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13 Sep 2021

Exempted Business

The motion exempts today’s scheduled business from Standing Order No 2, allowing it to proceed without usual time restrictions.
Ms Indranee Rajah moved the resolution to expedite the day’s parliamentary agenda.
The exemption aims to facilitate efficient completion of the specified business.
No objections or amendments were recorded during the debate.
The motion was passed to apply the exemption for the current sitting.

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13 Sep 2021

Simultaneous Debate on Motions

The Leader of the House proposed a motion to hold a simultaneous debate on two separate motions: one by the Minister for Finance on securing Singaporeans' jobs and livelihoods, and another by Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai on the foreign talent policy and its impact on Singaporeans.
The proposed simultaneous debate would allow MPs to address both motions in a single speech and consider the issues holistically, while the two motions would remain separate for voting purposes after the debate.
The motion to conduct the debate simultaneously was agreed to by Parliament, enabling efficient parliamentary business while allowing the movers of each original motion to speak at the start and close of the debate.

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13 Sep 2021

Income Tax (Amendment) Bill

The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill was introduced to amend the Income Tax Act and make related amendments to other Acts, presented by Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong with the President's recommendation.
The bill underwent its first reading and was scheduled for a second reading at the next parliamentary sitting, with the proceedings recorded for printing.
The debate focused on procedural steps for legislative changes to income tax laws, without detailed discussion on specific amendments in the provided excerpts.

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