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3,792 debates and bills about public safety & law

8 Sep 2026

Identity-verification Requirements for Level "3" Telephone Numbers Linked to Recent Government Officials Impersonation Scams

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8 Sep 2026

Safeguards to Prevent Foreign Actors from Using Singapore-based Institutions and Recruiting Former Public Officers for Covert Intelligence-gathering

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8 Sep 2026

Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill

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8 Sep 2026

Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill

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8 Sep 2026

Surveillance on Religious Teachers Who Bypass Asatizah Recognition Scheme, and Safeguards for Minors in Mosque Activities

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8 Sep 2026

Mechanism for Vetting of Individuals like Coaches or Volunteers for Roles Involving Unsupervised Access to Children

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8 Sep 2026

Bail Decisions, Monitoring of Persons Under Investigation and Child Protection in Sexual Offence Cases

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5 Aug 2026

Measures Addressing Platform Worker Safety and Adequacy of Income Support Following Rise in Work-related Traffic Accident Fatalities

Ministry concerned over rise in platform worker traffic deaths.
Workgroup developing safeguards with operators and unions.
Since 2025, platform workers get work injury compensation.

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5 Aug 2026

Enforcement Data on Dangerous Riding by Shared-bicycle Users Versus Other Cyclists, and Mandatory In-app Safety Modules for First-time Users

Enforcement data does not differentiate shared-bicycle users from other cyclists.
No case numbers provided for dangerous riding categories.
Operators already use in-app safety modules and push notifications for safe riding.

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5 Aug 2026

Procurement and Deployment of Active Mobility Enforcement Cameras, and Data on Fines Issued under Enhanced Regulations

LTA has 60 active mobility cameras islandwide, with expansion planned over coming years.
Under enhanced rules, 21 users fined for non-certified e-scooters, 6 for PMA offences.

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5 Aug 2026

Recalibrating Fire Safety in Tall HDB Blocks to Ensure Escape Route Accessibility for Elderly and Mobility-impaired Residents

MP Choo asked how fire safety aids elderly and mobility-impaired in tall HDB blocks.
Minister referred to an earlier written reply on high-rise living and fire safety.
No new measures were announced in this exchange.

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5 Aug 2026

Strengthening Resilience Against Threats of Growing Cybersecurity Risks Posed by AI

Government referred AI cyber-risk query to prior parliamentary reply.
Existing response covers frontier AI threats and countermeasures.

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5 Aug 2026

Coordinating Enforcement Actions Against Illegal Cough Mixture Peddling and Measures to Prevent Recidivism

HSA leads enforcement against illegal cough mixture peddling, coordinating with police via intelligence sharing.
Surveillance and enforcement stepped up to deter and catch repeat offenders.
Penalties include up to $50,000 fine or two years' jail; repeat offenders face higher penalties.

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5 Aug 2026

Alternative Language and Oral Assessment Arrangements for Singaporeans Seeking Security Officer Licences

Security officer assessments stay in English to ensure effective emergency communication with the public.
Existing tests already use oral modes, pictorial aids, and simpler English to support varied proficiency.
Appeals are rare (about 3 yearly); workplace literacy courses offer English improvement support.

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5 Aug 2026

Breakdown of Road Traffic Accidents by Class of Vehicle and Cause of Accident, and Observable Trends Following Expansion of Speed Limiter Regime

Road accident data for 2024-2025 released by vehicle type and cause.
Top causes: failure to keep lookout, improper control, careless lane changes.
Speed limiter expansion trends still being monitored; update to come later.

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5 Aug 2026

Additional Safety Measures for Migrant Workers Travelling in Lorries Against Collisions Caused by Drink Driving

Lower alcohol limits and new drug-driving offences will deter impaired driving.
Lorry safety boosted by rest rules, vehicle buddies, caged lorry ban, speed limiters.
Government will monitor trends and review measures as needed.

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5 Aug 2026

Data on Police Reports on Financial Exploitation of Minors Through Social Media Platforms over Past Five Years, and Trends in Online Financial Exploitation

No statistics kept on financial exploitation of minors as it is not a distinct offence.
Scam victims under 18 declined in 2025 versus 2024, mirroring overall scam trends.

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5 Aug 2026

Piloting Behavioural Interventions to Improve Public Vigilance and Reporting Rates under SGSecure

MHA said SGSecure already uses behavioural interventions, including gamified mini-games and roadshow activities.
Recognition awards and peer-led advocacy further encourage reporting and vigilance.
Outreach will be reviewed and strengthened to keep the terrorism threat salient.

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5 Aug 2026

Factors and Relative Weightings in Recommending Candidates for Appointment as Chief Justice

Appointment considers litigation, judicial, leadership, legal service factors; no single criterion is decisive.
Candidate must have integrity, expertise, temperament, stature, and leadership ability.
Process involves PM advice and President’s independent assessment, ensuring judicial quality.

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5 Aug 2026

Capabilities to Detect and Prevent Communications of Real-time Deepfake Impersonations

Anti-scam laws require online providers to detect deepfake scams using verification and facial recognition.
Government will pilot a unified call prefix and tagged caller names for official communications.
Public advised to stay vigilant, as officials never ask for money or bank details.

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