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Singapore Parliament to Discuss Housing Plans and GovTech Layoffs

Singapore Parliament to Discuss Housing Plans and GovTech Layoffs

Singapore Parliament to Discuss Housing Plans and GovTech Layoffs
More than 20 questions have been asked by Members of Parliament about these two topics.
The Housing and Development Board will build new homes in Gillman Barracks and Sunset Way after environmental studies are done.
About 15 hectares of forest may be cleared at Maju Forest to make room for new homes.
MP Christopher de Souza asked if nature groups' ideas can be used to save green areas in Maju Forest.
MP Rachel Ong asked if other sites were considered for housing instead of Gillman Barracks.
MP Dennis Tan asked if other sites can be used instead of Maju Forest and what residents think about the plans.
MP Charlene Chen asked for simple explanations of environmental impact assessments.
She also asked for clearer explanations of how public feedback affects planning decisions.
GovTech laid off 93 workers as it changes its operating model.
It plans to let go of about 300 workers over two years as it shifts to a new model.
MP Louis Chua asked for information about the ages and skills of the laid-off workers.
He also asked why these workers cannot be moved to other agencies.
MP Sharael Taha asked if GovTech's changes were expected and if workers were given training to adapt.
MP Yip Hon Weng asked if GovTech's changes reflect a broader shift in public-sector technology hiring.
MPs also asked about a problem during the GCE O-Level English oral exam.
The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board said there was no discrepancy in the exam.
MP Jamus Lim asked what evidence was used to conclude that no error occurred.
MP Hany Soh asked if students or parents asked for help and how it was given.
MP Sharael asked if public warning systems for lightning will be reviewed.
MP Choo Pei Ling asked how the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link will affect businesses.
MPs also asked about the use of artificial intelligence in Singapore.
Nominated MP Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari asked for a breakdown of companies that have adopted AI.
Ms Soh asked if there have been cases of AI-related self-harm among teenagers and children.
Ms Soh also asked if the Ministry of Law is aware of AI-fabricated evidence in court.
MP Saktiandi Supaat asked about the use of AI in the public service.
MP Alex Yam asked how generative AI will affect Singapore's arts and creative sectors.
The Workers' Party will introduce a motion for an 'economy of the future' that works for all Singaporeans.
The motion will present the party's vision for the future and its economic plan.
The motion proposes a more equal and inclusive economy with opportunities for all Singaporeans.