In Parliament earlier this week, five members of the Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Communications and Information filed a motion that contained 13 recommendations to make online space safer and more inclusive for Singaporeans.
The recommendations include having the Government take the lead in setting up information-sharing platforms to help the public better detect scams, getting the relevant stakeholders to take on a more equitable share of responsibility, and ensuring accessibility to essential services.
Parliamentarians unanimously supported the motion and spoke widely, covering areas from helping vulnerable groups navigate the digital space to strengthening cyber resilience and infrastructure.
Responding to the motion, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo announced a new $20 million initiative to build online trust and safety. Read more.
In Parliament, PAP MPs also raised concerns relating to the relaxation of the rental occupancy cap for HDB flats and the environmental impact of Long Island reclamation project. Read more. They also spoke up on a diverse range of issues. Watch more.
The National Environmental Agency and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment are open for external scrutiny. They are also strengthening their existing workplace safety and health procedures. Afterall, every worker deserves to return home safely. Read more.
It’s that time of the year for CDC vouchers! As the cost-of-living pressure continues to bite, here are three other things the PAP Government is doing to help Singaporeans through difficult times. Read more.
(Opps) they did it again. A simple New Year Message from the Workers' Party was all it took to reveal a party with no qualms about lying and fast running out of ideas. Read more.
The Opposition has misrepresented why some retailers are temporarily absorbing the recent 1 percentage point GST increase. Senior Minister of State for Finance Chee Hong Tat pointed out the inaccuracy in WP MP Jamus Lim's claim. Read more.
