Health Information Bill to enhance healthcare and data protection for S'poreans
The Health Information Bill will allow Singaporeans to access more effective healthcare, by allowing healthcare providers to share information across different institutions.
Data privacy is paramount, and Singaporeans will be able to monitor the access of their data through their HealthHub account. Data access is also limited to healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care.
Members of the GPC for Health raised important questions about the security of Singaporeans’ data, fulfilling their mandate to scrutinise legislation. Read and watch.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has declared the immediate termination of Pritam Singh's position as Leader of the Opposition. The decision came after Parliament passed a motion on Jan 14 expressing regret at Mr Singh’s conduct. Read more.
During the debate of the motion, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah stressed that honesty and integrity form the “foundation of public trust”, and Members of Parliament have a solemn duty to ensure that politics in Singapore remains upright and honourable. Watch more.
More timely and effective care, while keeping Singaporeans’ data safe. Parliament passed amendments to existing laws to strengthen data sharing between the government and agencies. Read and watch.
Parliament passed the Singapore Sports Council Amendment Bill to strengthen and build a more inclusive sporting ecosystem. The new Bill will provide more holistic support to nurture athletes and recognise new sports such as e-sports and chess. Read and watch.
Social needs in Singapore have become more complex. Parliament passed new amendments to the National Council of Social Service Bill to help build a stronger and more future-ready social service sector, with better outcomes for Singaporeans. Read and watch.
PAP MPs actively raise their constituents concerns in Parliament. For instance, Jessica Tan (East Coast GRC) inquired about mould in HDB flats while Charlene Chen (Tampines GRC) and Gho Sze Kee (Mountbatten SMC) asked about construction noise issues.
Choo Pei Ling sought updates on the full deployment of life-saving AEDs in Tengah. Read and watch.
