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REACH (Telegram) 115 - What are your views on the latest Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results?

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16 Jan 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 10:24 am]
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REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 10:27 am]
📢 Topic 📢
The latest Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey released on 15 Jan 2026 highlighted that full-time permanent employment for fresh polytechnic graduates stayed stable in 2025, while starting pay continued to rise. The results come amid concerns among tertiary graduates about their job prospects in a more uncertain labour market and volatile economic climate.
💬 What are your views on the latest Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results?
The survey reflects graduate employment outcomes six months after graduation, and are expected to improve beyond the six-month mark, the joint statement from the five polytechnics said. Based on labour market data from the Ministry of Manpower, total employment continued to grow in 2025, the statement said.
📌 Key results from the survey
- The overall rate of graduates securing employment (including full-time, temporary, freelance or accepted offers) was about 90% within six months after graduation of after completion of national service, slightly down from 90.4% in 2024.
- 54.2% of them were in full-time permanent jobs in 2025, a slight dip from 54.6% in 2024.
- The median gross monthly salary for those in full-time permanent jobs increased to around S$3,000 in 2025, up from about S$2,900 in 2024.
- The latest results also for the first time gave more details about graduates who have not secured work. This group falls into three categories: those who received but rejected job offers, those who applied but did not receive any offers, and those who did not look for full-time work.
📌 Change in how employment is defined
- For the first time, the survey results broadened its employment definition to include graduates who had already accepted a job offer but had not started work yet and those actively preparing to start a business, in addition to those already working. Previously, only graduates already employed at the time of the survey were counted in the "employed" category.
- The survey also provided more detailed breakdowns of graduates who had not secured employment — such as people who had rejected offers, those who applied but didn’t receive offers, or those who weren’t looking for a job.
📌 Support for Graduates
- Support is available for graduates looking for jobs, including at the polytechnics, from Workforce Singapore and the National Trades Union Congress, and through the Graduate Industry Traineeships.
👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/polytechnic-graduate-employment-survey-jobs-median-salary-work-5860836
👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/full-time-employment-held-steady-for-fresh-poly-graduates-in-2025-with-starting-pay-on-the-rise
👉 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/proportion-poly-graduates-who-secured-employment-dips-90-survey
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REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 11:01 am]
[ Poll : I feel confident that the job market is favourable for polytechnic graduates. Share your reasons in the chat! ]
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 11:01 am]
[ Poll : I feel secure about my job prospects in Singapore’s current economy. Share your reasons in the chat! ]
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 11:10 am]
the scenarios you mentioned are in the chart.. look at the straits time link
REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 11:10 am]
Dear Contributors,
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💬 What are your views on the latest Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results?
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Megan
Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 11:10 am]
Note that the reports are for poly grads specifically
Daniel, [16/1/2026 11:11 am]
You are right. I stand corrected, my message then is wrong.
Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 11:12 am]
They might be easier to find jobs because less pay, and have more practical skills compared to uni grads
REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 12:37 pm]
Dear Contributors,
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💬 What are your views on the latest Polytechnic Graduate Employment Survey results?
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Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 1:01 pm]
Still studying uni not sure about the market at the moment

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 1:53 pm]
1. I don't know of poly graduates job opportunities - as my circles are Uni graduates.
2. One of my nephew is poly graduate but has enrol in University and graduated.
3. But not sure he got a job or not as he is doing Green sustainability - got to check with him this coming CNY.
4. But read from the 2nd liner news media, the number of news about fresh graduates from IHLs difficulties in getting jobs has tapered down considerably unlike last year - were quite bad. Alot of such news. Even CNA news broadcast highlight a few documentaries on this. But now also seems to taper down.
5. Not sure on the ground is fresh graduates be it Poly, Uni or ITE - got people having difficulties in securing a job or not.
6. But seems like less tense.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:04 pm]

Notice alot of disagree and strongly disagree in the polls.

Should voice out here what is happening on the ground.

Else nobody know how is the job market now for the fresh graduates or those unable to secure a job.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:10 pm]

1st temporary jobs are easy to find but that doesn't mean they are satisfied

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:11 pm]

And is the job related to what they learn in poly is another thing

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:11 pm]

Oh is it true that fresh graduates are taking temp jobs instead of securing a permanent good salary jobs based on what they trained in?

365, [16/1/2026 3:11 pm]

I wouldn't be surprised

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:12 pm]

I mean we need to earn a living

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:12 pm]

Unless 肯老

365, [16/1/2026 3:12 pm]

Not very relatable for me since I'm past that stage of life already, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is the case

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:13 pm]

Some of them work part time in macdonald while waiting for uni can be also consider employed

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:14 pm]

I think those who poll disagree and strongly disagree should post their comments here so that government can take action to address their concerns.

Else only poll but don't know the root causes, government don't know what went wrong.

Wasted your opportunity to rectify issues that is not going right on the ground.

365, [16/1/2026 3:21 pm]

Just speculation here, competition is one of the factors obviously, especially for industries where there's naturally very little open positions available.

For example bio-chemist, to my knowledge not a lot of demand for new labour but there's many graduates every year. Whatever open position by chance, has to be competed amongst so many graduates. And this is not even considering the terms of employment yet.

Second speculation is general hiring freeze due to global uncertainties. Who knows what's going to happen next, will that affect supply chain routes, will that affect demand for production, all these uncertainties might make companies put a pause on any expansion plan and keep risk minimal.

365, [16/1/2026 3:22 pm]

I can't think of an industry off the top of my mind now, if there's one that can self sustain within Singapore itself. We are so globally connected, the current affairs are definitely putting companies on the back foot for any expansion and growth plans.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:23 pm]

Only healthcare are short of workers

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:23 pm]

Other than that I don't see any much hope as a gen z

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:24 pm]

If biochemistry is not hiring too many workers, then IHLs should reduce the course intakes and let other faculties increase intake.

Should match industry demands to course enrolment.

Else if mismatch, then fresh graduates are not produced to meet industry needs.

Bad for business and bad for fresh graduates.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:25 pm]

I think IT, AI, finance industries still need alot of workers.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:25 pm]

Then again the industrial world Change so fast that you don't know what is in demand in the next 3 years

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:26 pm]

IT and finance are dying I think

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:26 pm]

That's why continuous education and upgrading is required.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:26 pm]

The thing is is our skills still relevant after ns

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:26 pm]

Since 2 years has past

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:27 pm]

Hmm...

Not as I know.

Because IT and finance are still recruiting based on what I know.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:27 pm]

What I heard they are position but not recruiting

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:27 pm]

So called fake recruiting

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:28 pm]

AI, cybersecurity are still strongly in demands.

Heard that software development still needed even if ChatGpt can produce vibe code.

365, [16/1/2026 3:28 pm]

Bio-chemistry is just an example, how many other courses will have to shrink as well, and then is the total opportunities even commensurate to the population?

It will also feed into a self-serving cycle, fewer people to take up, less interest over time, even less demand for it, then eventually it'll just disappear altogether.

365, [16/1/2026 3:28 pm]

This is also a good point

365, [16/1/2026 3:28 pm]

Whatever is available now, may not match reality 3 years later

365, [16/1/2026 3:29 pm]

IT is a huge spectrum, it is still hiring, but maybe not for what it's most well-known for: software and web development

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:29 pm]

I think IT and finance positions are taken up.

Not fake recruitment.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:30 pm]

Oh is it.

I read from a news that web and software development still needed.

365, [16/1/2026 3:30 pm]

Not as hot and hyped as the 2 years after covid

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:30 pm]

My classmates say he chose TCM over IT course as it change very fast, don't know if it is still relevant after a few years

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:30 pm]

Understood.

365, [16/1/2026 3:31 pm]

I'm not sure how vibe coding is going to work out, but the technology as it is right now, it's a dud

365, [16/1/2026 3:31 pm]

It can assist to come up with a quick base, that's about it

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:31 pm]

Now AI, cybersecurity and could be quantum computing in demand.

365, [16/1/2026 3:31 pm]

You still need foundational understanding

365, [16/1/2026 3:32 pm]

AI development should be in demand, not AI user. AI user will probably be an expected skill for everyone in future, like using the internet.

365, [16/1/2026 3:33 pm]

Cyber is still hiring, but is quite seasonal

365, [16/1/2026 3:33 pm]

Usually end of year or around Mar/apr period will open up more

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:33 pm]

Yes. ChatGpt vibe code is not the solution that many CEOs thought.

They fire alot of software developers.

Rely on ChatGpt vibe code.

Create a big mess.

Now got to recruit back software developers.

Luckily Singapore business didn't do that.

365, [16/1/2026 3:34 pm]

Cyber also has very few positions that you can join as a fresh grad with an average portfolio

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:34 pm]

Yes AI R&D, AI development, data analytics in high demand.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:35 pm]

Hmm...

Cybersecurity needs experience professional.

But if don't train up fresh graduates, in future no continuation.

Industry also die.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:36 pm]

But then as I mentioned after ns most of the guys might already forget 30% of the knowledge, and basic entry jobs are dying

365, [16/1/2026 3:36 pm]

Yup, the "entry level" position is usually a shift based one

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:37 pm]

And some industry by nature eg. Science have lesser vacation for fresh grads

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:38 pm]

When you look in science industry most post need at least a degree

365, [16/1/2026 3:39 pm]

Iirc the government has a program to linkup cooperations with unis for jobs? Not sure if poly has one as well. I'm also a bit blurry on this, need to double check my information

365, [16/1/2026 3:39 pm]

The traineeship program I believe?

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:40 pm]

I think now many companies recruiting intern to be permanent staff.

I come across a few like that.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:41 pm]

That means, companies more confident in the economy.

365, [16/1/2026 3:41 pm]

SIT has an integrated work study program, I think it's helpful, and perhaps something similar could be implemented across our tertiary educational institutes?

365, [16/1/2026 3:42 pm]

Not part of the curriculum, but maybe a program to help manage such an arrangement, exclusively for Singaporean students

365, [16/1/2026 3:43 pm]

Getting that experience should also help build some connections, and the company could already assess you and is familiar with you upon graduation

365, [16/1/2026 3:43 pm]

It's something I had wanted but I just couldn't make the cut for SIT

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:44 pm]

Important for fresh graduates to secure a good internship.

Try a few to see which one you like and companies that engage you in internship can also measure whether it is a good fit rather than just fresh interview.

Upon internship completion, normally they will recruit the interns as permanent staff.

Previously this is how I recruit my staff.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:45 pm]

I thought SIT accept all Polytechnic graduates.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:45 pm]

There's cut off point bro

365, [16/1/2026 3:45 pm]

The course I applied for only had an intake of 80 at the time

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:46 pm]

And based on interview

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:47 pm]

I see.

I not familiar.

365, [16/1/2026 3:48 pm]

Anyway back to topic, rather than coming up with a plan after graduation, why not try to integrate it in while they are studying to improve their opportunities upon graduation.

I think the advantage is that companies do not have to fully commit to a new employment, thus less risk and more acceptance to try out a candidate.

365, [16/1/2026 3:48 pm]

The standard 1 or even 3 months probation is still a risk for companies

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:48 pm]

Actually this is more ideal.

365, [16/1/2026 3:49 pm]

But a short stint with students, and perhaps not even full time at the work, is less risky for companies

365, [16/1/2026 3:49 pm]

They take less risk, more willing to accept, then the students have more opportunities to learn and showcase what they can pick up and perform.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:50 pm]

I prefer internship and then company recruiting.

Win win for both sides.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:51 pm]

From my Intel gov not really hiring also

365, [16/1/2026 3:51 pm]

I think there's some fundamental differences, for internship you're working full time, the work study program is some days in school some days at work, some days even half half

365, [16/1/2026 3:52 pm]

In this case there's argument for a lower costing for companies also, since it's not like a full time employment

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:52 pm]

Base on TikTok moe is just maintaining the numbers of teachers in school and not expanding hiring

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:52 pm]

Oh is it true?

365, [16/1/2026 3:53 pm]

Internship is akin to a full-time contract employment, just that the responsibilities and contract period is minor

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:53 pm]

Yes. Those with job openings are usually post with high turn off rate

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:54 pm]

My friend work in HDB said she wants to cry as the workload is just too heavy

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:54 pm]

Understood.

I think work study program has its merit.

But not many companies have resources for such tight integration except those big ones.

Hence internship is 2nd best.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:54 pm]

It's emotionally daunting to her

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:55 pm]

So work culture is another part of story

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:55 pm]

But her superior should control the workload.

Last time I allocate the work fairly and always check on their workload.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:56 pm]

No eh gov all by system de

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:56 pm]

Don't know why allocate so many case to her

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:56 pm]

Thought government more balance in dishing out workload compared to the private sector.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:57 pm]

Huh..

You mean system allocate?

The project I dish out cannot be allocated by system.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:57 pm]

Ya. You need to respond to people complain to one service

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:58 pm]

Oh I see.

Public fronting customer service.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:58 pm]

So somehow she needs to handle more complain than her collegue according to her lah

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 3:58 pm]

And she need to go on site to talk also

365, [16/1/2026 3:59 pm]

Government jobs in general are just more systemic than private, can be either good or bad.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 3:59 pm]

Her superior should step in if she raise the workload.

Superior usually can solve the problem.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:00 pm]

Sometimes it's people problem or organisation problem

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:01 pm]

Basically if there's high turn off rate on a certain position, gov need to investigate

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:01 pm]

Depends on the project you handle.

Routine jobs more systemic.

Bigger projects depends on human allocation because it needs multiple skillsets to handle.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:01 pm]

And don't be stingy to open new position

365, [16/1/2026 4:02 pm]

Systemic as in more rigid structure and processes, not just about allocation.

A lot of bureaucracy.

365, [16/1/2026 4:03 pm]

Counts towards budget ah, need to answer to citizens also

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:03 pm]

And look at moe why are they not expanding teacher forces with so many teachers complain heavy workload

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:04 pm]

I think government also cannot expand uncontrollablly.

They keep their headcount according to needs.

Singapore civil service is the most efficient and effective - and keep headcount reasonable not over staff.

Need to employ automation to cut unnecessary expenses and keep productivity high.

And rated best in the world.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:04 pm]

Else taxpayers got to pay high tax to keep civil service

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:05 pm]

Well that's why I object to bring in so many foreigner to be Singaporean. As resources is just this much, bringing in more people will mean some people lose out and no resources

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:06 pm]

Only truly foreign talent and those have the intention to open business to come in

365, [16/1/2026 4:10 pm]

Issue is, who's to be the judge on whether these foreigners are beneficial or not.

Have to keep in mind that many of our job opportunities are from international organizations, who were promised access to a wide-range of talents, not just Singaporeans, and they get to pick and choose based on merits and according to their wants and needs.

I believe there's some sort of correlation with regards to free employment and free trade. Even now it's not exactly completely free, there are some restrictions.

365, [16/1/2026 4:11 pm]

The stricter you are on the labour market availability, the less enticing we will be as a hub for foreign investments, and could end up losing a lot of jobs instead if they choose to pull out.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:11 pm]

At least gov job should have restrictions

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:11 pm]

Civil servants

365, [16/1/2026 4:11 pm]

That I'd agree to

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:11 pm]

Since job openings are limited

365, [16/1/2026 4:13 pm]

Barring specific jobs where there's an urgency to cover, civil service jobs should be for Singaporeans only. And if there's an urgency and really unable to fill with Singaporeans, then should restrict to a contract role only

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:14 pm]

Civil service predominantly are Singaporeans.

Unless talents needed are not available and less sensitive roles, then got PRs.

365, [16/1/2026 4:16 pm]

I'm not sure what the composition of the employees under government paycheck is, but my stance is to have Singaporeans helm them as much as possible, and any employment of foreigners should be temporary at best, i.e contract role.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:19 pm]

I doubt got foreigners on work pass except contract jobs.

But PRs yes.

Many become new citizens.

My 1st senior is a PR and my previous immediate boss is a PR.

Now they are citizens.

In fact their whole families including their children are citizens now.

365, [16/1/2026 4:20 pm]

I think in the case for PR, they can have access to more roles than non-PRs, but the level of the position should be limited.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:22 pm]

And for new citizens may I ask to be pr to work at least 10 yrs-15 yrs in Singapore to integrate before becoming citizens

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:22 pm]

That's why Singaporeans are still predominant.

PRs only when we lack talents and less sensitive roles they will take.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:23 pm]

Not sure about the criteria.

Only immigration will know.

Not all succeed to be citizens.

The criteria to be citizens very tough.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:23 pm]

So far 2 yrs of pr can apply for citizenship

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 4:24 pm]

Which I think too short

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:24 pm]

Not all succeed.

Some 10 years still cannot get.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:24 pm]

Unless the pr contribution to Singapore very big.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 4:25 pm]

My senior and my previous boss should meet this criteria.

Because they help to do many big national projects.

Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 6:13 pm]

I replied neutral in 2nd poll because generally the job market is not fantastic, is rather flat.

Companies are not actively hiring due to global business instability and AI cost cutting

Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 6:13 pm]

It doesn't only affect graduates, but all other workers

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:13 pm]

Goodness.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:14 pm]

So the economic resiliency taskforce should address this.

Khai Mun L., [16/1/2026 6:19 pm]

What sg can do is limited though. We are affected by global events.

Covid, wars, tariffs, inflation, AI take over existing jobs etc..

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:26 pm]

SG government can address:-

1. Finding new markets.

2. Expanding existing markets.

3. New collaboration to expand regional markets.

4. Find synergetic collaboration to re-engineer new supply chain.

5. How to infuse AI into jobs to complement workers and business instead of replacing workers like the centralised redesign centre.

I roughly able to size up virtually the economic resiliency taskforce are moving towards the above initiatives.

I think they will be able to announce the concrete initiatives soon.

We should hear some of it during Budget 2026 come 12 Feb I think.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:28 pm]

I don't have privy information.

But I can sense the above happenings.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:28 pm]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTkCmkyE2UG/?igsh=MW9zZ2hjdGpuMHpzMA==

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:29 pm]

Saw this on Instagram

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:30 pm]

Interview that is why not a good approach for recruitment.

Internships better gauge for both candidates and business.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:32 pm]

But salary are bad. The main purpose of a job is to earn money

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:33 pm]

Sometimes parents see it this way

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:33 pm]

Initially the salary is nominal.

But after conversion into permanent jobs, salary often revised.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:35 pm]

Initially I got a job offer that gives me 1.8k my parents straight away object it

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:35 pm]

That's why I stuck studying instead of working

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:35 pm]

Huh, I thought you should decide whether it is suitable for you and whether it got potential?

Your parents not in touch with the company won't know what is best for you.

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:37 pm]

Older generation see it as money money money

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:38 pm]

They even compare the salary to a cleaner

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:40 pm]

Their logic is simple.i pay so much for your studies not let you earn something equivalent to a cleaner

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:40 pm]

I don't interfere with my son decision.

Internship, salary, the company he attached to, the type of course he takes, and finally securing the scholarship.

He make all the decisions by himself.

Then he discuss with me.

Most of the time, he let me know why and how he arrives at his decision.

I will mostly support or give advices.

But I don't ban his ideas.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:41 pm]

His intern pay also very little.

(Cleaner pay)

Now he earn alot (higher than median pay).

Jun Ming, [16/1/2026 6:44 pm]

Sometimes parents just don't see it.

LCL (Danny 心), [16/1/2026 6:44 pm]

That's why children must be wise.

Parents also must be wise.

REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 6:45 pm]

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REACH Singapore, [16/1/2026 6:59 pm]

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

REACH (Telegram) 114 - What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?

(SK)

14 Jan 2026 (10am - 7pm)

REACH (Telegram)

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 10:00 am]

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REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 10:15 am]

📢 Topic 📢

Parliament will sit today (14 Jan) at 12.30pm. Parliamentary questions will cover housing and transport issues, and support for the workforce. The Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill will continue to be discussed, and there will be a Motion on the conduct of Pritam Singh and consideration of his suitability to continue as the Leader of the Opposition.

💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?

📌 Housing and Maintenance

Several questions were filed on housing matters. MPs raised concerns about everyday liveability in Housing & Development Board (HDB) estates, including satisfaction levels with cleanliness and noise levels.

Several questions focused on safety and infrastructure, including fire escape routes in corner units, the parking and charging of personal mobility devices (PMD) and personal mobility aids (PMA) after recent fire incidents.

Questions were also filed on support for seniors living alone, the Home Improvement Programme voting framework, and vacancies in HDB rental flats, and how housing policies can balance liveability, safety and inclusivity as estates age.

📌 Support for Workforce

Questions were filed on support for the workforce.

MPs asked questions about regulating owners of large rental car fleets, and how they work with tripartite partners to safeguard drivers’ livelihoods, and results achieved from the Support for Job Redesign programme.

The Job Redesign Centre of Excellence by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) was launched in November 2025, and it serves as a one-stop touchpoint providing industry-relevant expertise and resources for enterprises to transform their business and workforce through job redesign.

📌 Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill

The Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill will continue to be discussed on the roles and functions of SportSG to better support Singaporeans’ diverse sporting aspirations.

The Bill reflects how sports in Singapore have evolved over the last decade and the need to continue to evolve to serve not just medal ambitions but also Singapore’s people, its social compact, and its national identity. The Bill also advances formal recognition of areas such as disability sports and e-sports to reflect how the scene has evolved locally and globally.

📌 Notice of Motion on Mr Pritam Singh

The Motion on the conduct of Pritam Singh and consideration of his suitability to continue as the Leader of the Opposition will be discussed.

📌 Other Issues

Other parliamentary questions include regulating pet businesses, how Singapore builds on its established working relationship with the Saudi authorities in managing Hajj arrangements, Singapore’s food security and pollution concerns, support for caregivers, support for the homeless, food options at hawker centres and food safety.

👉 https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/order-paper/order-paper---14jan2026.pdf

👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fire-safety-measures-government-stiffer-actions-pmds-amds-goh-pei-ming-5322321

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/hip-voting-process-to-be-studied-after-2-tiong-bahru-blocks-fail-to-meet-threshold-chee-hong-tat

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/companies-barred-from-selling-private-hire-cars-to-individuals-for-3-years-after-registration

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/new-one-stop-resource-portal-to-guide-s-pore-employers-on-redesigning-jobs-amid-disruption-competition

👉 https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/second-reading-of-the-singapore-sports-council-ssc-amendment-bill/

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-to-debate-pritams-suitability-as-leader-of-the-opposition-after-conviction-for-lying

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REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 11:00 am]

[ Poll : Which issue(s) are you most interested in for today's Parliament sitting? Share your reasons in the chat! (You may choose more than one option.)

]

- Housing and Maintenance

- Support for Workforce

- Singapore Sports Council (Amendment) Bill

- Motion on Pritam Singh

- Others (Please share your views in the chat below)

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 11:01 am]

Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls and share your opinion. The poll questions are pinned for easy reference! You can choose more than one option and your vote is anonymous.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s topic!

💬 What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?

Thank you.

Megan

365, [14/1/2026 11:15 am]

I'm pro-gov for majority of the time, but this motion on Pritam is too much already. It should've been settled and moved on after his court case was settled.

365, [14/1/2026 11:18 am]

Maybe they can discuss on more stringent consequences for any of the mps if they were to be found guilty of such cases in future, but not harping on this case itself

Andy, [14/1/2026 11:18 am]

Yeah we're all tired of it

Daniel, [14/1/2026 11:33 am]

Feels like at this point this should be something that WP handles internally. (Given that is has been handled in court and all).

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 11:36 am]

Pap like opponent got mistake then straight away want to use the mistake to kill

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 11:36 am]

Like war in parliament

Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J, [14/1/2026 11:41 am]

PMDs n mobility devices should be treat like cars n bikes.

Should have proper parking space down the blk

N charging ports.

Those selling PMDs n mobility devices should have proper licenses same as cars n motorbikes.

Same like cars n bikes need to go regular checkups, buy insurance should apply to PMDs n mobility devices

Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J, [14/1/2026 11:41 am]

All should have licence plate

365, [14/1/2026 11:44 am]

Anything mobility device that has more than just your limbs powering it should have proper license and registration

Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J, [14/1/2026 11:46 am]

HDB mp's should do mthly walks around estate. To inspect themselves to see condition.

RY, [14/1/2026 11:47 am]

Already proven Pritman has mis-conduct as MP or even as lawyer, he no longer damn suitable to rep as head of any political party, or even as MP in parliament

Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J, [14/1/2026 11:47 am]

HDBs should be made more sound proof.

My area very quite hardly sound pollution. Except road drillings

Ginie/Komal ZENDORA J, [14/1/2026 11:49 am]

Gov both parties should work together. Make sg better. Fight among ourselves no gd

RY, [14/1/2026 12:16 pm]

I hope more financial support can be to caregivers, since this grp unlikely to work full time for a living, due to family commitment

Most time, family member do not give any financial compensation to another family member, whom take up the caregiver role, since they think he/she also family and should take up the responsibility

So far, Ntuc started the UCare for Caregiver last year with $200 fund

Ntuc also started the UCare for special needs school-going child last year after Budget announcement

But what abt Special Needs Adult that family still has to continue to look after upon their adulthood ?

Most time this grp of Special Needs Adult, they dont have the earning capacity when they grow up later, but family still have to take care of them upon their adulthood till they demised

Caregivers role not only limited to elderly at home, but also to those family with special needs/handicapped children/siblings

AIC (govt) only comes in when this grp (elderly/handicapped) have mobility issues (unable to function 3 of the 6)

It is not only when this grp has mobility problem then family has to look after, even when they are mobile, family still have to look after them

Seems govt not giving much support to caregivers (unable to work), bec have to take care of special needs adults/siblings and elderly at home

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 12:30 pm]

Dear contributors,

Parliament sitting is now live.

Catch the livestream of today's Parliament sitting here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/yig-Ca7BDoQ?si=4W5KRVcUv1wYOx7w

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:19 pm]

I just saw a pmd man aggressively reversed at a lift lobby. He wanted to get to the lift at the other door. A woman had to dodge out of her way. The pmd can accelerate quite fast and is pretty big

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:20 pm]

I think regulation should not only be on speed but also on size. Pmd shouldnt be big cargo scooter but merely an electric wheelchair

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:21 pm]

In term of regulation, the gov should impose limit on the engine so people dont use it as a personal cargo truck

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:22 pm]

Limit the size too so it doesnt take more than an ordinary wheelchair

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:24 pm]

In a normal and electric wheelchair the feet and head are pretty exposed from collisions, especially from front. This makes user very cautious

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:24 pm]

Pmds these days are literal scooters. Bang the wall from front and the wheel take the hit, feet protected and body safe

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:26 pm]

They are so rugged its like the manufacturer assumes the user will ram into things

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:26 pm]

Idk if these people think they have the right of way, or assume people will dodge them

Nicholas, [14/1/2026 1:27 pm]

So many fires in recent times in HDBs and Condos linked to PMDs, there should be some stringent standards required of the battery pack and maintenance so that it won't suddenly explode or catch fire.

Adam, [14/1/2026 1:30 pm]

Funny thing is, the pmd kinda treats its existence as a hazard like a truck. It has rear light and make a loud beep when it was reversing.

I think pmd should be allowed but these days the manufacturers are pushing to the limit on what the gov will let slip. Need to regulate with a strong arm. Why is gov so weak? What will pap of old do to these users and seller who act in bad faith

G, [14/1/2026 1:40 pm]

This unhealthy fixation with Pritam is too much. But then again, this is in line what LHL said many moons ago:

"But supposing you had a Parliament with 10, 15, 20 opposition members out of 80.

“Then, instead of spending my time thinking of what is the right policy for Singapore, I’m going to spend all my time – I have to spend all my time – thinking what is the right way to fix them, what is the right way to buy own my supporters over, how can I solve this week’s problem and forget about next year’s challenges?”"

So fixing Pritam instead of addressing cost of living issues, even putting in place policies like that 10¢ per drink packaging that will cause drink prices to balloon up to 60¢ more (according to https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/beverage-container-return-scheme-fees-drink-prices-importers-5854696)

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 2:01 pm]

📢 Topic 📢

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 2:19 pm]

Dear Contributors,

To keep up to date on Parliamentary proceedings, you may also refer to the live blog by the Straits Times! 😊

https://www.straitstimes.com/live-singapore-parliament-jan-2026

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:20 pm]

1. In corporate, if any management or staff lies, or conspire with others to lie, it is a disciplinary case and will be fired.

2. In schools, if student is dishonest, plagiarism, lie in an exam such as copying or research or study, it will be a disciplinary case, and the student will fail his subject and a black mark to his/her conduct record.

3. In court under oath, if lie in court, is a penal code offence.

In Singapore, lying under oath (perjury) is a serious offense under Section 193 of the Penal Code (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/PC1871?ProvIds%3Dpr193-&ved=2ahUKEwjMnuCpiP6RAxVXS2cHHfmlD3QQy_kOegQIARAB&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw14is5gzz2C9FOqRfBDwSiZ&ust=1768034613030000) and carries a penalty of imprisonment for up to 7 years, and/or a fine, as it undermines the administration of justice. The specific sentence depends on the facts of the case, but it's treated as a grave offense, distinct from giving false information to public servants.

4. What is more the lie, and the conspiracy in the leadership team to lie under oath in a Parliament, the highest office, whereby lawmakers are elected to be the representatives of the voters?

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:22 pm]

Trump absolutely has no restrain in whatever he wants to do.

Because he was given the absolute power by his voters and Supreme Court to act with impunity (to do something wrong, harmful, or illegal without fear of punishment or negative consequences.

It implies that Trump believes he is, or is allowed to be, above the law or normal rules of accountability. ):-

1. His voters vote him in to be the President despite a long tail of legal charges against him and even successful convicted guilty of felony. Voters willingness to forgive his crimes have embolden him to be above the law and to act with impunity.

2. Supreme Court has presided that whatever illegality he do or law he breaks as President can be forgiven and pardon. This gives him the absolute power to set his own morality and act with impunity without regards to the law.

Hence the concept of pardon or forgiving sin with no legal or political consequences is a critical flaw concept and should not allow to take root in our political scene.

In fact it is very dangerous - as Trump impunity can virtually start a World War exploiting his powerful military whereby the check and balance within the US political system is unable to rein him in or ineffective as Trump practically run all the counter measures down.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:24 pm]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-morality-only-restraint-global-power-new-york-times-5847326

Trump says 'my own morality' is only restraint on global power.

The Republican president also said he does need to abide by international law, but added "it depends what your definition of international law is".

Trump is saying he got absolute impunity above all international law.

Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me," Trump told the newspaper when asked if there were any limits on his global powers.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:25 pm]

So you mean lying in this society is not okay but covering up the wrong doing of a junior is ok

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:26 pm]

Once a termite seeps in, the whole foundation crumpled.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:26 pm]

For example?

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:27 pm]

LHL covering up for tan chuan Jin for 2 yr

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:28 pm]

I know you are going to say this.

Let us look at the facts.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:28 pm]

SM Lee didn't make public Tan Chuan Jin and another MP affairs is because:-

1. He reprimanded both of them in private and demand they stop their affairs and give them opportunity to stop their wrong doing.

2. He want to give both of them space to repair their hurts to their family members by not making the affairs public so that their families can heal with less pain.

3. Private affairs are not crimes and does not affect their work.

4. SM Lee after giving them chances to make amend and right their wrongful deed discover they quietly resume the affair - then decided to make public the affairs and told them to step down.

5. SM Lee did not lie or attempt to hide wrongdoings. In fact, he provides opportunities for them to stop wrong and put things right.

6. But the moment SM Lee discover both didn't attempt to stop, he immediately make the affairs public. Even though private affairs are not crimes, he decided to asked both to step down.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:32 pm]

But at the period of time he did not halt and demote his position when he notices it, instead still putting him in a important position

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:32 pm]

While pitam is worse asking raja to lie

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 2:33 pm]

When he did not halt, SM Lee make it public and ask them to step down.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:33 pm]

But seriously the iswaran case or tjc case they deal it very fast

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:34 pm]

But pitam case is just too long

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 2:34 pm]

I think one election period is gone liao

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:02 pm]

Actually I think it's long because that's the legal/political process. I could be wrong. And I do think it's a fair question to ask, after all this, is Pritam still worthy to be LO. Personally I think still can la, I don't see anyone else as capable as Pritam for now in opp.

Although to us is like some long TVB series with all the reporting and recordings. Not really interested anymore

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 3:03 pm]

Ya not my taiji type of things

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:03 pm]

Ya lor.. 🤣

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:04 pm]

@Babe:Pritam Singh cross 4 red flags:-

1. He covertly encourages his MP to lie in Parliament to protect his party reputation.

His integrity as Opposition Leader is profoundly questionable.

Is this the political leader that Singapore want?

2. In election, he play the most dangerous cards - political identity specifically races and religions that will stoke various communities emotion and could possibly turn into violence just to win votes.

3. He make use of foreign media to air his grievances.

4. He promote the view that as long as he win election and get the support of the opposition voters - he can run with impunity without political and legal consequences - emulating what a Superpower leader is doing.

I think Singapore shall not tolerate such politics.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:04 pm]

Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap both cross the lines during election on playing with :-

1. Collaboration with foreign country radical Muslims to impose bumi special privileges at the expense of racial and religious equality and meritocracy - that will cause disharmony and tensions among our multi racial and ethnic communities in Singapore.

(The special privileges will make the bumi self-entitled, handicap, lazy and rely on others to finance them - a crutch mentality. Singapore should not breed such community into our society.)

2. Playing along the identity and racial lines triggering national security concerns.

3. Both lies and propagate lies in Parliament on Raesh Khan case.

WP if want to be a serious party should request both to step down from CEC and Pritam Singh should also step down as opposition leader in Parliament as this role has access to security briefings, OSA information and deal with emergency and crisis issues.

Hence WP must be wise to remove Pritam Singh and Faisal Manap that promote such mentality into Singapore. Dangerous for Singapore.

@Babe:Pritam Singh should step down as Opposition Leader and should not have access to National Security information.

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:05 pm]

Who is Babe...

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:05 pm]

Babe = Danny

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:06 pm]

😂😂😂

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 3:06 pm]

Ya I don't care if he is still a lo lol or just be a ordinary mp. I think nobody cares

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 3:07 pm]

Things will go as usual

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 3:08 pm]

As from what I remember lo only appointed for last 2 or 3 election period

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:09 pm]

Yeah I think the other topics, Housing, Workforce, Sports are much more relevant as they affect people directly

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:10 pm]

Low Thia Khiang and Chian See Tong are both honourable oppositions with statures.

In fact both can be the Opposition Leaders that work for the good of Singapore.

RY, [14/1/2026 3:10 pm]

I concur

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:11 pm]

I certainly don't think LTK was viewed that way when he was still in parliament

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:11 pm]

People get glorified only when they leave

RY, [14/1/2026 3:11 pm]

I concur too

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:11 pm]

He was.

LKY and lhl speak well on both of them.

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:12 pm]

He was outspoken, yes. Honourable.. hmm

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:12 pm]

People did speak well of Pritam too

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:14 pm]

LHL approach Low Thia Khiang to be leader opposition.

But he refused because at that time, the opposition number is still weak only Aljunied grc and Hougang.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 3:14 pm]

A long journey see the true colors of a person.

Andy, [14/1/2026 3:17 pm]

The journey may still have long left to go.

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 3:32 pm]

Leader of The House Ms Indranee Rajah raises a motion on whether Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh should continue as Leader of the Opposition.

Catch the livestream of today's Parliament sitting here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/yig-Ca7BDoQ?si=4W5KRVcUv1wYOx7w

You may also refer to the live blog by The Straits Times.

https://www.straitstimes.com/live-singapore-parliament-jan-2026

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:00 pm]

1. I have been reading the fires from PMD in HDB flats - usually very damaging, the whole flat interior got burned down and include fatalities and injuries.

2. Also see in the news that 70% are from non-certified safety PMDs.

3. Not sure out of the 30%, does certified safety PMDs also trigger fire within the HDB flats?

4. If yes, then charging PMDs inside a flat is very dangerous - because it endanger the occupants as well as the neighbours.

5. Baring the facts in 3 and 4, if certified PMDs also is a safety risk, then I support 1 participant suggestion to make charging PMDs along the car park vicinity like EV charging of cars.

6. However, if certified PMDs is not a safety risk - as facts bare itself out - then Point 5 can be temporary be put to rest - unless the same safety risk surface.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 4:05 pm]

I do not own a pmd so idk how's it charges. But ya if it pose too much of a fire hazard, we need to look into the safety design of the vehicle

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 4:06 pm]

Cause charging along the carpark also cause a hazard to cars

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 4:07 pm]

If electric cars have no problem charging overnight I don't see why pmd could not achieve that safety standards

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:07 pm]

If pmd charging is like the new smartphone that come with charging protection software, that is when fully charge, will automatically cut off charging, then it is safe.

Because lithium batteries inherently when overcharge become unstable and will burn uncontrollably.

Daniel, [14/1/2026 4:07 pm]

Also not very practical for PWD who really need it to get around. Can't really ask them to walk down to the carpark.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 4:08 pm]

So the law must states safety specs clearly

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:09 pm]

But even if certified safe pmds after long duration, the safety mechanism fails, it could trigger a fire because it no longer able to cut off the charging when fully charged.

Hence long journey see the true colors of the pmds.

Only authority has access to such information.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 4:09 pm]

And maybe let the manufacturing to do warranty check or inspection service once every few years like car

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:10 pm]

My worry is people can steal the pmd unless can locked.

But for safety reasons, some inconvenience should be ok.

Eg. Bicycles also are parked downstairs.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:10 pm]

Hmm...

Good point.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:11 pm]

PMA yes is a problem - because they are elderly or disabled.

Yes good point.

PMA maybe can exempt.

365, [14/1/2026 4:45 pm]

I think there's already safety requirements written into our law already, issue is there's insufficient enforcement

365, [14/1/2026 4:45 pm]

A law is only as good as when it can be enforced

365, [14/1/2026 4:47 pm]

Step up street enforcement randomly every 1 or 2 weeks, impose heavier punishments, including impounding any non compliant device or when other rules are being flouted

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:47 pm]

Yes.

This is the problem with the safety of the pmds.

Because even there are laws, some people don't comply, neighbors and occupants are still put at risk.

If empirical facts reveal the even certified pmds also pose a risk from the 30% certified pmds, then erring on the safe side, government should consider charging at carpark vicinity.

365, [14/1/2026 4:48 pm]

Trace back the workshops that perform modifications and shut them if required

365, [14/1/2026 4:49 pm]

If you don't have enough manpower to consistently enforce it, then supplement with heavy punishment to deter such behavior

365, [14/1/2026 4:49 pm]

Low chance of getting caught + low consequence = low risk for offenders, simple risk matrix

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 4:50 pm]

Because open space at car park less risky compare to an enclosed spaces at home.

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 5:16 pm]

In case you missed it, here are some updates from the parliamentary proceedings so far:

- *On Housing and Maintenance:* https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-240-mould-complaints-neighbours-air-conditioners-5857756

- *On Animal Welfare for Animal-Related Businesses:* https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/animal-welfare-laws-review-will-consider-requirements-for-cctv-at-pet-groomers-alvin-tan

- *On Support for Caregivers:* https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/over-14600-caregivers-of-seniors-benefitted-from-subsidised-respite-care-services-in-2025-moh

- *On the Motion on Pritam Singh:* https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pritam-has-shown-failure-of-leadership-failure-to-take-responsibility-indranee

Nicholas, [14/1/2026 5:41 pm]

Not good to keep harping on the Raeesah Khan lied and subsequently Pritam Singh lied topic, it's a distraction that is taking up precious time in parliament. Ongoing since year 2021, it's "flogging a dead horse".

Need to move on and talk about things that are important to Singaporeans, how to help the country navigate the challenging global situation with Trump power moves etc.

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 5:42 pm]

Cause it's like decision is with pm so kind of waste time

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 5:43 pm]

Not like parliament have other party other than pap and wp

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 5:44 pm]

Just pap internal vote is enough

G, [14/1/2026 5:59 pm]

Does it even have to be put to a vote?

Doesn't the PM have authority to grant or remove the leader of opposition title?

If PM does have the authority to grant or remove, then why don't just make a decision and get on with it?

Why waste so much time debating on this.. for MPs to give 5¢ 10¢ comments and waste valuable parliament time?

G, [14/1/2026 5:59 pm]

Just make a decision and move on to more pressing issues

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:00 pm]

Ya lor

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:00 pm]

Why keep dragging

G, [14/1/2026 6:00 pm]

The longer this drags on, the more it looks like the PM is indecisive who hesitates to make decisions

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 6:00 pm]

📢 Topic 📢

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:01 pm]

I hope tdy session is the last episode of this sia

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:01 pm]

Tiring

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:01 pm]

Use this time to tackle cost of living is have better worth lor

Jun Ming, [14/1/2026 6:02 pm]

Like this motion can done it within a hour make it long winded

G, [14/1/2026 6:19 pm]

She seems to be enjoying being longwinded recounting history

Nicholas, [14/1/2026 6:21 pm]

The topic on recent fire incidents in residential buildings due to PMDs should be expanded to talk about fire safety in high-rise commercial buildings as well. During fire drills, I wonder what will happen in a real fire given escape stairways are narrow, there'll be a lot of smoke etc. The recent mega fire in the Hong Kong residential tower highlights the difficulties of escaping from a burning high-rise building.

여자친구, 첫사랑 🏆, [14/1/2026 6:38 pm]

She's getting high at mocking pritam she smiled when she did so then the whole house laugh with her.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 6:52 pm]

1. I am not sure if all HDB design layouts are the same.

2. Yes the stairways are a bit tight - can let 2 persons walk together only.

3. But I notice there are 2 pathway for my flat. 1 main door another back door.

4. If one pathway got fire or smoke, I can take another door using another pathway.

5. Also if a flat is on fire, the walls and doors are fire-rated - I think at least 2 hours.

6. So as long as the doors are closed, fire and little smoke can spread quickly outside.

Fire become compartmentalised and cannot spread from flat to flat unlike the HK flats.

(Note :- I witnessed in my neighboring block in which a flat is on fire due to PMD. It was burning for about 1/2 hour in the flat, people run out.

But no neighbors flat catch the fire.

When the fire engine come, the firemen can quickly extinguish the fire).

7.. Residents got chance to run out safely.

8. That is why during HIP, I raise concern when both the doors are changed to non fire rated. I refuse to change and reuse my 2 old doors that are fire-rated.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 8:06 pm]

1. Also noticed that during HIP, scaffolding are metal scalfolding not bamboo sticks scalfolding.

2. Also HIP don't use netting.

3. Hence the chances of catching fire and spreading through the net and bamboo stick does not happen like the HK flats.

4. However, I noticed for commercial sites building development, green netting are used - probably to catch falling debris and catch dust. But hopefully they are fire-retardant.

5. Having say so, I also hope that power cables running around the houses and building should also be fire-retardant and will not catch fire.

LCL (Danny 心), [14/1/2026 8:19 pm]

1. Also another thing, the WSG initiative that help business and worker redesign business and jobs through the centralise redesign centre is a very good effort - to ensure that businesses can transform and restructure relevant to the industry needs and remain viable and sustainable.

2. As the centre is a centralised redesign centre, there will be pooled resources available, access to wide variety of ideas and exposure - and hence able to customise relevant, up-to-date business process, needs, skillsets and market information to help the business.

3. In addition, workers will also similarly benefits from such centralised resources.

4. Most important, the redesign centre should incorporate AI into the business and the workers' skillsets --- that will greatly bring about a leap and bound productivity jump.

5. I recently visited an eye clinic to check my eyes. In the previous few visits, the eyes nurse specialist that uses the eye machine to capture my eyeballs image needs to be operated by the nurse specialist on every angle of the eyeballs.

6. But this time I went, she just asked me to place my head and keep my eyes open, while she walked around to do other chores.

The eye machine automatically captures every angle of my eyeballs and she doesn't need to intervene.

Then a naughty thought comes to my mind, I deliberately fool the machine by intermediately closing my eyes when it is about to capture my eyeballs image. But it is able to flag errors and keep taking the image until it gets a good image of every angle of my eyeballs.

Then the nurse without even looking at the machine say, ok completed already. (I guess the machine alerts her, when the images are satisfactorily captured).

Then I asked the nurse, how come this time the eye machine is automated, is it AI?

She laughed heartily, and said she can now concentrate on doing other jobs. Her productivity indeed increases by leaps and bounds.

REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 8:48 pm]

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REACH Singapore, [14/1/2026 9:00 pm]

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

REACH (Telegram) 113 - What are your thoughts on the issues to be discussed in Parliament today? Which issue interests you the most?

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13 Jan 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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REACH Singapore, [13/1/2026 9:45 am]

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