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Debate on Annual Budget 2009
Debate on Annual Budget 2009

Thoughts on four specific topics: On national reserves; the Jobs Credit Scheme; the SRI and the need for assessment and recalibration.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaApril 2, 2009
Resilient Workforce and Foreign Workers
Resilient Workforce and Foreign Workers

On building a resilient workforce and addressing foreign worker concerns.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 13, 2009
Education in Singapore
Education in Singapore

Suggesting the use of IT and education village

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Education, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 11, 2009
Supporting the Vulnerable in Singapore
Supporting the Vulnerable in Singapore

“The social service sector needs to undergo a serious review and we need to deploy our many-helping-hands approach wisely. “

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 11, 2009
Non-traditional Approach to Running Education
Non-traditional Approach to Running Education

“I would like to encourage the Ministry to continue its good work. Continue to be bold and innovate. Do not play too safe.“

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Disabilities, Education, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 10, 2009
Employment (Amendment) Bill
Employment (Amendment) Bill

“We need more teeth to protect these vulnerable groups.”

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaNovember 18, 2008
Mental Capacity Bill
Mental Capacity Bill

“I rise in support of the Mental Capacity Bill and thank the Minister for this significant legislation. If executed well, this new Bill will make a real positive difference to many lives.”

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaSeptember 15, 2008
The Social Service Sector Landscape
The Social Service Sector Landscape

“I urge the Minister to appoint a focus team to eyeball the implementation of the Enabling Masterplan, refine the Plan, track and communicate its progress.“

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 5, 2008
Foreign Worker Issues
Foreign Worker Issues

“I urge the Ministry to take proactive leadership in addressing these issues before the social costs escalate further.”

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 4, 2008
Deliverables of Education
Deliverables of Education

“Six suggestions for the Minister to continue in the good work that MOE has started.”

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Disabilities, Education, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 4, 2008
Means Testing and the Disabled
Means Testing and the Disabled

“I urge the Minister to pilot the administration system first before implementing the means test system.”

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 3, 2008
Environmental Protection and Sungei Road
Environmental Protection and Sungei Road

Suggestions on three destinations to which resources can be directed to support this strategy.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 29, 2008
Election Matters
Election Matters

Request for the government to consider starting the use of a more progressive blend of old and new media in the next election.

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 27, 2008
Debate on Annual Budget 2008
Debate on Annual Budget 2008

“This year's Budget with its conservative and octopus-reach, especially to help Singaporeans who are at risk to catch up, reminds me of the Singapore I know, the Singapore with many faces.”

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaFebruary 26, 2008
CPF Reforms and Other Measures for a Secure Retirement
CPF Reforms and Other Measures for a Secure Retirement

“I urge that in developing the final details, the people's voices are heard and the needs and concerns of major groups of Singaporeans are addressed, especially the vulnerable Singaporeans, and that as far as possible, no Singaporean is left behind.”

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Community, Disabilities, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaSeptember 17, 2007Central Provident Fund
Civil Service Salary Revisions
Civil Service Salary Revisions

Proposing five compensation practices for consideration.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaApril 10, 2007
To Better the Social Service Sector
To Better the Social Service Sector

Proposal on how to better the social service sector in Singapore in relation to essential services, cost of governance and volunteerism rate.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 8, 2007
Empowering Older PMETs
Empowering Older PMETs

Suggestion to provide easy access to career management education for the older PMETs at typical job clearing houses at CDCs, community clubs, and so forth.

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Community, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2007
Special Needs Education
Special Needs Education

Suggestions on leveling up education for special needs students

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Disabilities, Education, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2007
Character Building in Schools
Character Building in Schools

“We must ensure the same rigour of character development at home and in the community”

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Education, Parliament, MPDenise PhuaMarch 7, 2007
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