In light of recent high-profile incidents, members of Parliament will discuss the East-West Line ( EWL ) disruption at the upcoming session on Monday ( October 14 ).
There were also questions filed on the ,” shock” layoffs conducted by Dyson , last year, while the planned , public transport suffer climb, and the , implications of former transport secretary S Iswaran’s criminal faith and later 12-month prison term , are on the plan.
MPs were asked about the causes of the EWL coach disruption, which started on September 25, along with more information about the incident, and what steps will be taken to stop such disruptions in the future, according to the order papers released on Friday.
Six weeks after a malfunctioning train caused a energy trip, damage to the track, and other technology while it was transferring to Ulu Pandan Depot, train companies between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT channels were suspended for six weeks. During the disturbance, completely bridge cars were stationed every day.  ,
MP Poh Li San ( PAP-Sembawang ), questioned whether the faulty train was withdrawn in accordance with approved procedures, as well as the number of affected commuters in total, the estimated loss in revenue from the fares, and the total cost of the bridging bus services.
MP Yip Hon Weng ( PAP-Yio Chu Kang ) inquired about whether the Ministry of Transport would conduct a comprehensive review of the MRT network to prevent and minimize service disruptions, and whether penalties would be imposed on the train service providers.
MPs Gerald Giam ( WP-Aljunied ) wanted to know the end-of-life date for the 48 first-generation MRT trains which have been in service for 35 years, as well as the maintenance regime of these trains, given that the EWL line disruption was caused by an axle box falling off a first-generation train.
In relation to the EWL disturbance, 19 questions have been submitted in full.
In light of recent MRT disruptions, Mr. Giam also inquired about whether the Public Transport Council ( PTC ) will consider revising the proposed fare increase for Dec. 28.
Additionally, inquiries were made about bullying at schools, with two popular scenarios involving Qihua Primary School and Bukit View Secondary School.
MP Wan Rizal ( PAP-Jalan Besar ) asked whether teachers are” sufficiently equipped” with the knowledge and skills to identify and manage bullying, especially in cases where victims do not report incidents.
He even wanted to know what steps are being taken to make sure schools have enough qualified workers, such as counselors, to assist teachers and students in handling taunting cases.
MP Liang Eng Hwa ( PAP-Bukit Panjang ) was interested in knowing how well schools and the Singapore Police Force collaborate when bullying occurs on grounds other than in the classroom.
He Ting Ru ( WP-Sengkang ) and MP Louis Chua ( WP-Sengkang ) both inquired about the breakdown between online and offline bullying incidents reported to schools over the past five years.
Layoff, PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE ADJUSTMENTS
Cutbacks were the subject of inquiries about whether the Ministry of Manpower’s laws will be strengthened to better manage upcoming layoffs.
Technology business Dyson conducted a square of cuts in Singapore, which serves as its world offices, on Oct 1. The United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industrie, the appropriate union, and some MPs who were present at the meeting gave the appropriate union just one week notice of the downsizing training.
MP Tan Wu Meng ( PAP-Jurong ) inquired about whether the Ministry of Manpower ( MOM) would examine the short notice given by Dyson and how Singapore can” continue to be pro-enterprise and attract investment while adhering to tripartite best practices.”
Mr. Yip was interested in finding out if MOM will review and improve existing methods in order to better manage upcoming retrenchments, including making sure unions are given more proper notice.  ,
He likewise wanted to know what steps the government is taking to” simultaneously encourage foreign companies to maintain their appearance in Singapore while safeguarding the security of employees.”  ,
MPs asked for more information about the changes to the bus and train fares that were scheduled for Dec 28 and the economic viability of the public transportation system.
In addition to the ministry’s evaluation of potential scenarios for fare adjustments in the next review, MP , Saktiandi Supaat ( PAP-Bishan-Toa Payoh ) was interested in learning how the deferment of the remaining fare quantum will impact funding for planned service improvements or infrastructure projects.
Ms. Poh also wanted to know how Singapore compares to other large cities with comparable public transportation systems, like Hong Kong and Seoul, in terms of increase in the cost of transportation over the past four years.
ISWARAN, QOO10 ,
Other inquiries made by MPs included whether Singapore’s anti-corruption laws should be revised to improve their effectiveness in the wake of Iswaran’s sentence, and if, as a matter of fact, the Penal Code definition qualifies as a “public servant” for an offence under section 165 of the Penal Code.
There was also queries on , rent prices, following a record bid for a Marine Parade hawker stall last month as well as , Qoo10.
Shopping on the e-commerce platform has been , effectively halted amid payment delays to its vendors, prompting , some frustrated merchants to turn to a claims tribunal for help.  ,
The Elections ( Integrity of Online Advertising ) ( Amendment ) Bill is scheduled for its second reading.  ,