At the following meeting on Monday ( Sep 9 ), members of Parliament will discuss the Mobile Guardian cybersecurity breach as well as issues involving the extremist preacher from Bangladesh who delivered a sermon in Singapore.  ,
Questions were also raised about the updated Gifted Education Programme ( GEP ) and the current mpox situation.  ,
MPs inquired if kids who were affected by the Mobile Guardian game tragedy were receiving the necessary assistance in the order report released on Friday.  ,
A student’s individual mastering device management app called Mobile Guardian is installed on them. Parents can restrict the use of devices or websites by limiting screen time and app use.  ,
After a global cybersecurity breach that affected about 13, 000 students from 26 secondary schools in Singapore, the Ministry of Education ( MOE ) announced in August that Mobile Guardian would be removed from all students ‘ personal learning devices.
The offender had the kids ‘ products remotely wiped, and many were concerned about losing access to their notes as exams loomed.
MP Patrick Tay ( PAP-Pioneer ) contacted MOE for information on what it is doing to assist students who have had their study notes erased.  ,
MP Lim Wee Kiak ( PAP-Sembawang )  , asked if “targeted support” is being offered to affected students experiencing distress, particularly those with existing mental health conditions.  ,
Some even questioned whether the affair had been updated, including whether any steps were being taken to prevent future incidents and whether the use of technology by students would be reexamined.  ,
How many students were unable to retrieve their data, according to MP Gerald Giam ( WP-Aljunied ), and if the ministry has a backup of the data.  ,
In addition, inquiries were made about the Bangladeshi pastor who gave an unlawful and extremist speech to migrant workers in a Tuas dormitory.  ,
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs ( MHA ), Amir Hamza was able to enter Singapore by using a passport with a name that was different from what was on the country’s security databases.  ,
MHA claimed that although it was conscious of Amir Hamza’s qualifications, it “did not have his fingerprint at the time of his access.”
MP Yip Hon Weng ( PAP-Yio Chu Kang ) questioned whether there are any other safeguards available besides biometrics to identify dangerous individuals. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority ( ICA ) responded by explaining how the immigration and checkpoints authority ( ICA ) reduces the risk of people entering Singapore using false documents.  ,
NMP Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant wanted to know about the penalties in place for dormitory owners when such incidents occur, while MP Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim ( PAP-Chua Chu Kang ) wanted to know about the regulations governing the use of foreign workers dormitories for events involving speakers or religious preachers.  ,
MPOX, GEP
For example, some mpox users requested updates on the disease, the local situation, as well as borders and cultural management measures.  ,
Concerning screening and monitoring protocols for visitors from areas with known mpox outbreaks, MP Wan Rizal ( PAP-Jalan Besar ). Additionally, he was interested in finding out about ways to raise public awareness of the symptoms and distribution networks.  ,
MP Melvin Yong ( PAP-Radin Mas ) inquired if mpox posed a serious health risk to vulnerable people, including seniors and children, and if a national rollout of mpox vaccines was required for this group.  ,
MP Hany Soh ( PAP-Marsiling-Yew Yee ) wanted to know about the applicable precautions and lessons that have been learned from Singapore’s effort against the COVID-19 pandemic.  ,
Singapore announced earlier this year that it would provide the mpox vaccination to care workers who are most susceptible to exposure to the illness as well as close connections with confirmed cases.
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health crisis for the second time in two decades as a result of the growing concern about the genus 1 pressure.
To time, Singapore has never detected any genus 1 disease. This season, there have been 14 mpox instances in the nation of the less serious genus 2 type.
On the revamped Gifted Education Programme, MPs asked for more details on how it will get implemented.
The brilliant program, a curriculum designed for students with intellectual disabilities, may be overhauled and replaced with a new strategy for high-ability students in all major schools.
During his first National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made this announcement.  ,
Members were interested in learning from lessons learned and how MOE could address any potential gaps in the GE P’s student resource allocation and learning opportunities.  ,
Foods HYGIENE, SKILLSFUTURE, Charges
In light of recent mass food poisoning circumstances, one of the questions raised by MPs is whether the regulators will examine the sufficiency of fines for food hygiene violations.
MPs also inquired about the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support program’s more details, and whether the government would consider enacting any new laws to reduce the use of personal mobility aids ( PMAs ) by able-bodied people.  ,
Six Bills are set to be introduced, including the Elections ( Integrity of Online Advertising ) ( Amendment ) Bill.  ,
The four bills scheduled for second reading include the Casino Control ( Amendment ) Bill and the Platform Workers Bill.  ,