PAP MPs push for safer PMAs and action against vehicle tampering
The new Land Transport and Related Matters Bill, passed in Parliament this week (4 Feb), will ensure safer journeys for pedestrians and road users across Singapore.
Eighteen PAP MPs spoke up for platform riders and the elderly in the Parliamentary debate on the Bill, which limits the speed limits for Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) such as mobility scooters to 6km/h. Read more.
Errant PMA riders going at top speed, endangering pedestrians, are an unwelcome nuisance on Singapore’s pathways. PAP MPs like Hamid Razak (West Coast-Jurong West GRC) want targeted laws to protect their residents. Read more.
"We face a concerning trend of able-bodied individuals who are misusing mobility scooters.": Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng details the new PMA rules, including requiring riders to have a medical certificate. Watch more.
Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru residents have help suggesting policy ideas to Parliament! Their MP Foo Cexiang (Tanjong Pajar GRC) held a workshop with Institute of Policy Studies researchers recently. Read more.
A 25-member PAP delegation visited Beijing and Yan-an on a study trip from 4 to 9 January following an invitation from the Communist Party of China. Find out what the delegation leaders and MPs have to say about the trip here. Read more.
The Beverage Container Return Scheme is here to tackle Singapore's growing problem of waste and keep our lifestyles sustainable. It saves money for consumers as well as small and medium beverage producers! Read more.
What makes young Singaporeans volunteer to help their neighbours at PAP Bukit Timah? For Jocelyn, it's about growing community relationships. For Khairul, it’s about paying it forward — giving others the help he once received. Watch more.
