AI Influence Profile
Foo Mee Har
Profile pending. This page currently summarises parliamentary appearances and policy links from existing records.
Parliamentary speeches (7)
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2025-03-06 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on Singapore's economy, particularly the risks of protectionism and tariff wars. The government replied that the global multilateral free-trade system is under pressure and trade wars may disrupt supply chains, hurting investment and growth. The core debate: how to navigate external uncertainty and domestic resource constraints while sustaining growth.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2025-03-05 · Parliament 14
MPs asked whether Singapore's economy can outperform the 2025 1–3% growth forecast, emphasising the importance of growth for jobs and international competitiveness. The government replied that growth requires overcoming tight constraints on land, workforce and now carbon, through structural productivity gains, firm transformation, and infrastructure investment. The core debate: how to achieve higher growth under resource constraints.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore will drive growth under land, manpower and carbon constraints, focusing on the opportunities and challenges from emerging technologies like generative AI. The government emphasised keeping the country attractive for investment, strengthening manufacturing and services, and lifting infrastructure and talent development, with policy stability to handle global competition and tech change. The core debate: balancing innovation with a solid economic base.
Debate on Annual Budget Statement
2024-02-26 · Parliament 14
The debate centred on Budget 2024, with questions on government transparency, social fairness, and retirement security. The government adopted some opposition proposals, such as a temporary unemployment assistance scheme. The core debate: whether the government is genuinely open to diverse views, and how to narrow the gap between ideals and reality.
Committee of Supply – Head K (Ministry of Education)
2023-02-28 · Parliament 14
MPs raised the education budget and career-guidance support, emphasising educators' contributions during the pandemic and the importance of future skills development. They proposed stronger career counselling for youth and working adults and broader use of SkillsFuture Credit for lifelong learning. The government has not yet responded in this excerpt. The core debate: how to better support youth career development and skills matching.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2020-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs asked whether government support for firms going international is adequate, particularly in emerging and frontier markets. They stressed the pandemic underscores the importance of market diversification and focused on how government economic agencies and business chambers help firms navigate a complex international environment. The core debate: the strength of government support and the effectiveness of market-diversification strategy.
Profile and Success Rate of Singapore Startups
2018-02-27 · Parliament 13
An MP asked about entrepreneurship trends among young Singaporeans and the success rate of startups. The government replied that the share of young local entrepreneurs is rising, entrepreneurial intent is stronger, the startup scene is steadily growing, and Singapore performs well in international rankings. The core debate: how to define startup success and how Singapore compares with other countries.