AI Influence Profile
Liang Eng Hwa
Profile pending. This page currently summarises parliamentary appearances and policy links from existing records.
Parliamentary speeches (10)
Reasons for Lower Proportion of Fresh Graduates in Full-time Employment and Extent of Help from GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme
2025-09-23 · Parliament 15
MPs asked about the cyclical and structural drivers behind the lower share of fresh graduates landing full-time employment, and how the Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) programme can ease the difficulty. The debate focused on GRIT's implementation details, quality safeguards, long-term returns, and support for strategic industries. The government emphasised structured training and firm participation to lift graduate competitiveness; MPs focused on programme effectiveness and fair conversion mechanisms. The core debate: whether the programme genuinely improves long-term employment quality.
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 S (Ministry of Manpower)
2023-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs raised the impact of an ageing workforce and demographic shifts on Singapore's economy, noting that some sectors have a high share of older workers and may face rapid future labour outflow. They emphasised challenges from tech change and shifting work attitudes, urging attention to flexible work arrangements. The government did not respond directly. The core debate: how to manage employment-structure adjustment from ageing and technological change.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2021-03-02 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how the government will develop digital leadership talent and push women into tech, proposing a mentorship programme and raising concerns about gender imbalance. The government has launched multiple talent programmes but specific measures for digital leadership and female participation are not yet clear. The core debate: how to effectively attract and retain top tech talent and close the gender gap.
Training for Public Service Staff in Procurement and Measures to Tackle Recurrent IT Lapses Highlighted in Auditor-General's Reports
2020-10-05 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about civil-service training in procurement processes and IT control gaps, focusing on whether refresher training and systemic issues exist. The government acknowledged the AGO's findings on IT control weaknesses, explaining that the government IT estate is complex and decentralised, manual privilege adjustments are error-prone, and the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group is driving automation, gradually deploying new tools to reduce errors.
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.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2018-03-06 · Parliament 13
MPs asked about digital-economy development and public-sector digital transformation. The government cited concrete examples of digitalisation lifting daily convenience and firm efficiency, emphasising the importance of the digital economy and digital literacy. The debate focused on how tech innovation drives economic development and social inclusion — relatively low controversy, with more policy framing and outcome showcasing.