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Ng Ling Ling
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Parliamentary speeches (3)
Committee of Supply – Head O (Ministry of Health)
2024-03-05 · Parliament 14
MPs asked MOH about progress and scale-up of hospital-at-home services and whether MediShield Life and MediSave can support home-care claims. They also questioned whether current Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessment criteria are reasonable, calling for more flexible consideration of patient need. The core debate: whether home-care coverage and subsidy mechanisms are sufficient to support patients and their families.
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.
Supporting Healthcare
2023-05-09 · Parliament 14
Dr Tan Yia Swam (NMP) called for sustainable post-pandemic support of the healthcare system, emphasising the complexity of doctor-patient relationships and limited healthcare resources. She urged a whole-of-government approach addressing healthcare expenditure, chronic-disease management, and care quality. The debate focused on the balance between healthcare costs, patient rights, and doctor responsibilities — reflecting concern over the system's long-term development.