AI Influence Profile
Pritam Singh
Positioning
Member of Parliament. Spoke in 26 AI-related parliamentary debates (2015–2026), most often on AI in Public Sector and AI & National Security.
Parliamentary AI record (26)
MOH Committee of Supply 2026 — AI as National Healthcare Mission
2026-03-04 · Parliament 15
During the MOH Committee of Supply debate, MP Mariam Jaafar delivered a landmark speech on AI in healthcare policy. She put a bigger question to the Minister: if healthcare is truly a national AI mission, the goal cannot just be incremental adoption — Singapore must build a complete system (infrastructure, governance, talent, and the underlying plumbing) so that AI safely, effectively and at scale improves outcomes for every patient. She identified the need to cultivate "translator" talent fluent in both clinical realities and machine learning. Once AI is shown to deliver real patient benefit safely and reliably at scale, Singapore will gain a decisive global competitive advantage.
MND Committee of Supply 2026 — AI & Robotics in Construction
2026-03-04 · Parliament 15
The MND Committee of Supply debate discussed how AI and robotics could remake construction. The core thread: how tech progress can save time, cut costs, and reduce manpower demand. AI and robotics promise to turn construction into a fast, smart, highly automated industry, addressing the sector's chronic labour shortages and productivity issues.
MSE Committee of Supply 2026 — AI for Recycling & Waste Management
2026-03-04 · Parliament 15
In the continuation of the MSE Committee of Supply debate, the MOS responded to MPs' questions about AI applications. The discussion centred on using AI to improve the specificity and sensitivity of recycling streams and to lift waste-sorting and resource recovery efficiency. The government said it is exploring AI to boost food production efficiency under Singapore Food Story 2.0.
MOM Committee of Supply 2026 — AI, Workforce & Career Resilience
2026-03-03 · Parliament 15
The MOM Committee of Supply debate was the centrepiece for AI and workforce issues in the Budget. Minister Tan See Leng framed AI as transforming the nature of work — not only what jobs people do, but how work is organised, skills are built, and careers evolve. Key threads: (1) AI as a gamechanger that can augment or displace workers depending on how jobs are redesigned; (2) SkillsFuture participation exceeding 600,000, with 458,000+ Singaporeans using SkillsFuture credits; (3) reframing "job redesign" as "human-with-AI job redesign", using design thinking to combine AI with human judgement, empathy and creativity; (4) mid-career PMEs face the highest risk and need career health to become mainstream, preventive and personalised; (5) generative AI poses higher risk to white-collar work than to manual / dexterity-based roles. MPs' threads: Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs), forward-looking when introduced in 2016, must be sharpened to give clear direction on AI-driven business process redesign, workforce-transition timelines and credible pathways into new roles; Ms Yeo Wan Ling argued the 2026 expansion of the Non-traditional Sources Occupation List (NTS-OL) must be coupled with productivity-linked conditions — structured training of locals, skills transfer from foreign workers, and job redesign; NMP Assoc Prof Terence Ho warned of an "AI divide" and proposed free or subsidised time-limited access to premium AI tools (the US$20–30/month tier) for mature workers, with longer-term subsidies for lower-income Singaporeans; Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim cautioned that agentic AI threatens entry-level positions and called for institutionalising the GRIT programme as a national on-the-job training subsidy.
MSE Committee of Supply 2026 — AI for Climate Resilience
2026-03-03 · Parliament 15
During the MSE Committee of Supply debate, MPs asked whether the Ministry has explored using AI to strengthen Singapore's climate resilience initiatives. The discussion centred on using the latest technology to forecast extreme weather and the potential for AI to sharpen project accuracy. Multiple MPs raised concerns about the practical impacts of climate change on Singapore and the technological responses.
Take-up Rate of SkillsFuture-supported AI-related Training Course
2026-02-03 · Parliament 15
MPs asked about take-up of SkillsFuture-supported AI training courses and whether targets exist for PMEs. The government replied that around 105,000 individuals participated last year, with no fixed targets but ongoing encouragement of lifelong learning backed by subsidies. MPs raised the difficulty of course selection and the cost of advanced courses, suggesting better course recommendations and more funding support for PMEs. The government said it will keep refining course guidance and industry collaboration to push more personalised training paths.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Digital Development and Information)
2025-03-07 · Parliament 14
MPs asked about digital infrastructure resilience and security safeguards, focusing on cloud and data centre security guidelines. The government emphasised the strong growth of Singapore's digital economy and the issuance of guidance to lift infrastructure security, ensuring digital transformation is sustainable and inclusive. The core debate: how to further strengthen infrastructure against round-the-clock operational risks.
Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs)
2025-03-04 · Parliament 14
MPs raised the MHA budget and measures against tech-enabled crime. The government replied that a new clearance concept lifts border security and efficiency, using AI to strengthen risk assessment and automation while cutting manpower needs. The debate focused on AI-enabled crime challenges and HR pressure; the government emphasised transformation and reskilling, reflecting growing focus on integrating security and technology.
Committee of Supply – Head P (Ministry of Home Affairs)
2025-03-03 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how the government partners community groups and the public to safeguard Singapore's racial and religious harmony and respond to the global trust deficit in public institutions. They highlighted the threat of rumours and misinformation to social cohesion and called for collective effort. The government response is not included in the excerpt; the core debate is on balancing policy enforcement with community participation to strengthen public trust in law-enforcement institutions.
Guidelines for Employers' Use of Automated Decision-making Tools for Hiring or Promotions to Prevent Biases
2024-11-13 · Parliament 14
An MP asked whether the government will introduce guidelines on employers' use of automated decision-making tools to prevent hiring and promotion bias, recommending bias audits and disclosure. The Manpower Minister replied that the existing Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices already cover fair-employment principles, no related complaints have been received, AI is evolving fast, and the government will keep monitoring and work with relevant bodies to assess the applicability of current rules. MPs followed up on data privacy and employee consent; the government said it will consider improvements but cautioned against over-restriction.
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.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore will strengthen digital infrastructure and talent development in the AI era, stressing that AI brings both opportunity and risk and that humans must remain in control. The government replied that it will keep stepping up investment, drive National AI Strategy 2.0, lift network speeds and compute, and safeguard digital trust. The core debate: balance between tech progress and safety/ethics, and whether investment is sufficient.
Committee of Supply – Head K (Ministry of Education)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs stressed that education must adapt to rapid technological change, especially the challenges from generative AI, calling for expanded upskilling courses and support for students' diverse development. The government acknowledged the system's resilience and international performance and committed to building students' adaptability and creativity. The core debate: balancing traditional teaching with cultivation of emerging skills, and broadening the scope of funding use.
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)
2023-02-28 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore balances data use with user protection in the digital economy, focusing on online-safety legislation progress and regulation of emerging areas like the metaverse. They stressed that rules must protect users without stifling innovation, especially SME digitalisation. The government's response is not yet detailed in the excerpt. The core debate: balancing the digital economy with cybersecurity.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2022-03-04 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how the government balances investment in digital infrastructure and tech innovation (6G, Web 4.0) with digital inclusion of vulnerable groups to prevent a widening digital divide. They focused on the timeliness and proportionality of digital regulation, especially in emerging areas like crypto and the metaverse. The government must balance economic vitality with social cohesion, making sure the whole population stays included and safe.
Committee of Supply – Head Q (Ministry of Communications and Information)
2020-03-03 · Parliament 13
MPs raised data-sharing, privacy protection, design-thinking innovation, and AI ethics frameworks in the digital transformation, focusing on Singapore's challenges with limited data scale and SME digitalisation capability. The government addressed digital trade agreements, data privacy principles, and innovation-driving measures, emphasising the development of an AI ethics framework. The core debate: balancing data sharing with privacy protection and lifting local-firm digital capability.
Hiring, Developing and Strengthening Singaporean Core
2019-09-02 · Parliament 13
MPs questioned whether the Tech@SG programme — which helps tech firms hire foreign talent — should continue under current economic conditions. The government stressed global competition for scarce tech talent and the need to accelerate local tech talent development while expanding the talent pool through training and education to keep Singapore competitive globally. The core debate: balancing the inflow of foreign talent with prioritising local talent development.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2019-03-01 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget and security deployment. The government emphasised Singapore's stepped-up security at major international events, large troop deployments, and regional counter-terrorism cooperation. The core debate: the reasonableness of defence spending and capability to address emerging security threats.
Committee of Supply - Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2019-02-28 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the geopolitical and security threats facing the SAF, including great-power competition, regional tension, and terrorism. They discussed challenges from smaller cohorts and limited training space and stressed reliance on automation and advanced equipment to lift defence capability. The government focused on adopting technology to address new threats. The core debate: balancing traditional training with future tech investment.
Committee of Supply − Head U (Prime Minister's Office)
2019-02-28 · Parliament 13
Questions focused on how the Public Service can use AI and data analytics to lift efficiency, integrate services, and meet citizen needs. MPs emphasised that technology should be citizen-centred and avoid mechanical enforcement, with the government pushing high-tech, high-touch, and high-adaptability transformation in the public sector to lift productivity and service quality.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2018-03-02 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget, emphasising the importance of defence self-reliance and the diversified threats facing Singapore — terrorism, nuclear risk, and cybersecurity. The government replied that continuous investment in defence capability and international defence alliances is needed to address a complex and evolving security environment. The core debate: balancing limited resources with growing security needs.
Committee of Supply − Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2017-03-03 · Parliament 13
MPs asked MINDEF about the major current security threats — regional great-power conflict, North Korean nuclear tests, terrorism, and cyberattacks. The government emphasised the diversity of threats and prioritising cybersecurity, calling for stronger defensive capability. The core debate: balancing resource allocation and response strategy across traditional and non-traditional security threats.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2016-04-07 · Parliament 13
MPs raised the defence budget, emphasising a complex, evolving national security environment including terrorism, South China Sea disputes, North Korea's nuclear threat, and piracy. The government cited SAF's build-up achievements and the need to address diversified security threats. The core debate: balancing limited resources with multi-front defence demands.
Committee of Supply – Head J (Ministry of Defence)
2015-03-05 · Parliament 12
MPs asked MINDEF about the SAF50 commemorative events and the history of National Service, stressing that NS needs identification with what is being defended. The government described SAF volunteer recruitment, emphasised the importance of NS, and drew lessons from history. The core debate: identification with NS and its evolution.