AMY KHOR

2023 - 3 - 3

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Speech by Senior Minister of State Dr Amy Khor - Towards a Zero Waste Nation (Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment)

SPEECH BY DR AMY KHOR, SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AT MINISTRY OF SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT'S COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (COS) DEBATE 2023, 2 MARCH 2023. Introduction. Chairman, let me now elaborate on our vision ...

We will work with SEHC operators to pilot the use of kiosks, which could incur lower rental and operating cost, to support the sale of snacks, such as muah chee and putu piring. At the apprenticeship stage, hawker mentors will also help to assess the participants’ culinary readiness. 46 Coupled with mandatory tray and crockery return, these would help to improve the cleanliness situation and bird nuisance issues as raised by Ms Nadia. We will co-fund up to 80% of deployment costs incurred by the cleaning operator for CPA solutions. 45 Additionally, we will broaden the ATRS component of the PHC programme to cover Cleaning Process Automation (CPA) solutions. The Government will continue to monitor the situation, and consider if further support is needed. We will maintain the co-funding quantum at 80% but will increase the total claimable amount from $5,000 to $7,000 per stallholder. 29 The Government had previously announced plans to build 20 new hawker centres, prioritising new estates and existing estates in the heartlands that are relatively under-served in terms of affordable dining options. 21 The scheme will cover plastic bottles and metal cans, of volumes ranging from 150 to 3,000 millilitres for all types of pre-packaged beverages. Other similar schemes in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the UK, have led to a reduction of plastic bags used by 60% to 90%. More than 70% also agreed that a mandatory charge would help to reduce the usage of these bags. 2 Since the launch of the Zero Waste Masterplan in 2019, my Ministry and NEA have taken concrete steps to move from a throwaway culture towards a more sustainable paradigm.

Speech by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Amy Khor at the ... (Ministry of Transport)

Introduction 1. Chairman I will elaborate on how we will put the community at the centre of our efforts t.

LTA will work with operators to better understand the needs and potential role of the industry. As we reimagine our road space, we also encourage the use of more sustainable alternatives such as EVs, and shared modes of transport. The tight supply of P2P drivers reflects the manpower shortage in many sectors post-COVID, and the industry will require time to adjust to demand for P2P rides. Chairman, in conclusion, we look forward to working with the community to co-create Friendly Streets, making our towns safer and more vibrant. We will support the industry in training the workforce in areas such as EV charging standards. The deployment of EV charging points on the ground will be planned and managed by EVe, a fully-owned subsidiary of LTA. Chairman and members, this is but a simple example, because we are looking forward to co-designing the details with local stakeholders and bringing in their suggestions for their own neighbourhoods. The Government will bear the cost of these upgrades, and eventually recover this cost through a tariff on EV charging operators and users. As you move down the street, you will see more people-friendly features, such as pedestrian crossings and cycling paths designed to be used by all. While there will be some common features for Friendly Streets, we hope to have designs unique to each area, co-created with the community. As part of the effort, LTA has worked with URA and commercial stakeholders to identify and build new pedestrian crossings and cycling paths, and widen some footpaths in the precinct. As our population ages, the need for more POBs to be retrofitted with lifts will grow.

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