Parliament in brief: Muslim law amendments passed and other highlights from Nov 4
Parliament passed changes to Singapore’s haze law and discussed trust in AI.
On Nov 4, Singapore's Parliament debated various issues including changes to haze law, trust in AI, and amendments to Muslim law. The Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill, passed by MPs, aims to streamline divorce proceedings by removing unnecessary steps while preserving the religious requirements for divorce. The amendments also grant the Syariah Court the authority to order a child's relocation outside Singapore if necessary.
MPs expressed concerns about fairness in divorce proceedings and support for families, particularly in cases of coercion or abuse. Meanwhile, Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau pledged to work with industry partners to address trust in AI agents, including developing common standards and infrastructure. She also outlined existing safeguards in place to verify AI agents' identities and actions.
In other news, 300 flights were delayed or cancelled at Seletar Airport due to haze, including 160 commercial flights operated by Firefly. Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow confirmed that the haze affected visibility at Seletar Airport, necessitating measures such as turning on airfield lights during the day and implementing instrument flight procedures. Changi Airport, however, remained unaffected by the haze.
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