Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on MRT Stations and Bus Interchanges with at least One Lactation Room and Breastfeeding Room

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Transport

a.     whether he can provide an update on the percentage of MRT stations and bus interchanges currently having at least one lactation room and breastfeeding room; and 

b.     whether the Ministry can make it compulsory for all MRT stations and bus interchanges to have at least one lactation room and breastfeeding room.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     As at 31 August 2023, 60% of bus interchanges and all interchange stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line have a baby care room with nursing facilities. All stations on the upcoming Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line, as well as all new bus interchanges, will be equipped with baby care rooms.
 
2.     For existing MRT stations and bus interchanges that have been built previously, a number of them are adjacent to major developments with nursing facilities, such as shopping centres. For the remaining stations and interchanges, the Land Transport Authority will consider providing baby care rooms as part of upgrading works, subject to space availability and technical feasibility.