Clause 79

in section 2(1), after the definition of “participate”, insert —“ “permanent resident of Singapore” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Immigration Act 1959;”;

in section 12(3)(a), replace “has been granted the status of a permanent resident of Singapore by the competent authority” with “is a permanent resident of Singapore”;

in section 25(5), replace “person who holds a valid entry permit or re‑entry permit issued by the Controller of Immigration under the Immigration Act 1959” with “permanent resident of Singapore”;

in the following provisions, after “citizen”, insert “of Singapore”:Section 35(10)(a) and (b)Section 38(2)(a) and (3)(a);

in section 35, delete subsection (20); and

in section 38(5), delete the definition of “permanent resident of Singapore”.