Strengthening marriages, improving after-school care among new initiatives to support Malay/Muslims

Discover new initiatives strengthening marriages and improving after-school care to uplift the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - Easier access to marriage support and after-school care were among efforts announced by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on March 5 to help different demographics in the Malay/Muslim community thrive.

In his speech on Malay/Muslim initiatives during the debate on the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s (MCCY) budget, Associate Professor Faishal said the community has achieved remarkable progress over the years.

“Despite the progress, I recognise that everyone has a different lived experience,” he said, citing concerns such as job security and access to healthcare.

The latest efforts aim to uplift people across different life stages to provide them with opportunities to succeed and develop trusted religious institutions, while also nurturing a vibrant cultural sector that celebrates Singaporean Malay arts, culture and identity, he said.

“Many have asked me what my vision for the community is. While we might each have different circumstances, I envision a Malay/Muslim community where every member can be the best version of themselves at every stage of their lives.”

Here are the key takeaways from his speech: