https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/ Press statements, speeches and statistics across arts, sports, youth, and other sectors. en Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:38:46 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/joint-media-statement-on-gilbert-goh-and-love-aid-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:421614Joint media statement by Office of the Commissioner of Charities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs on 22 September 2026Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/-community-on-campusurn:isomer:resource:421197Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, at #commUNITY on Campus on 18 September 2026Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/governments-assessment-of-the-historical-value-of-the-lee-rubber-godownsurn:isomer:resource:422082Response to parliamentary question on the Government’s assessment of the historical value of the Lee Rubber GodownsThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/government-support-for-ai-generated-creative-workurn:isomer:resource:422081Response to parliamentary question on the Government’s financial support for creative work using generative AIThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/funding-support-for-carded-athletes-participating-in-international-competitionsurn:isomer:resource:422080Response to parliamentary question on funding support for carded athletes participating in international competitionsThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/muis--study-on-participation-in-part-time-islamic-education-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:422076Response to parliamentary question on MUIS' 2026 study on participation in part-time Islamic education in SingaporeThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/sg-youth-plan-co-living-initiativeurn:isomer:resource:422072Response to parliamentary questions on the co-living initiative under the SG Youth PlanThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/warm-meals-north-east-programme-by-north-east-community-development-council-cdc-and-ocbcurn:isomer:resource:406041Response to parliamentary question on the implementation plan for Warm Meals @ North East ProgrammeWed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/publication-of-commercial-space-tender-bids-and-awards-by-the-people-s-associationurn:isomer:resource:406035Response to parliamentary question on the People's Association's approach to publishing commercial space tender bids and awardsWed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/number-of-covered-table-tennis-and-badminton-courts-in-sportsg-operated-facilitiesurn:isomer:resource:406038Response to parliamentary question on the number of covered table tennis and badminton courts in SportSG-operated facilities Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/safeguards-in-mosques-and-religious-institutionsurn:isomer:resource:422069Response to parliamentary questions on case on sexual offences against minors by self-styled religious influencer at mosque premisesTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/ground-up-initiatives-to-promote-community-singing--including-in-the-lead-up-to-national-day-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:422066Response to parliamentary question on encouraging ground-up songs to promote community spirit in the lead-up to National Day celebrationsTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/use-of-national-stadium-for-major-sporting-eventsurn:isomer:resource:406032Response to parliamentary question on the use of National Stadium for major sporting eventsTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/co-living-initiative-for-youthsurn:isomer:resource:406030Response to parliamentary question on co-living rental rates and youth income levelsTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/evolving-grassroots-engagement-models-to-better-reflect-the-needs-of-a-more-digitally-savvy-and-diverse-populationurn:isomer:resource:406028Response to parliamentary question on current strategy for evolving grassroots engagement models to better reflect the needs of a more digitally savvy and diverse populationTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/safeguards-for-public-funding-through-arts-and-heritage-grants-and-matching-fundsurn:isomer:resource:406024Response to parliamentary question on safeguards and oversight of arts and heritage grants and matching funds, including financial monitoring, governance requirements and recovery mechanisms where recipients face financial difficultiesTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/appointment-of-new-commissioner-of-charities-and-executive-director-of-registry-of-co-operative-societiesurn:isomer:resource:404616Ms Sim Hui Ting to take over as Commissioner of Charities and Executive Director of Registry of Co-Operative Societies from 1 April 2027Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/smrt-journeys-for-good-launchurn:isomer:resource:404446Speech by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport, at the SMRT Journeys for Good Launch on 2 September 2026Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesSpeech https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/language-connects-us-to-our-heritage--values-and-identityurn:isomer:resource:403781Speech by Mr David Neo, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Education, at the Launch of Bulan Bahasa 2026, on 28 August 2026Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeech https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/nationwide-enhancements-to-facilitate-resolution-of-neighbour-disputesurn:isomer:resource:403316Joint Media Release - Nationwide enhancements to facilitate resolution of neighbour disputesFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/strengthening-singapore-s-arts-ecosystem--new-performing-arts-theatre-in-tanglin-and-record-arts-patronageurn:isomer:resource:403417Speech by Mr David Neo, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Education, at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2026 on 27 August 2026Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/launch-of-empact-s-chat-circlesurn:isomer:resource:403251Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment at the launch of Empact’s Chat Circles on 26 August 2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/pushing-the-boundaries-of-singapore-s-tamil-theatre-urn:isomer:resource:406481Speech by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, at the Opening Ceremony of Nadagamic on 20 August 2026 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/associations-or-societies-involved-in-integration-efforts-for-immigrants-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:390396Response to parliamentary question on registered associations or societies involved in efforts to integrate immigrants into the Singapore communityThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/extending-sg-culture-pass-support-to-include-singapore-authored-cookbooks-and-culinary-publicationsurn:isomer:resource:390395Response to parliamentary question on extending the SG Culture Pass to include Singapore-authored cookbooks and culinary publications that document Singapore’s food heritage.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-tennis-association-s-utilisation-of-public-tennis-courtsurn:isomer:resource:390394Response to parliamentary question on Singapore Tennis Association’s block-booking and utilisation of public tennis courtsThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/plans-for-mandai-executive-golf-courseurn:isomer:resource:390393Response to parliamentary question on Plans for Mandai Executive Golf CourseThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/mccy-s-support-provided-to-freelance-arts-practitioners-on-retirement-planning-and-financial-resilienceurn:isomer:resource:390392Response to parliamentary question on MCCY’s support for freelance arts practitioners in their retirement planning and financial resilienceThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/addressing-youth-aspirations-on-housing--employment--and-familyurn:isomer:resource:390391Response to parliamentary question on how MCCY works with MND, MOM, and MSF to address youth aspirations on housing, employment, and familyThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/data-on-the-professions-of-first-generation-malay-graduatesurn:isomer:resource:390390Response to parliamentary question on the type of professions that first-generation Malay graduates enter into as well as the percentage breakdown of Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) and private business owners among themThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/data-on-first-generation-malay-graduatesurn:isomer:resource:390389Response to parliamentary question on first-generation Malay graduatesThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/youth-football-development-in-singapore-s-sporting-ecosystemurn:isomer:resource:390388Response to parliamentary question on youth football development in Singapore’s sporting ecosystemThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/navigating-generative-ai-in-singapore-s-arts-and-creative-sectorsurn:isomer:resource:390386Response to parliamentary questions on the impact and support provided to help the arts sector adapt to generative artificial intelligenceThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/play-inclusive-2026-opening-ceremony-on-26-july-2026urn:isomer:resource:392801Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the EnvironmentSat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/syariah-court-s-second-practice-forum-advances-collaborative--child-centred-care-for-muslim-families-in-divorceurn:isomer:resource:387829Syariah Court's Second Practice Forum Advances Collaborative, Child-Centred Care for Muslim Families in DivorceFri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/the-syariah-court-practice-forum-2026urn:isomer:resource:387821Speech by Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs, for The Syariah Court Practice Forum 2026 on 31 July 2026Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/dare-to-dream--dare-to-do--building-pathways-for-future-leadersurn:isomer:resource:370098Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the 2026 Arts and Heritage Scholarship Ceremony, at National Gallery Singapore on 27 July 2026Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/utr--pathways-and-partnerships-ceremony-on-26-july-2026urn:isomer:resource:383248Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at UTR! Pathways and Partnerships Ceremony on 26 July 2026Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/sustaining-peranakan-heritage-through-literary-artsurn:isomer:resource:388147Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the Baba Nyonya Literary Festival on 25 July 2026Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800ArtsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/hearts-in-motion--president-s-challenge-2026urn:isomer:resource:368381Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the Hearts in Motion: President’s Challenge 2026 on 25 Jul 2026Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/company-of-good-conference---conferment-2026urn:isomer:resource:367928Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the Company of Good Conference & Conferment 2026 on 20 Jul 2026Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-sport-hall-of-fame-2026urn:isomer:resource:367291Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the Singapore Sport Hall of Fame 2026, on 17 July 2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/bringing-local-music-to-everyday-spaces-through-nac-and-fairprice-group-partnershipurn:isomer:resource:353784Speech by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport, at the Memorandum-of-Understanding signing ceremony between the National Arts Council and FairPrice Group on 17 July 2026Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800ArtsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/afa-ifp-report-launch-and-sg-tech-orientation-dayurn:isomer:resource:349314Speech by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Manpower, at the launch of AfA-IFP Report and SGTech Orientation Day, at Asian Civilisations Museum on 10 July 2026Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/five-initiatives-to-foster-stronger-interactions-and-mutual-understanding-between-locals-and-foreigners-at-workplaces-and-within-communitiesurn:isomer:resource:346738Joint media release by Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore Business Federation, and Singapore National Employers FederationFri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/applications-for-institution-of-a-public-character-status-urn:isomer:resource:346485Response to parliamentary question on approval as an Institution of a Public CharacterTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/efforts-to-strengthen-inter-generational-mobility-for-the-malay-muslim-communityurn:isomer:resource:346257Response to parliamentary question on inter-generational mobility within the Malay/Muslim community, and ways to overcome these barriersTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/facility-balloting-on-myactivesgurn:isomer:resource:346259Response to parliamentary question on facility ballot attempts on MyActiveSG+Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/incorporating-sustained-engagement-opportunities-for-new-prsurn:isomer:resource:346486Response to parliamentary question to enhance the PR Journey programme to include more sustained, two-way integration efforts such as structured interactions and recurring engagement between new PRs and local-born Singaporeans.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/initiatives-to-strengthen-local-korban-arrangementsurn:isomer:resource:346479Response to parliamentary question on efforts to strengthen support frameworks for local korban arrangementsTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/job-taster-programmes-for-youthsurn:isomer:resource:346478Response to parliamentary question on participants, partners, and plans for Job Taster programmesTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/support-to-showcase-local-musicians-and-performers-and-cultivate-audiences-for-singaporean-musicurn:isomer:resource:346258Response to parliamentary question on media and publicity support for local musicians and performersTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/the-speak-mandarin-campaign-and-chinese-dialect-heritageurn:isomer:resource:346653Response to parliamentary questions on the Speak Mandarin Campaign's current objectives and relevance, and explains the Government's position on supporting Chinese dialect heritage alongside the promotion of Mandarin as part of Singapore's multicultural identity.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/working-with-community-institutions-to-overcome-barriers-relating-to-inter-generational-mobility-urn:isomer:resource:346482Response to parliamentary question on working with community institutions to overcome barriers relating to inter-generational mobility within the Malay/Muslim communityTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/14th-sfcca-youth-sports-festival-opening-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:345851Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, at the 14th SFCCA Youth Sports Festival Opening Ceremony on 4 July 2026Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800YouthSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/artseverywhere-cdc-celebrates-singapores-multicultural-heritage-through-the-artsurn:isomer:resource:345857Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at ArtsEverywhere @ CDC, at Our Tampines Hub on 4 July 2026Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800ArtsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/community-exchange-2026-by-sgpourn:isomer:resource:345713Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Trade and Industry at Community Exchange 2026 on 4 July at Common Ground Civic CentreSat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/harmony-fest--2026urn:isomer:resource:345856Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at Harmony Fest! 2026 on 4 July 2026Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-tamil-youth-conferenceurn:isomer:resource:345855Closing remarks by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, at the Singapore Tamil Youth Conference on 4 July 2026 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityYouthSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-olympic-foundation-peter-lim-scholarship-2026-award-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:347013Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship 2026 Award Ceremony on 30 Jun 2026Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/as-singapore-marks-60-years-of-the-pledge--residents-encouraged-to-fly-the-flag-this-national-dayurn:isomer:resource:324335This year's 61st National Day celebrations carry special significance as Singapore also marks 60 years since the National Pledge was first recited in schools on 24 August 1966. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritagePress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/collective-for-a-stronger-society-donor-learning-tripurn:isomer:resource:321278Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at Collective for a Stronger Society Donor Learning Trip on 23 Jun 2026Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/opening-of--crosscurrents--exhibition-and-signing-of-singapore-france-cultural-cooperation-roadmapurn:isomer:resource:307727Speech by Mr Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Transport, at the opening of “Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman art from the Musee du louvre” exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum on 18 June 2026Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/yi-bi-chuan-cheng-wen-hua-yi-xin-lian-jie-wei-lai--passing-on-culture-through-the-brush--connecting-the-future-through-heart-urn:isomer:resource:307393Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parlimentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, at the 14th SG Brush and Pen Calligraphy Grand Competition on 14 June 2026Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/120-years-of-sccci-and-beyondurn:isomer:resource:307050Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the launch of Beyond 120: A Special Exhibition Celebrating SCCCI's 120th Anniversary on 12 June 2026Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/kadi-and-naib-kadi-appointment-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:305691Speech by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, at Kadi and Naib Kadi Appointment Ceremony on 10 June 2026Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/second-tier-contribution-rate-lowered-from-20-to-15-to-support-co-operatives-social-missions-and-deepen-impacturn:isomer:resource:291655Joint media release by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Singapore National Co-operative Foundation on 6 June 2026Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Co-opsPress Statements https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/stewardship-day-2026urn:isomer:resource:291656Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the Singapore Co-operative Movement’s Stewardship Day 2026, on 6 June 2026Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Co-opsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/kindness-day-sg-2026urn:isomer:resource:291652Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the Singapore Kindness Movement’s Kindred Spirit Circle Induction Ceremony & Appreciation Dinner, on 29 May 2026Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/smrt-x-mccy-mou-signing-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:269941Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at SMRT x MCCY MOU Signing Ceremony on 29 May 2026.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/spexathletes-investiture-2026-urn:isomer:resource:253555Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the spexAthletes Investiture 2026 on 29 Apr 2026Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/launch-of-volunteerinc--at-the-singapore-business-federation-s-future-economy-conferenceurn:isomer:resource:252823Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, for the Launch of VolunteerInc. at the Singapore Business Federation’s Future Economy Conference on 14 May 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/reach-charity-golf-dinner-2026urn:isomer:resource:270565Speech by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, at REACH Charity Golf Dinner 2026 on 13 May 2026Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-aquatics-gala---fundraising-dinner-2026urn:isomer:resource:252846Speech by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment at Singapore Aquatics Gala & Fundraising Dinner 2026 on 9 May 2026Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/suss-cheong-hee-kiat-lecture-for-community-leadershipurn:isomer:resource:252864Speech by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower at SUSS Cheong Hee Kiat Lecture for Community Leadership on 8 May 2026Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Co-opsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/approach-to-supporting-the-sport-ecosystem-in-singapore-urn:isomer:resource:233122Response to parliamentary questions on Government’s approach to classifying and supporting sports, and the criteria for inclusion of sports in National School Games.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/use-of-cdc-vouchers-for-e-commerce-and-online-transactionsurn:isomer:resource:233123Response to parliamentary question on the use of CDC Vouchers for e-commerce and online transactions.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/information-sharing-with-grassroots-advisersurn:isomer:resource:232800Response to parliamentary question on the role of Grassroots Advisers and the basis of sharing information with themWed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/sg60-activesg-credits-utilisationurn:isomer:resource:232802Response to parliamentary question on SG60 ActiveSG credits utilisation and encouraging the use of ActiveSG facilities and programme participationWed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/singapore-takes-the-long-view-in-supporting-visual-artistsurn:isomer:resource:232747Speech by Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for Education, at the opening of Pavilion of Singapore, 61st international art exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia on 6 May 2026Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/busking-ecosystemurn:isomer:resource:230755Response to Parliamentary Question on participation levels among endorsed buskers, quality standards at popular busking locations, and support for development of buskers.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/criteria-for-the-overseas-humanitarian-assistance-tax-deduction-schemeurn:isomer:resource:230758Response to parliamentary question on the criteria to be a designated charity under the Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Tax Deduction Scheme.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CharitiesParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/measures-to-assess-the-effectiveness-of-the-child-representative-panel-of-the-syariah-court-and-access-to-its-reportsurn:isomer:resource:230754Response to parliamentary question on the adoption of quantitative and qualitative measures to assess the effectiveness of the expanded Child Representative Panel of the Syariah Court, and whether parents will have access to reports by the Panel.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/private-sport-academies-run-by-former-national-athletesurn:isomer:resource:230760Response to parliamentary question on partnering private sport academies run by former national athletes to identify and develop young sporting talent.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/response-to-adjournment-motion-on-building-a-democracy-of-deedsurn:isomer:resource:232804Response by Ms Goh Hanyan, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Sustainability and Environment, to Adjournment Motion on “Building a Democracy of Deeds” by Member of Parliament Foo Cexiang in Parliament on 5 May 2026Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/ticketing-arrangements-by-the-kallang-groupurn:isomer:resource:230757Response to parliamentary question on ticketing arrangements by The Kallang Group.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/art-takes-flight-at-changi-airporturn:isomer:resource:216229Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry, for the signing of the National Arts Council and Changi Airport Group’s Memorandum of Understanding, at Changi Airport Terminal 4 on 27 April 2026Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800ArtsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/infinite-rasa--celebrating-heritage--community-and-the-artsurn:isomer:resource:202136Speech by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower, At The SIFAS Festival Of Arts 2026, On Friday 17 April 2026, SIFAS Outdoor AmphitheatreFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/iro-day-harmony-carnival-2026urn:isomer:resource:202795Opening Remarks by Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower, at the IRO Day Harmony Carnival 2026 on 11 April 2026Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/opening-ceremony-of-the-singapore-para-sports-championships-2026urn:isomer:resource:193709Speech by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, at Opening Ceremony of the Singapore Para Sports Championships 2026 on 11 April 2026Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800SportsSpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/together-we-serve--a-community-unitedurn:isomer:resource:193198Speech by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, for Minister’s Hari Raya Get-Together on Friday, 10 April 26Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunitySpeeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/grassroots-advisers-support-the-execution-of-government-and-community-programmesurn:isomer:resource:192808Response to parliamentary question on the status, benefits and information provided to Grassroots AdvisersWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/nac-s-support-for-the-arts-sector-through-spacesurn:isomer:resource:193908NAC is reviewing rental rates at Goodman Arts Centre to ensure sustainability while maintaining affordability, and is exploring transition measures and grants to support affected artists.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800ArtsParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/pcmr-appointment-and-disqualificationurn:isomer:resource:192811Response to parliamentary question on the appointment and removal of a PCMR memberWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/status-of-haj-arrangements-for-singapore-pilgrimsurn:isomer:resource:193915Response to parliamentary question on the status of Haj arrangements for Singapore pilgrims.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/strengthening-social-cohesion-amidst-rising-social-insularityurn:isomer:resource:192809Response to parliamentary question on social cohesion efforts to address social insularity in SingaporeWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Resilience & EngagementParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/support-for-arts-sector-workersurn:isomer:resource:192810Response to parliamentary question on studying the Republic of Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts scheme as a form of direct investment in arts sector workers Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Arts & HeritageParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/helping-singaporeans-process-the-impact-of-global-conflictsurn:isomer:resource:193916Response to parliamentary question on community support platforms available to help Singaporeans process the impact of international conflicts and maintaining social cohesion. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/locations-of-heartland-sites-for-major-national-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:192806Response to parliamentary question on how the Government determines the locations of heartland sites for major national celebrations. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityParliamentary Matters https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/new-hindu-temple-to-serve-diverse-worship-needs-of-the-hindu-communityurn:isomer:resource:183833The Government has allocated a site at Yishun Avenue 3 for the establishment of a new Hindu Temple, following consultations with the Hindu Advisory Board and other community stakeholders. The new temple will be named Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple (SGAT) and will serve the diverse needs and aspirations of the Hindu community.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800CommunityPress Statements