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Update on the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore's (MUIS) financial assistance schemes

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12 January 2023

Response to parliamentary question on when the eligibility income threshold for Muis' financial assistance schemes were last reviewed and whether there are plans to review it again

Muis provides zakat financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries and supplements the main support provided from national social assistance efforts, such as ComCare.

Muis regularly reviews the zakat financial assistance scheme to ensure that it continues to support the poor and needy in the community. In 2018, the income eligibility for zakat financial assistance was increased from a gross household per-capita-income (PCI) of $350 to $400.

Muis will continue to work closely with both national and social service agencies to ensure that the zakat beneficiaries are able to access the available network of support.

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