Our Statutory Boards & Committees/Councils

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, MUIS is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.

The role of MUIS is to see that the many and varied interests of Singapore's Muslim community are looked after.

In this regard MUIS is responsible for the promotion of religious, social, educational, economic and cultural activities in accordance with the principles and traditions of Islam as enshrined in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

Address
Singapore Islamic Hub 273 Braddell Road Singapore 579702

Website
https://www.muis.gov.sg/

Telephone
63591199

Fax
62537572

The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. Our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone’s lives.

Address
90 Goodman Road Goodman Arts Centre Blk A #01-01 Singapore 439053

Website
https://www.nac.gov.sg/

Telephone
63469400

Fax
6346 1837

The National Heritage Board (NHB) is the custodian of Singapore’s heritage. We are responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.

NHB's mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, National Monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans.

NHB was formed on 1 August 1993, and is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

We manage the following museums and heritage institutions, and are the place manager for the BrasBasah/Bugis precinct, Singapore’s arts and cultural belt.

The museums include Asian Civilisations Museum, Heritage Conservation Centre, Indian Heritage Centre, Malay Heritage Centre, Preservation of Monuments Board, Peranakan Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum and the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.

Address
61 Stamford Road #03-08, Stamford Court Singapore 178892

Website
https://www.nhb.gov.sg/

Telephone
1800-2255-642

The People’s Association (PA) was established on 1 July 1960 to promote racial harmony and social cohesion in Singapore. Our mission is to build and bridge communities in achieving one people, one Singapore.

PA offers a wide range of programmes to cater to Singaporeans from all walks of life - connecting people to people, and people and government. We do this through our network of 1,800 grassroots organisations (GROs), over 100 Community Clubs, five Community Development Councils, the National Community Leadership Institute and Water-Venture outlets.

Address
9 King George's Avenue Singapore 208581

Website
https://www.pa.gov.sg/

Telephone
62255322

A statutory board of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Sport Singapore’s core purpose is to inspire the Singapore spirit and transform Singapore through sport. Through innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences, our mission is to reach out and serve communities across Singapore with passion and pride. With Vision 2030 – Singapore’s sports master plan, our mandate goes beyond winning medals. Sport Singapore uses sport to create greater sporting opportunities and access, more inclusivity and integration as well as broader development of capabilities. At Sport Singapore, we work with a vast network of public-private-people sector partners for individuals to live better through sports.

Address
3 Stadium Drive Singapore 397630

Website
https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/

Telephone
6500 5000

Fax
64409205

The Hindu Advisory Board (HAB) was first established in 1918 during the colonial administration and was subsequently reconstituted in 1985 to advise the Government and the Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) on matters of Hindu religion and customs, as well as matters affecting the general interests of the Hindu community.

As the needs and aspirations of the Hindu community have evolved over the years, the HAB has broadened its role to better support the community's development and well-being. Beyond providing religious guidance, the Board advises on issues that directly impact the Hindu community, including the development of temple infrastructure, the management of burial and cremation facilities, and the manpower needs of Hindu temples to ensure that religious and community services remain accessible and sustainable.

Importantly, the HAB serves as a bridge between the Government and the Hindu community, ensuring that community concerns, aspirations, and emerging needs are appropriately represented and addressed. Beyond its advisory functions, the Board has also been an active contributor to Singapore's social fabric by promoting interreligious understanding, encouraging community partnerships, and strengthening social cohesion and racial and religious harmony across society.

Under its constitution, the Board is appointed by the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth. It consists of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Secretary and up to 12 other members.

The Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) is a statutory body set up under the Hindu Endowments Act in 1968. Its role, as set out in the Act, is to administer those endowments placed under its administration.

The word "endowment" is defined in the Act to mean any endowment in land, building or money given for the support of any Hindu temple or other Hindu purpose. The endowments administered by the Board are Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.

Under the Act, the Hindu Endowments Board also has supervisory powers over the accounts of all Hindu endowments in Singapore- even those not administered by the Board. Any person managing an endowment is obliged, at the request of the Hindu Endowments Board, to attend before the Board and answer questions in relation to the endowment.

The Hindu Endowments Board comprises a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Finance Member and 12 members who are appointed by the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth. To be appointed, a member must be both a Singapore citizen and a Hindu. Appointments are for a period of three years each. The Secretary of the Board is a public officer appointed by the Minister.

In addition to managing 4 temples, the Board administers a half way house (HEB-Ashram). Major Hindu festivals like Thaipusam and Firewalking are organised by the Board.

Address
397 Serangoon Road Singapore 218123

Website
https://heb.org.sg/

Telephone
62963469

Fax
62929766

The National Integration Council (NIC) was formed in 2009 to foster social integration between locals and newcomers in a sustainable and ground-up manner. The NIC consists of representatives from the public, private, and people sectors, whose partnership provides diverse perspectives that influence co-created strategies for local-foreigner integration. The NIC has developed key initiatives such as the Singapore Citizenship Journey (SCJ) and the Community Integration Fund (CIF):  

• Established in 2011, the SCJ is a mandatory programme for new citizens who have been granted in-principle approval for Singapore citizenship. The SCJ helps enrich new citizens’ understanding of the key milestones in Singapore’s history and development and deepens their appreciation of Singaporean norms and values, as well as provides opportunities for meaningful interaction with their local community. The SCJ is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the People’s Association (PA).

• The CIF was launched in 2009 to support ground-up integration initiatives, providing co-funding of up to 80% of total qualifying costs (up to $100,000) for projects that offer opportunities to (a) provide information and resources on Singapore, (b) encourage emotional attachment to and involvement in Singapore, (c) encourage social interaction between locals and foreigners, and (d) promote a positive mindset towards integration.

The Sikh Advisory Board (SAB) is an advisory body appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) that serves as the key link between the Singapore Government and the Sikh community.

Established during the colonial period and reconstituted in 1948, the SAB advises on matters relating to Sikh religious practices, customs and the well-being of the community, while facilitating dialogue and collaboration with government agencies. The Board also works closely with Sikh institutions, community organisations and places of worship to strengthen community development, address emerging issues and promote social cohesion.

Beyond representing the interests of the Sikh community, the SAB actively supports Singapore’s multicultural and multireligious society by contributing to interfaith dialogue, racial and religious harmony, community engagement and nation-building. Through these efforts, it helps ensure that Sikh perspectives are understood and considered within Singapore’s diverse social fabric.