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6 October 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Government-Paid Maternity Leave
The Government maintains a tiered approach to benefits whereby Singapore Citizens receive a higher level of support than Permanent Residents, reflecting the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. Accordingly, eligibility for Government-Paid Leave schemes remains contingent on the child being a Singapore Citizen.
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6 October 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Data on Desired and Actual Number of Children
The 2021 M&P Survey found that while 92% of married respondents preferred two or more children, only about half had achieved this in practice. The M&P Reset Workgroup is studying the multi-faceted barriers such as financial costs, stress, and work-family demands, and will share its recommendations in early 2027, encompassing the roles of employers, community organisations, and wider society.
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6 October 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Utilisation of Family Support Schemes
The Government routinely reviews family support schemes to assess effectiveness across household types and income groups, and will continue to monitor how effectively these schemes reach the intended families, adjusting them where needed.
Parliamentary Replies
10 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee on Use of Child Credits for Developmental Experiences
Singapore's new Child Support Package provides each child $2,000 of Child Credits per year up to age 16. Ms Indranee Rajah noted the Credits are given in cash for "maximum flexibility," with parents free to spend them on developmental experiences if they choose.
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10 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Extending PSEA Top Up to Earlier Cohorts
Singapore Citizen children turning 17 from 2026 will receive a $10,000 PSEA top-up under the SG Child Support Package, with the Government confirming no transitional support for those who narrowly miss the eligibility cut-off.
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10 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Projected Funding for Enhanced Family Support
The budget estimates for the enhanced family support measures and childcare leave announced at the National Day Rally are not yet finalised, as implementation details are still being worked out.
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10 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Enhanced Childcare Leave and Workplace Support
The Government will enhance child-related leave, financial support, caregiving and housing measures, with legislative amendments and implementation details being worked out with tripartite partners.
Parliamentary Replies
9 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Incentives for Grandparents as Caregivers
Singapore provides support for grandparent caregivers through the Grandparent Caregiver Relief, Proximity Housing Grant, and concessionary levy for migrant domestic workers.
Parliamentary Replies
8 September 2026
Helping Singaporeans Start and Raise Families with Confidence
Enhanced child-related leave, financial, preschool and housing support to help Singaporeans start and raise families
Press Releases
8 September 2026
Parliamentary Reply by Minister Indranee Rajah on Computation of Maternity Leave Benefits
The Government computes Government-Paid Leave Schemes based on gross rate of pay, excluding payments associated with additional work done or business outcomes, and will continue to work with Tripartite Partners to study feedback on better supporting working parents who take child-related leave.
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