Press Releases
Press Releases issued by MSF. For media enquiries, please get in touch with our Communications and International Relations Division.
New Certification Course To Train Professionals Who Wish To Register As Professional Deputies
May 21, 2018
Strengthening the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
May 18, 2018
The Vulnerable Adults Bill will strengthen Singapore's existing adult protection framework.
Ministry of Social and Family Development's addendum to the President's Address 2018
May 14, 2018
MSF's addendum to the President's Address 2018
SPS Faishal Ibrahim Underscores Singapore’s Commitment To Women’s Advancement at Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality
Apr 19, 2018
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Faishal Ibrahim Underscores Singapore’s Commitment To Women’s Advancement At Stockholm Forum On Gender Equality
19th ASEAN Socio-cultural Community Council Meeting
Mar 21, 2018
Minister Desmond Lee underscores Singapore’s priorities at the 19th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting
Strengthening Social Service Delivery on the Ground
Mar 7, 2018
The Ministry of Social and Family Development plans to strengthen social service delivery on the ground to provide more holistic and coordinated assistance for individuals and families in need.
Enhanced Salary Benchmarks for Social Service Professionals
Mar 7, 2018
From 1 April 2018, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will enhance salary norms for MSF-funded programmes by up to 12 per cent across all professions and job levels.
Transforming the early childhood sector to give every child a good start in life
Mar 7, 2018
At the 2018 Committee of Supply debates, the Ministry of Social and Family Development announced new initiatives to transform the early childhood sector to better support young families with children, and to give every child a good start in life.
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited To Cease Child Development Account (CDA) Services After December 2018
Jan 31, 2018
Child Development Accounts managed by Standard Chartered Bank will close at the end of 2018.
Mandatory Parenting Programme extended to divorcing parents with older children
Jan 9, 2018
From 21 January 2018, the Mandatory Parenting Programme will be extended to divorcing couples with children under 21