​Address by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at the "Financial Capability and Asset Building Initiative: Maximising Potential, Empowering Communities" Event

​The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will increase the amount of assistance for lower-income households on the ComCare Long-Term Assistance (LTA) and Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) schemes from 1 August 2022. This is part of the support package introduced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to provide support to households, individuals and businesses, in view of inflationary pressures caused by external factors.

​Following the adjustment in Singapore's Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) status on 26 April 2022, and extensive easing of community and border measures, MSF and NCSS have reviewed and will close all TCF COVID-19 relief schemes with immediate effect. Those who had been certified as COVID-positive before 24 May 2022 can still apply.

MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song on whether the Ministry is looking to streamline means testing procedures for public assistance applications and renewals.​

​MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Ms Yeo Wan Ling whether there is an increase in the rejection of renewals for the various Social Service Office support for the past 24 months. 

​MSF's response to a parliamentary question by Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim on whether the Ministry is considering reviewing the ComCare payouts amount and the eligibility criteria in view of rising inflation.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health gave his speech at Committee of Supply 2022, titled “Building Strong Families for a Resilient Nation, Where All Can Thrive”.

​Supporting families in building bonds and developing resilient individuals.