Indranee Rajah

Childcare subsidies for stay-home mums, more maternity leave among proposals to support families

MP Elysa Chen said Singapore needs to move beyond financial incentives to tackle structural challenges that young couples and parents face.

Parliament staff to get 2%-9% pay rise; clerks to receive new retention payout

The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.

Professional Services Centre network set up to help Singapore firms expand in Asia

Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah (second from right) at the launch of the Singapore Professional Services Centre at the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants House on July 21, 2026.

No further action to be taken against WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap as time limit has lapsed: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.

Indranee to deliver ministerial statement in Parliament on conduct of WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap

Ms Sylvia Lim is MP for Aljunied GRC and WP’s chairwoman, and Mr Faisal Manap sits on the WP’s central executive committee but is not an MP.

10,000 free tickets to IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay as part of family-friendly initiatives

Visitors exploring the Disney Garden of Wonder at Gardens by the Bay on June 20.

$115m top-up given to fund R&D on optimising space and other urban issues in Singapore

Some $39.4M of the fresh tranche of funding will be used to research on how Singapore can optimise its land, sea, and underground spaces.

18,000 flats in 12 neighbourhoods to be upgraded under Home Improvement Programme

The 198 blocks chosen for upgrades are located in estates including Bedok, Bishan, Jurong West, Pasir Ris, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines and Woodlands.

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

The findings found that of those aged 26 to 35, 23.53 per cent were eager to marry and start a family, while 22.06 per cent have ruled out family entirely.

Commentary

Beyond loss and gain: Reframing parenthood to tackle Singapore’s fertility crisis

The newly formed inter-agency Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup has signalled a shift in approach to tackling the fertility crisis that goes beyond policy levers.

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