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Singapore Parliament

Sporting Life

Every new court matters because everyone deserves a place to play

Every extra court or field is an opportunity for kids and adults to have fun and discover their skills.
Every extra court or field is an opportunity for kids and adults to have fun and discover their skills.

Singapore passes tougher laws on vapes with heavier penalties; protecting young a key concern

Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.
Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.

Landowners can get grant to defray cost of coastal defences, which are required under new law

This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.
This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.

S’pore’s integrity-based political system ‘rare and precious’: Indranee

Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.
Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.

Singapore’s approach of fiscal prudence provides buffer, assurance in turbulent world: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.

Parliament approves increase to budget covering Istana operations and staff

The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.
The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.

Higher income ceiling for pre-school and childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.
Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.

More places in sheltered workshops, independent living pilot started for people with disabilities

Financial assistance will also be increased, with higher subsidies and a raised income ceiling to help more families afford disability services.
Financial assistance will also be increased, with higher subsidies and a raised income ceiling to help more families afford disability services.

Low-income families get $500 a quarter, financial support for further studies under ComLink+ pilot

Ms Serena Lim, 28, with her son at her place on Mar 2, 2026.
Ms Serena Lim, 28, with her son at her place on Mar 2, 2026.

Free counselling for more Singapore families facing marital, parenting issues

Strengthening Families Programme centres will support up to 12,000 cases by 2030, double the caseload in 2025.
Strengthening Families Programme centres will support up to 12,000 cases by 2030, double the caseload in 2025.

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