Childcare costs, time with family among main challenges faced by S'porean couples: Indranee Rajah
Interim recommendations will be announced during the National Day Rally.
Minister Indranee Rajah, chairperson of the Marriage & Parenthood Reset Workgroup, reported on their findings on August 15. The workgroup chair highlighted the top challenges faced by Singaporean couples, which include childcare expenses, time spent with family, caregiving arrangements, and housing. Interim policy recommendations targeting these issues will be announced during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally on August 23, according to Rajah's announcement at the Pasir Ris-Changi National Day Dinner at Downtown East.
The recommendations will cover reevaluating the costs of raising children, increasing access to affordable infant care and childcare, and providing additional family support. Rajah emphasized the importance of Singapore's people, stating that the nation's success relies on Singaporeans. However, the country's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) reached its lowest point ever, with a rate of 0.87 in 2025.
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