NDR 2026: New committee set up to help Malay-Muslim community seize economic opportunities, develop skills
One key area under consideration by the committee includes mental health support for workers navigating career transitions.
The Malaysian-Muslim community in Singapore will be supported through a new committee aimed at helping them seize economic opportunities and develop skills, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Aug 23 during the National Day Rally. The Committee of Economic Resilience, chaired by MPs Wan Rizal and Saktiandi Supaat, has received suggestions from the community and plans to focus on mental health support for workers transitioning careers, as well as employability initiatives to connect young people with relevant industries.
The committee will work with the government's 10-year Economic Strategy Review to translate recommendations into actions that benefit the community. They will also expand the Santunan Emas programme, which currently supports Muslim seniors and their caregivers, to more areas. The Malay language is seen as integral to Singapore's identity and can help strengthen ties with regional neighbours, opening more opportunities for Singaporeans and businesses.
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