Only 10% of S$300 million SG Culture Pass fund spent after 1st year
MCCY said it is also developing a new portal to help seniors make greater use of their credits.
After one year of the SG Culture Pass scheme's launch, only 10% of the S$300 million allocated fund has been spent, according to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). The scheme provides Singaporeans aged 18 and above with S$100 in credits to attend local arts and heritage events. Over S$30.4 million worth of credits has been used, supporting more than 1,400 cultural programs, 3,100 books, and 23 films.
Around 411,000 Singaporeans, or 68% of registrants, who have never attended a local arts and culture event in the past five years, have utilized the credits. Young adults aged 18 to 35 have been the most active users of the credits, with 43% of the total credits spent. MCCY is developing a new Group-Assist Portal to encourage seniors to use their credits, recognizing the preference for social activities with friends and loved ones.
The ministry continues to review the scheme and work with partners to expand the reach and effectiveness of the SG Culture Pass in promoting local arts and heritage activities.
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