Proportion of Muslim Couples Attending Marriage Preparation Programme

Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked about the attendance of first-time newlywed Muslim couples at the Cinta Abadi Marriage Preparation Programme and inquired about fee waivers for students. Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim reported that approximately one in seven first-time Muslim couples have participated in the program since 2021. The Ministry of Social and Family Development offers a rebate of $170 for eligible Singaporean couples attending their first approved program, with full subsidies available for low-income households.