Debated in Parliament on 6 Nov 2025.
Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether the list of SingLit books that can be purchased using SG Culture Pass credits will be made available; (b) how does the Ministry define a SingLit book; (c) whether the definition is based on the author’s nationality; and (d) whether the book must also be published in Singapore.
The SG Culture Pass programme was introduced on 1 September 2025. Its main objective is to enhance access of Singaporeans to local arts and heritage and to help local arts and heritage groups.
Earlier this year, the Government announced that we are working to include SingLit books under the SG Culture Pass. The Government is working closely with literary arts sector stakeholders, including bookstores and publishers, to roll this scheme out.
As the intent is to support the local literary arts community, the focus will be on SingLit books, meaning, works of literary arts that are written by locals. More details on the eligibility criteria for SingLit works will be released soon.
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