Policies and Strategies to Address Singapore's Low Fertility Rate and Their Impacts

Debated in Parliament on 2 Apr 2024.

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Shawn Huang asked the Government about its strategies and policies to address Singapore's low fertility rate and how these initiatives will support families and encourage higher birth rates.
Indranee Rajah, speaking for the Prime Minister, acknowledged that low fertility is a global trend driven by shifting individual priorities and societal norms.
The Government plans to continue collaborating with stakeholders to create a supportive environment for Singaporeans in their marriage and parenthood journeys.
Indranee directed the Member to reference the Prime Minister's Office Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024 for detailed strategies, as outlined in the Official Report.

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Shawn Huang Wei Zhong

Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong asked the Prime Minister (a) what strategies and policies is the Government planning to implement to address Singapore's low fertility rate; and (b) how will these initiatives support families and encourage higher birth rates.

Indranee Rajah (for the Prime Minister)

Singapore's low fertility reflects a global phenomenon where individual priorities and societal norms have shifted. We will continue to work with stakeholders to build a conducive environment where Singaporeans feel supported along their marriage and parenthood journey. The Member may refer to my speech at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024, where our strategies have been outlined. [Please refer to "Committee of Supply – Head U (Prime Minister's Office)", Official Report, 28 February 2024, Vol 95, Issue 126, Budget section.]

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Shawn Huang asked the Government about its strategies and policies to address Singapore's low fertility rate and how these initiatives will support families and encourage higher birth rates.
Indranee Rajah, speaking for the Prime Minister, acknowledged that low fertility is a global trend driven by shifting individual priorities and societal norms.
The Government plans to continue collaborating with stakeholders to create a supportive environment for Singaporeans in their marriage and parenthood journeys.
Indranee directed the Member to reference the Prime Minister's Office Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024 for detailed strategies, as outlined in the Official Report.

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Policies and Strategies to Address Singapore's Low Fertility Rate and Their Impacts

Debated in Parliament on 2 Apr 2024.

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Shawn Huang asked the Government about its strategies and policies to address Singapore's low fertility rate and how these initiatives will support families and encourage higher birth rates.
Indranee Rajah, speaking for the Prime Minister, acknowledged that low fertility is a global trend driven by shifting individual priorities and societal norms.
The Government plans to continue collaborating with stakeholders to create a supportive environment for Singaporeans in their marriage and parenthood journeys.
Indranee directed the Member to reference the Prime Minister's Office Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024 for detailed strategies, as outlined in the Official Report.

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Shawn Huang Wei Zhong

Indranee Rajah (for the Prime Minister)

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Shawn Huang asked the Government about its strategies and policies to address Singapore's low fertility rate and how these initiatives will support families and encourage higher birth rates.
Indranee Rajah, speaking for the Prime Minister, acknowledged that low fertility is a global trend driven by shifting individual priorities and societal norms.
The Government plans to continue collaborating with stakeholders to create a supportive environment for Singaporeans in their marriage and parenthood journeys.
Indranee directed the Member to reference the Prime Minister's Office Committee of Supply Debate on 28 February 2024 for detailed strategies, as outlined in the Official Report.

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Policies and Strategies to Address Singapore's Low Fertility Rate and Their Impacts

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Shawn Huang Wei Zhong

Indranee Rajah (for the Prime Minister)

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