Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

The Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (Mr David Neo): The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) seeks to build a caring, cohesive and confident nation. We can take pride in our progress, anchored on shared values that define us as Singaporeans. Our cohesion makes us exceptional and will remain vital as we look ahead to the future. MCCY will work with Singaporeans to expand our common space, realise aspirations and nurture a “We First” society.

In a divided world, multiculturalism is more important than ever. MCCY will protect spaces for everyone to freely practise their beliefs, while working with our Harmony Circles and network of inter-faith partners to deepen understanding and appreciation among people of all races and religions. We will mobilise Singaporeans, especially youths, to participate and lead in interfaith and intercultural exchanges.

Our culture, expressed through our arts and heritage, defines who we are and projects our values to the world. Through ArtsEverywhere@CDC, Heritage Activation Nodes and the Culture Pass, MCCY will bring arts and heritage to all Singaporeans, creating more ways for people to bond, celebrate our diversity and strengthen our national identity.

Sports bring Singaporeans from all walks of life together and foster inclusion. Our Sports Facilities Master Plan will make sports more accessible and affordable. SportSG will introduce adaptive sports and strength training programmes to Active Ageing Centres. The refreshed Disability Sports Master Plan will bring inclusive sports to all mainstream schools and encourage community-initiated disability sports initiatives through the Enabling Sports Fund. We will also begin preparations to host the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2029 and rally the nation to cheer for Team Singapore.

With the completion of Outward Bound Singapore at Coney Island, more secondary school students will be able to interact and bond with peers from different backgrounds. With the refresh of *SCAPE and development of Somerset Belt, the National Youth Council (NYC) will expand programmes for youths to meet, collaborate and bond.

We will empower artists to pursue their passion and reach their full potential. The expanded National Arts Council scholarships enable youths to pursue programmes in the School of the Arts as well as in diploma and degree programmes. We will also expand workplace training for arts administrators and technical professionals.

MCCY will relocate the Singapore Sports School to Kallang and build a new Home of Team Singapore where junior and senior athletes can train together. We have introduced the spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarships and will rally corporates to provide athlete-friendly workplaces. We will integrate the High Performance Sport Institute and Singapore Sports School to strengthen end-to-end athlete development, while working in partnership with our National Sports Associations.

MCCY and NYC are engaging young Singaporeans to co-create the SG Youth Plan, a five-year initiative to help youths to navigate adulting with confidence, explore career opportunities and access mentors. The Plan will connect youths, amplify their voice and give them a say in shaping policies and programmes.

We will foster a “We First” society, where those who have done well give back and where success is measured by how we uplift others. MCCY will promote volunteerism through the SG Cares Volunteer Centres and Youth Corps Singapore and partner the Singapore Business Federation to grow corporate volunteerism. Our Collective for a Stronger Society brings together Government agencies, community partners and donors to support lower-income families and encourages donors to volunteer and offer their networks to support beneficiaries.

To build a democracy of deeds, MCCY will create more space for citizens and community stakeholders to propose and implement new solutions. The Singapore Government Partnerships Office will expand citizen engagement and partnerships for a more participatory future, while the People’s Association will engage residents through the Community Volunteer Scheme and equip community leaders to grow more micro-communities of care across Singapore.

Together with all Singaporeans, MCCY will shape a future where every person has a stake and every deed helps build a stronger Singapore.