Written Answer

Beneficiaries of COVID-19 Recovery Grant

12 January 2022 · Ministry of Social and Family Development

Speakers

Melvin Yong Yik Chye Masagos Zulkifli B M M (Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs)

Transcript

17 Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) to date, how many individuals have been supported by the COVID-19 Recovery Grant (CRG); and (b) what is the number of individuals assisted under each tranche of the CRG payout.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: As of 31 December 2021, the COVID-19 Recovery Grant (CRG) has supported around 27,500 individuals. Around 22,000 individuals have received one tranche of CRG, and around 5,500 individuals have received two¹ tranches of CRG. Each tranche comprises three months of support.

To continue providing financial support for individuals who are significantly affected by the pandemic, applications for CRG have been extended by another year, until 31 December 2022. From 1 January 2022, eligible individuals can receive up to three tranches of CRG over 2021 and 2022.