Written Answer

Funding Received by Preschool Where Alleged Mistreatment Occurred

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22 Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) since 2014, how much funding has the local preschool provider which runs the childcare centres where the alleged mistreatment of children are reported in August 2023, received as an Anchor Operator; (b) whether the level of funding to this preschool provider will be reviewed given the recent allegations of child abuse; and (c) if not, why.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: This question was addressed in the reply to Question Nos 33 to 52 for Oral Answer on the Order Paper for 18 September 2023. [Please refer to "Update on Investigations into Alleged Mistreatment of Children at Centres of Preschool Chain", Official Report, 18 September 2023, Vol 95, Issue 111, Oral Answers to Questions section.]