Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua answered questions from Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong during a recent parliamentary session in Singapore. Tiong had tabled a motion urging the government to shift from direct operator grants to giving parents a per‑child payment instead.
In his reply, Chua explained why the Ministry of Social and Family Development prefers to support child‑care providers directly, citing quality control and safety as key reasons. He also highlighted ongoing reviews to balance the needs of families and the sector. The debate underscored growing public interest in how best to fund child care and support parents across the country.
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