Timelines for Establishment of Singapore College of Islamic Studies and First Intake of Students

Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi asked the Minister for Social and Family Development and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) what is the anticipated timeline for the formal establishment of the Singapore College of Islamic Studies; and (b) when will it be fully operational for the intake of its inaugural batch of students.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: The Singapore College of Islamic Studies aims to develop our future Islamic religious teachers and scholars to provide sound and relevant religious guidance to Muslims in Singapore, in line with our multiracial and multi-religious context.

More details about the college will be shared in due course.