Proportion of Muslim Couples Attending Marriage Preparation Programme

Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs (a) since 2021, what proportion of first-time newlywed Muslim couples have attended the Cinta Abadi Marriage Preparation Programme; and (b) whether MUIS offers additional fee waivers or rebates for couples who are in full-time education.

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: On average, about one in seven first-time Muslim couples attended the Cinta Abadi Marriage Preparation Programme.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development provides a rebate of $170 for eligible Singaporean couples who are attending their first approved marriage preparation programme. Full fee subsidies are also available for eligible couples from low-income households, regardless of their education status.