Short-term Subsidy Assistance for Rising Operational Costs due to Goodman Arts Centre's Rental Hikes

Mr Ng Shi Xuan asked the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) whether the recent rent hikes at Goodman Arts Centre are due to a decrease in funding or subsidies from the National Arts Council; (b) if not, what are the reasons for the rent hikes; and (c) whether the Ministry will consider introducing short-term assistance for the arts community in light of rising costs.

Mr David Neo: This question has been addressed on 8 April 2026 in the reply to Question 19 from the Order Paper No 28.