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The Partner Connection Trade Seminar 2008
Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, MOS for Community Development, Youth and Sports, said, ''Singles today are faced with many life choices and competing interests. It is important that we support those who desire to get married do so in a conducive environment that makes it easy for them to date and find the special someone."
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Bullet Second Reading of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (Amendment) Bill
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affrairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim delivered the second reading of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (Amendment) Bill, in Parliament on 17 Nov 2008.
Bullet Third East Asia Ministerial Forum on Families
Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan would lead a delegation to attend the Third East Asia Ministerial Forum on Families (EAMFF) in Bali, Indonesia from November 17 to 19 to share experiences on family issues and explore co-operative partnerships in the East Asia region.
Bullet Quality Assurance for Singapore's Dating Industry
Seven dating agencies and nine dating practitioners received the Social Development Unit (SDU) Trust Mark from Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State for Community Development, Youth and Sports. Mrs Yu-Foo said: ''...Singles deserve the assurance that the dating services they utilise have their interest in mind. The accredited agencies will not only assure them of quality services, but also provide more interesting and out-of-the-box dating activities.''
Bullet Second China-ASEAN High-level Women's Forum
Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports is leading a delegation to the Second China-ASEAN High-Level Women's Forum in Nanning, China, from 20 to 24 October 2008.
Bullet The Volunteer Appreciation Event
MCYS paid tribute to its volunteers on 18 October 2008 at an appreciation function to honour their good work in helping the Ministry to build a resilient and cohesive society.
Bullet 6th Asean SOMPDPE
Singapore hosted the sixth Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (SOMPDPE) from 13th to 14th Oct, followed by the inaugural SOMPDPE + 3 on 15th Oct where delegates from the People's Republic of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea will join in the discussion.
Bullet Second Reading of the Children Development Co-Saving (Amendment) Bill
Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, for the second reading of the Children Development Co-Saving (Amendment) Bill, in Parliament on 21 Oct 2008.
Bullet Community Heritage Grant Scheme Extended
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme, a grant set aside by the government to support Community Heritage Organisations (CHOs) in the preservation of our heritage and culture has been extended. CHOs can look forward to receiving up to $100,000 or 50% of the total cost for an approved programme/activity. Click on the heading for more information on the grant.
Bullet Family Research Fund
The Family Research Fund (FRF) is an initiative to encourage undergraduates in their Honours year, postgraduates and academic researchers in local universities and affiliated research institutes to conduct independent research on family-related issues. The FRF is now open for applications.
Bullet Singapore to Host Inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has selected Singapore to be the host city for the inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010. The IOC announced its decision in Lausanne, Switzerland on 21 Feb 2008. Click on the heading for more infomation.