https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/ Read the latest media releases, speeches and PQ replies. en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:40:55 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/live-community-screenings-of-fifa-world-cup-2026urn:isomer:resource:291487‘Live’ community screenings of selected matches from Mediacorp’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across more than 50 People’s Association Community Clubs, five ActiveSG Sport Centres and The KallangFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/use-of-cdc-vouchers-for-e-commerce-and-online-transactionsurn:isomer:resource:233377Response to parliamentary question on the use of CDC Vouchers for e-commerce and online transactions.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/information-sharing-with-grassroots-advisersurn:isomer:resource:233379Response to parliamentary question on the role of Grassroots Advisers and the basis of sharing information with them.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/grassroots-advisers-support-the-execution-of-government-and-community-programmesurn:isomer:resource:193380Response to parliamentary question on the status, benefits and information provided to Grassroots Advisers.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/locations-of-heartland-sites-for-major-national-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:193395Response to parliamentary question on how the Government determines the locations of heartland sites for major national celebrations.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-to-expand-neighbourhood-kakis-initiativeurn:isomer:resource:183891The People's Association (PA) will expand its Neighbourhood Kakis initiative to more constituencies, including Mountbatten, as part of its efforts to keep seniors active, socially connected and meaningfully engaged in their neighbourhoods. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-minister-edwin-tong-deputy-chairman-pa-official-opening-of-mountbatten-community-cluburn:isomer:resource:192722Read the full speech by Minister Edwin Tong, Deputy Chairman, at the PA Official Opening of Mountbatten Community ClubSat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/new-people-s-association-women-s-collective-to-drive-community-impacturn:isomer:resource:169766The People’s Association (PA) Women’s Integration Network (WIN) Council will launch the PA Women’s Collective to empower young women in the community to lead and participate in five social causes.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Feature Articles https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/sg60-vouchers-utilisation-and-outreach-measuresurn:isomer:resource:169251Response to parliamentary question on SG60 Vouchers utilisation and additional measures to encourage greater utilisation among those who have not used their SG60 VouchersWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/value-meals-south-westurn:isomer:resource:169242Response to parliamentary question on Operating Costs and Scaling Plans for Value Meals @ South WestTue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/supporting-participating-heartland-merchants-and-hawkers-under-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:169238Response to parliamentary question on supporting participating heartland merchants and hawkers under CDC Vouchers Scheme. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/appeals-for-cdc-vouchers-by-separate-singaporean-households-residing-in-same-addressurn:isomer:resource:157468Response to parliamentary question on appeals for CDCV by separate Singaporean households residing in same address.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/impact-of-cdc-vouchers--cdcv--on-singaporean-households-and-small-businessesurn:isomer:resource:157469Response to parliamentary question on impact of CDC Vouchers (CDCV) on Singaporean households and small businesses.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/updates-on-participation-rate-in-people-association-s-eventsurn:isomer:resource:157467Response to parliamentary question on participation rate in People Association’s events and plans to encourage participation.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/update-on-increase-in-people-s-association-s-expenditure-for-activities-and-projects-in-fy2024urn:isomer:resource:157466Response to parliamentary question on People Association’s increased expenditure for activities and projects in FY2024 as compared to FY2023Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/level-of-awareness-and-outreach-of-community-development-and-welfare-fundurn:isomer:resource:157465Response to parliamentary question on awareness and takeup of Community Development and Welfare FundMon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/seven-heartland-countdown-celebrations-welcome-2026urn:isomer:resource:143799The People’s Association Grassroots Organisations (PA GROs) will organise seven heartland countdown celebrations on Wednesday, 31 December 2025 for residents to usher in the New Year with their friends and family nearer to home as a community.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/learning-points-from-marine-parade-cluster-wecare-shuttle-bus-serviceurn:isomer:resource:157463Response to parliamentary question on learning points from Marine Parade Cluster WeCare shuttle bus service.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/update-on-upgrading-of-eunos-community-cluburn:isomer:resource:157449Response to parliamentary question on upgrading works for Eunos Community Club.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/updates-on-marine-parade-wecare-shuttle-bus-serviceurn:isomer:resource:157461Response to parliamentary question on the Marine Parade Cluster WeCare shuttle bus service operations.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pa-deputy-chairman-mr-edwin-tong-at-the-braddell-heights-community-club-reopeningurn:isomer:resource:143811Deputy Chairman Edwin Tong speaks at Braddell Heights Community Club's official reopening, highlighting community spaces and social cohesion building.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-to-train-1-000-community-facilitators-from-2026-to-build-we-first-societyurn:isomer:resource:143767PA to Train 1,000 Community Facilitators from 2026 to Build 'We First' SocietyThu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pm-lawrence-wong-at-the-people-s-association-ccc-60th-anniversaryurn:isomer:resource:143815Speech by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the People’s Association Citizens' Consultative Committeess (CCC) 60th Anniversary on 23 October 2025.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/eligibility-of-cdc-vouchers-scheme-for-singaporeans-in-nursing-homesurn:isomer:resource:143732Response to parliamentary question on eligibility of CDC Vouchers Scheme for Singaporeans in nursing homesWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/notification-letters-for-may-2025-tranche-of-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143753Response to parliamentary question on cessation of notification letter for May 2025 CDC Vouchers SchemeWed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/update-on-marine-parade-cluster-wecare-shuttle-bus-serviceurn:isomer:resource:143833Response to parliamentary question on status update on the Marine Parade Cluster WeCare shuttle bus service.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/statistics-on-primary-one-registration-scheme-for-grlsurn:isomer:resource:143825Mr Fadli Fawzi: To ask the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) how many PA grassroots leaders (GRLs) in the last 10 years have utilised their privileges under Phase 2B of the P1 registration process to apply for priority registration.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/eligibility-of-heartland-merchants-for-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143733Response to parliamentary question on merchant’s eligibility criteria of CDC Vouchers SchemeFri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/denomination-of-cdc-vouchersurn:isomer:resource:143731Response to parliamentary question on vouchers denomination of the CDC Vouchers SchemeThu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/increasing-merchant-participation-in-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143741Response to parliamentary question on participation of merchants on the CDC Vouchers SchemeThu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/merchant-participation-in-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143747Response to parliamentary question on participation of merchants on the CDC Vouchers SchemeThu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/factors-for-establishing-community-clubs-with-mass-multi-facilitiesurn:isomer:resource:143735Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/people-s-association-does-not-allow-its-facilities-to-be-used-for-partisan-purposesurn:isomer:resource:143773Response to parliamentary question on granting elected opposition MPs access to CC facilities.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/spend-and-claim-amount-of-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143821Response to parliamentary question on claim and spend amount of the CDC Vouchers SchemeWed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/inclusion-of-more-heartland-merchants-in-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143740Response to parliamentary question on merchant’s eligibility criteria of CDC Vouchers SchemeTue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/eligibility-of-merchants-in-privately-owned-shophouse-merchants-for-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143734Response to parliamentary question on merchant’s eligibility criteria of CDC Vouchers SchemeMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/merchant-eligibility-criteria-of-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143746Response to parliamentary question on merchant’s eligibility criteria of CDC Vouchers SchemeMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/number-of-merchants-onboarded-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143754Response to parliamentary question on merchant’s eligibility criteria of CDC Vouchers SchemeMon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/five-teams-emerge-from-inaugural-sparks-x-build-for-good-community-hackathon-finaleurn:isomer:resource:143736Read about the inaugural Sparks x Build for Good Community Hackathon where five teams advanced with tech solutions for community challenges.Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/bringing-the-padang-to-our-heartlandsurn:isomer:resource:143708Bringing the Padang to Our Heartlands: Singaporeans To Enjoy National Day Festivities in Their Communities at the NDP 2025 Heartland CelebrationsTue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/the-people-s-association-plans-and-develops-community-clubs-to-serve-residentsurn:isomer:resource:143829Response to parliamentary question on assignment of Community Clubs to a constituency if none exists within the boundaries of that constituencyTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-unveils-new-sparks-community-innovation-initiative-at-geylang-west-community-cluburn:isomer:resource:143768Learn about PA's Sparks Community Innovation Initiative unveiled at Geylang West CC and the community hackathon programme.Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/cdc-vouchers-scheme-donation-campaignurn:isomer:resource:143712Response to parliamentary question on amount received by participating IPCs and the charity sectors benefitted from CDC Vouchers Scheme Donation CampaignMon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/prime-minister-and-minister-for-finance-lawrence-wong-launches-pa-youth-charterurn:isomer:resource:143784Discover how PM Lawrence Wong launches the PA Youth Charter to empower youth-led community action and the new SG60 PA Engagement Grant.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/publication-of-local-community-newsletters-to-communicate-with-residentsurn:isomer:resource:143786Response to parliamentary question on the production of printed newsletters by the People’s Association.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-to-expand-its-better-me-better-us-programmes-and-launch-ehandbook-to-support-women-and-familiesurn:isomer:resource:143766Read about PA's expansion of 'Better Me, Better Us' programmes and new e-handbook launch.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/spend-and-claim-of-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143822Response to parliamentary question on claim eligibility and rate, and spend amount of the CDC Vouchers Scheme tranches in 2023/2024Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/arts-related-business-for-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143706Response to parliamentary question on participation of arts-related business in heartland for the CDC Vouchers SchemeWed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/upcoming-plans-for-eunos-ccurn:isomer:resource:143831Response to parliamentary question on plans for Eunos CC and its reopening timeline.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/upcoming-plans-for-petal-gardens-in-eunos-constituency-of-aljunied-grcurn:isomer:resource:143832Response to parliamentary question on plans for sports and community facilities at Petal Gardens in Eunos Constituency of Aljunied GRCTue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-17-heartland-countdowns-2025urn:isomer:resource:143757PA to host 17 heartland countdowns for residents to welcome 2025 as one communityWed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/joint-nomination-of-chingay-onto-the-unesco-representative-list-of-ichurn:isomer:resource:143742JOINT NOMINATION FOR THE INSCRIPTION OF CHINGAY ONTO THE UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE LIST OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITYTue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-launches-community-innovation-spaces-as-part-of-60th-anniversary-milestone-of-ccmcurn:isomer:resource:143759People's Association Launches Community Innovation Spaces As Part Of 60th Anniversary Milestone of CCMCMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pm-lawrence-wong-at-the-people-s-association-ccmc-60th-anniversaryurn:isomer:resource:143816Speech by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the People’s Association Community Club Management Committees (CCMC) 60th anniversary on 4 November 2024.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-statement-on-incident-at-trivelis-estate-in-clementiurn:isomer:resource:143764PA Statement on Incident at Trivelis Estate in ClementiTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-s-corporate-partners-share-a-common-goal-to-raise-community-partnershipurn:isomer:resource:143761PA’S CORPORATE PARTNERS SHARE A COMMON GOAL TO RAISE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-s-community-2030-plan-expands-community-participation-to-build-a-caring-and-united-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:143760Explore the People's Association's roadmap to building stronger, more caring communities through enhanced volunteer programmes, youth engagement initiatives, and innovative digital platforms.Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pa-s-deputy-chairman-edwin-tong-at-the-people-s-association-community-seminar-2024urn:isomer:resource:143812Read the full speech by People’s Association Deputy Chairman and Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, at the People’s Association Community Seminar 2024 at Our Tampines Hub on September 2024.Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/national-community-leadership-institute-celebrates-60-years-of-commitment-to-community-leadershipurn:isomer:resource:143750NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LOOKS AHEAD TO EMPOWER FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS AS IT CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPSat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-mr-edwin-tong-minister-for-culture-community-and-youth-at-nacli-s-60th-anniversaryurn:isomer:resource:143808Read the full speech by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law at NACLI’s 60th anniversary conference.Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/parliamentary-matters/2024/Sep/PAs-events-are-open-to-everyone-regardless-of-political-affiliationsurn:isomer:resource:143700Response to parliamentary question on the criteria and policies determining whether elected MPs can be invited and attend PA events.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pm-lawrence-wong-at-the-official-opening-of-one-punggolurn:isomer:resource:143814Read the full speech by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the official opening of One Punggol on 8 September 2024. Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-pm-lawrence-wong-at-the-launch-of-the-iconic-arch-at-geylang-serai-cultural-belturn:isomer:resource:143813Speech by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the launch of the iconic arch at the Geylang Serai cultural belt on 7 September 2024.Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/community-based-shuttle-bus-pilot-for-marine-parade-town-clusterurn:isomer:resource:143724Response to parliamentary questions on the community-based shuttle bus pilot in the Marine Parade Town ClusterFri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-sm-lee-hsien-loong-at-the-official-opening-of-buangkok-community-cluburn:isomer:resource:143820Transcript of speech by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the official opening of Buangkok Community Club on 28 July 2024.Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/cdc-vouchers-for-separate-householdsurn:isomer:resource:143711Response to parliamentary question on CDC Vouchers for separate households living at the same registered addressTue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/maximising-use-of-cdc-vouchers-through-affordable-meal-optionsurn:isomer:resource:143744Read parliamentary response on maximising use of CDC Vouchers through more affordable meal options such as budget meal.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-dpm-gan-kim-yong-at-the-launch-of-cdc-vouchers-scheme-2024-juneurn:isomer:resource:143802Read the full speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the launch of CDC Vouchers Scheme 2024 (June) on 25 June 2024.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-dpm-heng-swee-keat-at-the-kaki-bukit-community-club-official-opening-ceremonyurn:isomer:resource:143804Read the full speech by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at the Kaki Bukit Community Club official opening ceremony on 8 June 2024.Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/participation-of-merchants-in-the-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143770Read parliamentary response on participation of merchants and hawkers on the CDC Vouchers Scheme.Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/processes-and-checks-in-place-when-appointing-and-reappointing-grassroots-leadersurn:isomer:resource:143785Read parliamentary response on background checks and code of conduct requirements for grassroots leaders (including patrons).Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/cost-of-the-community-development-council-cdc-vouchers-schemeurn:isomer:resource:143728Read parliamentary response on cost and resources required to develop and maintain the CDC Vouchers Scheme.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-has-vetting-processes-in-place-for-appointment-of-grassroots-leadersurn:isomer:resource:143758Read parliamentary response on the vetting process for Grassroots Leaders to ensure they are not susceptible to foreign influence.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/claiming-and-resale-of-cdc-vouchersurn:isomer:resource:143719Response to parliamentary question on how residents are able to claim their CDC vouchers and mitigating resale of CDC vouchers onlineTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/grassroots-leaders-help-mediate-neighbour-disputes-informallyurn:isomer:resource:143739Response to parliamentary question on the role of Grassroots Leaders (GRLs) in neighbour disputes and training provided to GRLsTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-welcomes-all-to-volunteer-and-contribute-to-communityurn:isomer:resource:143769Response to parliamentary question on the number and proportion of non-Singapore Citizen volunteers and Grassroots Leaders in PA Grassroots OrganisationsMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/utilisation-of-cdc-vouchers-scheme-2023urn:isomer:resource:143837Response to parliamentary question on utilisation of CDC Vouchers Scheme and how unused vouchers can help the vulnerableMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/speech-by-dpm-lawrence-wong-at-the-launch-of-the-cdc-vouchers-scheme-2024urn:isomer:resource:143805Read the full speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the launch of the CDC Vouchers Scheme on 3 January 2024.Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/over-70000-residents-usher-2024-with-heartland-celebrationsurn:isomer:resource:143756Join over 70,000 residents at 28 heartland celebrations across Singapore to welcome 2024 with community activities and countdown parties.Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/rental-caps-for-festival-related-bazaarsurn:isomer:resource:143790Response to parliamentary question on rental caps for festival related bazaarsThu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/grassroots-leaders-are-not-required-to-declare-political-affiliations-to-paurn:isomer:resource:143738Response to parliamentary question on the declaration and consideration of political affiliations when appointing grassroots leadersWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/congratulatory-messages-published-in-newspapers-by-grassroots-leadersurn:isomer:resource:143727Response to parliamentary question on congratulatory messages published in newspapers by Grassroots LeadersTue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/cash-distributions-festive-events-form-of-local-welfare-assistanceurn:isomer:resource:143710Response to parliamentary questions on cash distributions at festive events by People’s Association and Grassroots OrganisationsThu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/peoples-association-will-continue-to-identify-ways-to-improveurn:isomer:resource:143775Response to parliamentary questions related to Auditor-General’s Office FY2022/2023 report on the observations from audits carried out on People’s Association.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/media-statement-on-audit-observations-on-pa-in-the-report-of-the-ago-fy22-23urn:isomer:resource:143745Read PA's media statement addressing AGO audit observations and ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and oversight systems.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/remarks-by-dpm-heng-swee-keat-at-the-narpani-pearavai-community-carnivalurn:isomer:resource:143788Read DPM Heng Swee Keat's remarks at the Narpani Pearavai Community Carnival.Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/remarks-by-sm-tharman-shanmugaratnam-at-the-groundbreaking-ceremony-of-geylang-serai-cultural-belturn:isomer:resource:143789Read about heritage preservation efforts and their impact on multicultural communities.Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Speeches https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/response-to-pq-about-pasar-malam-tendersurn:isomer:resource:143796Response to parliamentary question on pasar malam tendersWed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/bookings-and-usage-of-pa-community-facilitiesurn:isomer:resource:143707Response to parliamentary question on booking and usage of PA community facilities by the publicTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-serves-as-bridge-between-people-and-governmenturn:isomer:resource:143763Response to parliamentary questions on building strong and cohesive communities by efforts of PA, its grassroots advisers and volunteers in supporting last-mile delivery and communications of government policies and initiativesTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/affordability-of-stall-rentals-at-trade-fairs-and-bazaarsurn:isomer:resource:143701Response to parliamentary question on affordability of stall rentals at trade fairs and bazaarsFri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/pa-serves-as-a-bridge-between-government-and-peopleurn:isomer:resource:143762Response to parliamentary question on regulations or guidelines governing interactions between grassroots, People’s Association and Government agency outreach effortsFri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/appointment-of-grassroots-advisers-after-the-writ-of-election-is-issuedurn:isomer:resource:143703Response to parliamentary question on the appointment of Grassroot Advisers and if they can continue with their roles after the Writ of Election is issued.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/cdc-vouchers-scheme-residents-appealurn:isomer:resource:143713Response to parliamentary question on how appeals for CDC Vouchers Scheme are processed and verified.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/role-of-gro-in-last-mile-delivery-of-govt-programmesurn:isomer:resource:143797Response to parliamentary question on delivery of Public Transport Vouchers and other government programmes through the grassroots organisations.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/safeguards-to-deter-improper-procurement-practicesurn:isomer:resource:143798Response to parliamentary question on safeguards to deter improper procurement practices for engagement and payment of vendors for grassroots servicesThu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/suggestion-on-honouring-the-contributions-of-centenariansurn:isomer:resource:143827Response to parliamentary question on the suggestion made in the House on 8 March 2017 that the President of Singapore issues congratulatory notes to Singapore centenarians on the occasion of their birthdaysTue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/year-end-heartland-celebrations-resume-across-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:143842More than 70,000 residents come together to bond and have fun with families, friends, and neighbours as they welcome the new yearFri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/chingay-2023-brings-together-more-than-3000-youthsurn:isomer:resource:143715A platform for youth to showcase their talents, engage with local communities and shape the parade’s futureSun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.pa.gov.sg/news-and-speeches/peoples-association-annual-report-20212022urn:isomer:resource:143774Learn about the work that PA has done with residents, grassroots volunteers and partners in our FY2021/2022 Annual Report.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800News