ENSURING ALL SINGAPOREANS HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE ELDERCARE

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1007

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 5 AUGUST 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat

MP for Aljunied GRC

Question No. 2379

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health whether the Government will engage Malaysia to establish an affordable long-stay or retirement-residency pathway for Singaporeans who wish to age in Malaysia and access more affordable eldercare there, in view that the revised Malaysia My Second Home scheme now targets investors rather than retirees through high fixed deposits and property purchase.

Answer

1        Every country will determine its residency requirements and policies for foreign nationals’ access to their social services. Some countries may offer a lifestyle service for foreigners to retire in their countries. Our focus is on ensuring that all Singaporeans have access to quality and affordable eldercare in Singapore as they age, now and into the future.