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There are currently nine professional networks, which include support for professionals in the community who are committed to developing networks and giving back to the community.
During the Council of Supply Singapore (COS) debate, several ministers, ministers of state and MPs shared their plans to support Singaporeans in their respective industries and communities.
MENDAKI Deputy Chairman (and Senior Minister of State for Manpower) Zaki Mohamed shared plans to strengthen the education and employment base of the Malay/Muslim community while speaking during the debate on 6 March 2024 (Wednesday).
SMS Zaqy shared two key initiatives for the Malay community:
- First, MENDAKI Singapore will expand educational programs for children and youth, such as KelasMateMatika (KMM) for preschoolers, which saw enrollment surge by 74% from 2022 to 2023, with nearly 3,200 participants. MENDAKI tutoring programs are available in 100 physical and virtual centers and have increased enrollment by 15% in the past 5 years and will serve more than 9,000 students by 2023. These expansions are made possible through strong collaboration with community allies and the M3@Towns program.
- Secondly, MENDAKI has established nine professional networks in the nursing, green and digital fields, and plans to add four more this year, including healthcare and media. Engaging over 450 Malay/Muslim professionals, the initiative aims to expand networks, contribute to communities, exchange ideas and help young workers enter growing industries. In addition, MENDAKI’s corporate partners, for example with Micron Semiconductor, offer three-year scholarships to engineering students at the Polytechnic.
In this spirit, SMS Zaqy also stated that this year’s COS debate will focus on the Singapore Malay/Muslim community’s vision of a “successful community”, which outlines the three Cs – character, competence and citizenship, and will be supported by M³ of support – composed of Muis, MENDAKI and PA MESRA to better meet the needs and aspirations of the community.
The main contents of the leadership speech are as follows:
Taking “successful communities” to new heights
Serving as a civic role model on the world stage
- Mufti has been appointed as a member of the International Forum for Muslim Minority Studies.
- The halal cooperation MoUs with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan not only allow the import of halal food from these countries, but also enable Singaporean companies to export their products overseas, paving the way for more business opportunities in new markets.
Empower religious and community leaders
- The second International Conference on Successful Communities (ICCOS) will be held in October and will focus on how civic and community leadership can be grounded in religious values.
- In addition, there will be nine certified female asatizahs to provide dedicated support to women under the M³ Bersamamu programme.
Encourage a culture of contribution to strengthen community institutions
- We will commit at least S$3.6 million to Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura to support the future needs of Singapore’s Muslim community.
- The 14 mosques will invest S$2.37 million of their reserves through the Mosque-Waqf Investment Programme.
Taking successful communities to new heights
Strengthening education as a pillar of progress
- Parent and child enrollment at KelasMateMatika increased by 74% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- The MENDAKI tutoring program has grown by 15% in 5 years, covering more than 9,000 students by 2023.
Empowering communities to thrive and contribute
- The MENDAKI Professional Network has more than 450 people who share and exchange industry experience, promote contributions to the community and expand their networks.
- MENDAKI has also forged new corporate partnerships with Micron Semiconductor and others to provide employees with scholarships, internships and opportunities to mentor students.
Develop community leadership
- Tunas Bersama M³ is an 18-month program dedicated to developing a generation of leaders in Malay/Muslim Organizations (MMOs).
- The second tranche is expected to begin in April 2024.
Create a culture of giving for the community
Preparing youth for their future
- To provide young people with mentorship, all M³@Towns will launch at least one mentoring program by the end of the year.
- A new “rapid coaching” program— cool dialogue Introducing interest-based activities combined with meaningful guided interactions to lower barriers to youth participation.
Take control of your health
- More than 40,000 people benefited Take care of health, take care of Uma (JKJU) A network of measures to encourage residents to adopt healthier habits.
- M³ calls for volunteers to join health stocks Promote wellness programs for 1,000 residents by 2024.
Inspire more volunteers to come forward
- To encourage volunteers to step up and make a difference, the trio will continue to develop ways to equip volunteers with relevant skills and knowledge, such as learning how to better interact with residents.
Read more: A guide to spending Ramadan in the workplace
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