Written Answer to PQ on JS Scheme Wraparound Support

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1089 OF 2026 FOR A SITTING ON 8 SEPTEMER 2026
QUESTION NO. 2572 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan

To ask the Minister for Manpower whether the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) will consider integrating wraparound support in addition to monetary support for the involuntarily unemployed into the Jobseeker Support Scheme, such as childcare or caregiving support and temporary deferment of HDB housing loans.

Answer:

The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme provides temporary financial support to involuntarily unemployed individuals while they actively seek employment. Jobseekers can also tap on the range of employment facilitation services and programmes offered by SWDA and its partners.

The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme is not intended to provide other forms of support such as childcare, caregiving or deferment of HDB loans. Individuals who require support in such areas may wish to visit the SupportGoWhere online portal, or approach the respective agencies.