Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 6: Rahayu Mahzam on progress of SG Enable and future plans

Individuals with special needs and their families see SG Enable as a one-stop centre where they can seek support and resources to address the issues they may face, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary Rahayu Mahzam in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 6). She noted, however, that the needs of the special needs community are very diverse and it would be challenging to fulfil and address all requests and issues. She wanted to know if there are limitations or challenges faced by the agency in supporting the families, especially if the resources are not available within the ecosystem. She also asked if there has been an assessment of the sufficiency of support provided to the special needs community and the effectiveness of the services and programmes offered by SG Enable. As SG Enable continues its efforts in the future, she wanted to know if it will consider how best to leverage partnerships and better utilise resources within the community to close the gaps.