Committee of Supply 2025 debate, Day 1: Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap on bank accounts for ex-offenders
In parliament on Friday (Feb 28), MP Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap sought an update on the number of local banks that are offering Limited Purpose Bank Accounts to ex-offenders, and whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has data on the take-up rate for such accounts by ex-offenders. He also urged the MAS to work with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Prison Service to ensure that ex-offenders are able to open bank accounts.
In parliament on Friday (Feb 28), MP Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap sought an update on the number of local banks that are offering Limited Purpose Bank Accounts to ex-offenders, and whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has data on the take-up rate for such accounts by ex-offenders. He also urged the MAS to work with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Prison Service to ensure that ex-offenders are able to open bank accounts.