New Ministry helmed by Acting Minister Lawrence Wong will aim to support Singaporeans’ aspirations for a better quality of life

Mr Lawrence Wong: "MCCY’s formation is a commitment to build the best home for our people."

1. 1st November 2012 marks the start of the new Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) led by Acting Minister Mr Lawrence Wong. The new Ministry will seek to inspire Singaporeans through the arts and sports, strengthen community bonds, and promote volunteerism and philanthropy. MCCY has been established following the restructuring of two other Ministries, as announced in July by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
2. Mr Wong said: “MCCY’s formation is a commitment to build the best home for our people. It marks an important milestone in our nation’s development. Singapore has achieved much economic progress over the years, and this provides us a firm foundation to sustain a better quality of life for all. With the arts, heritage, sports, youth and community engagement under the MCCY family, we can work with Singaporeans to create new opportunities that would help to fulfil diverse aspirations and nurture stronger communities in our multicultural society. Together, we can build a better Singapore.”
3. The new Ministry assumes some of the roles held by the former Ministry for Community, Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts. It will bring into sharper focus the efforts to build a more cohesive and vibrant society, and to deepen a sense of identity and belonging to the nation. Through active engagements with the arts, heritage, sports and youth communities, the Ministry will seek to work with its stakeholders to create an environment where Singaporeans can pursue their aspirations for a better quality of life and together, build a gracious and caring society we are proud to call home. (Please refer to Annex A for MCCY’s Functions and Annex B for its Organisation Chart).
4. The agencies under MCCY include:
   
   i. Hindu Endowments Board 
   ii. Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura 
   iii. National Arts Council 
   iv. National Art Gallery 
   v. National Heritage Board 
   vi. National Youth Council 
   vii. People’s Association 
   viii. School of the Arts 
   ix. Singapore Sports Council 
   x. Singapore Sports School 
   xi. The Esplanade
   
5. From today, Mr Wong will also assume the chairmanship of the National Youth Council (NYC), the national focal point for youth, and a division of the People’s Association. Mr Wong takes over the role from Acting Minister Chan Chun Sing. MCCY and NYC will work closely with our partners to create a vibrant youth ecosystem that encourages collaboration and sustainable ground-up youth initiatives that benefit the community.
6. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth can be reached as follows: 
   Website: www.mccy.gov.sg
   E-mail: contact@mccy.gov.sg
   Address:
   Old Hill Street Police Station
   140 Hill Street
   Singapore 179369
   Contact: 1800-8379790
   
   Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
   1 November 12