2024: Gender reassignment surgery is provided at public hospitals, but not subsidised

Gender reassignment surgery (GRS) has always been offered by the public hospitals for those seeking medically necessary care. But it has not been part of any subsidy scheme.

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/gender-confirmation-surgery‍

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2023: Mental health professionals trained to help LGBTs

Our mental health professionals need to be able to manage patients who are struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity, in a clinically appropriate and also sensitive way. In this regard, the Ministry of Health has put in place two key measures to support mental health professionals.

Firstly, education and training. For example, psychiatrists-in-training undergo residency teachings and discussions and clinical training that enable them to practise effectively as psychiatrists and care for a wide spectrum of persons needing care. This includes patients who might identify as LGBT and are diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria or other mental health co-morbidities such as Mood Disorders.

https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-na-15060

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2019: Universities must respect Singapore's culture and social context

Fourth principle: educational institutions must recognise Singapore's cultural and social context. Every society is a product of its history, culture and unique circumstances, which set the context of what is acceptable and how things are done. Singapore is no exception.

Our governance approach is shaped by our unique realities. We are a small, multi-racial and multi-religious country. Our margin for error is very small compared to bigger countries. Imagine if the demonstrations and riots on the streets of Hong Kong, or the political confusion in the UK, were to take place in Singapore. Our international reputation would be destroyed. Trust and confidence in Singapore, whether by Singaporeans or others, would be severely damaged. Our future would be in grave jeopardy.  

Singapore has been able to progress and develop, not least because we have maintained stability. We have built strong governing institutions, engendered respect for the rule of law and engaged deeply with citizens. We have found solutions and struck compromises before the problems become so severe.

https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=oral-answer-2069

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2018: No discrimination of LGBTQ in work, housing, education in Singapore

Education Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Friday (Sept 14) that there is no discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community "at work, housing (and) education" in Singapore.

Mr Ong was attending the annual Singapore Summit, a conference for business and thought leaders to discuss business and global affairs, and his comments came after he was asked at a dialogue on how the country can be more inclusive, including towards people of different sexual orientations.

Saying that it is in Singapore’s DNA to be inclusive, he added: "The fact is they (the LGBTQ community) live in Singapore peacefully, no discrimination at work, housing (and) education. They go about their lives.

“However, on the issue of LGBTQ, it is also an issue of social mores and societal values.”

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/no-discrimination-against-lgbtq-community-singapore-ong-ye-kung