What is Self-Help Group (SHG)?
Self-Help Group (SHG)
The Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are set up to uplift the less privileged and low-income households in the Chinese, Eurasian, Muslim and Indian communities.
Is SHG compulsory?
SHG Contribution are expected to deduct on employee’s monthly salary if they fall on below 4 SHG category BUT employees who do not wish to contribute can submit an opt-out form to their respective SHD and copy should be provided to us.
SHG funds are as follows:
Fund Type | Organisation | Employees refer to: |
Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) Fund | Administered by CDAC | Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, belonging to the Chinese community. |
Eurasian Community Fund (ECF) | Administered by the Eurasian Association EA | Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, belonging to the Eurasian community. |
Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF) | Administered by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) | All working Muslims in Singapore who are Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and foreign employees either on an Employment Pass or a Work Permit. |
Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Fund | Administered by SINDA | All working Indians in Singapore who are Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Employment Pass holders and are of Indian descent. |
