$3.3 million distributed to 830 senior zakat beneficiaries’ CPF retirement savings, says MUIS

The annual MUIS-CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme aims to help eligible senior zakat beneficiaries strengthen their retirement savings.

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Published Sep 03, 2026, 06:45 PM

Updated Sep 03, 2026, 06:45 PM

Over 800 senior zakat beneficiaries received $3.3 million in CPF Retirement Account top-ups under the MUIS-CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme in its first year.

The scheme helps seniors boost retirement savings with MUIS and Government matching contributions, promoting longer-term financial security and higher monthly payouts.

MUIS will review its zakat assistance framework to ensure sustainable, relevant support for underprivileged groups as community needs evolve.

SINGAPORE – More than 800 senior zakat beneficiaries received around $3.3 million in CPF Retirement Account top-ups in the first year of the MUIS-CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS).

In a statement on Sept 3, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said 830 seniors received the top-ups through contributions from MUIS and the Government.

The MUIS-CPF MRSS, introduced in 2025 , provides eligible seniors with MUIS-funded top-ups of up to $2,000 into their CPF Retirement Account s. This money is then matched dollar for dollar by the Government.

“MUIS contributed about $1.66 million from zakat funds. Together with the Government’s matched amount, approximately $3.3 million was credited to beneficiaries’ CPF Retirement Accounts,” said MUIS.

Zakat is the collection of tithes from the Muslim community, which is then distributed to those in need.

MUIS said it will continue to reach out to eligible seniors who have yet to participate in the MUIS-CPF MRSS.

The annual scheme aims to help eligible senior zakat beneficiaries strengthen their retirement savings and ensure longer-term financial security.

“By crediting the funds directly into their CPF Retirement Accounts, beneficiaries’ savings continue to earn CPF interest and contribute to higher monthly retirement payouts over time,” said MUIS.

Meanwhile, the monthly zakat financial assistance scheme helps beneficiaries meet their daily living expenses.

In its statement, MUIS said it will review its z akat assistance framework to ensure assistance remains relevant as the community’s demographic, social and economic needs continue to evolve.

The review will examine how assistance can continue to support underprivileged groups while remaining accessible to those who genuinely require support.

It will also consider how community zakat funds can be managed responsibly and sustainably so that assistance remains available in the years ahead.

More details will be announced in the coming months, said MUIS.

Speaking at the MUIS Zakat Beneficiaries Seniors Day 2026 on Sept 3 at D’Marquee , Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Zaqy Mohamad , highlighted the importance of enabling seniors to age with dignity, confidence and assurance.

He also expressed his appreciation to zakat contributors for their generosity and trust, and to mosques, social development officers , volunteers and community partners for walking alongside beneficiaries and connecting them to the support they need, said MUIS .

Beyond financial assistance, zakat beneficiaries are connected via mosques to a wider ecosystem of care that promotes active ageing, healthier living and social connectedness, MUIS added.

They are also introduced to the Santunan Emas programme, which connects them to community activities, health programmes, relevant services and spiritual guidance suited to their needs.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had announced at the 2026 National Day Rally that Santunan Emas programmes will be expanded to Darul Makmur Mosque in Yishun, Assyafaah Mosque in Sembawang and An-Nur Mosque and Yusof Ishak Mosque in Woodlands .

In financial year 2025 , MUIS disbursed a total of $74.7 million in zakat funds to eligible beneficiaries across all eight asnaf (beneficiary groups), in accordance with Islamic principles.

Around 40 per cent of the funds supported underprivileged beneficiaries, particularly those in the fakir (destitute) and miskin (poor) categories , said MUIS .

每年的MUIS-CPF配对退休储蓄计划旨在帮助符合条件的年长天课受益人增强其退休储蓄。

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发布于 2026 年 9 月 3 日下午 6:45

更新于2026年9月3日下午6:45

在MUIS-CPF匹配退休储蓄计划的第一年，超过800名老年天课受益人获得了330万美元的CPF退休账户充值。

该计划通过新加坡伊斯兰宗教基金署 (MUIS) 和政府的配套供款，帮助老年人增加退休储蓄，从而促进更长期的财务安全和更高的每月收益。

随着社区需求的演变，新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）将审查其天课援助框架，以确保为弱势群体提供可持续的、相关的支持。

新加坡——在MUIS-CPF匹配退休储蓄计划（MRSS）的第一年，超过800名老年天课受益人获得了约330万新元的CPF退休账户充值。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）在9月3日的一份声明中表示，830名老年人通过MUIS和政府的捐款获得了补助。

MUIS-CPF MRSS计划于2025年推出，为符合条件的长者提供由MUIS资助的最高2000新元的CPF退休账户充值。政府随后将以一比一的比例匹配这笔资金。

“新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）从天课基金中捐献了约166万新元。加上政府的配套资金，约有330万新元存入了受益人的公积金退休账户，”MUIS表示。

天课是穆斯林社区缴纳的什一税，然后分发给有需要的人。

MUIS表示将继续联系尚未参加MUIS-CPF MRSS的符合资格的老年人。

该年度计划旨在帮助符合条件的年长天课受益人增强退休储蓄，并确保更长期的财务安全。

“通过将资金直接存入受益人的公积金退休账户，受益人的储蓄可以继续赚取公积金利息，并​​随着时间的推移，每月退休金也会相应增加，”新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示。

与此同时，每月的天课财政援助计划帮助受益人满足其日常生活开支。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）在声明中表示，将审查其天课援助框架，以确保援助能够随着社区人口、社会和经济需求的不断变化而保持相关性。

本次审查将探讨如何继续为弱势群体提供援助，同时确保真正需要帮助的人也能获得援助。

它还将考虑如何负责任和可持续地管理社区天课基金，以便在未来几年继续提供援助。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，未来几个月将公布更多细节。

9月3日，在D'Marquee举行的2026年MUIS天课受益人老年人日活动上，代理穆斯林事务部长扎基·穆罕默德强调了让老年人有尊严、有信心、有保障地老去的重要性。

他还对天课捐助者的慷慨和信任表示感谢，并对清真寺、社会发展官员、志愿者和社区合作伙伴表示感谢，感谢他们与受益人并肩同行，并帮助他们获得所需的支持。新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示。

除了经济援助外，天课受益者还可以通过清真寺与更广泛的关怀体系联系起来，从而促进积极老龄化、更健康的生活和社会联系，伊斯兰宗教理事会补充道。

他们还会被介绍到 Santunan Emas 计划，该计划将他们与适合他们需求的社区活动、健康计划、相关服务和精神指导联系起来。

黄循财总理在2026年国庆群众大会上宣布，圣安纳·埃马斯计划将扩展到义顺的达鲁·马克穆尔清真寺、三巴旺的阿萨法清真寺以及兀兰的安努尔清真寺和尤索夫·伊萨克清真寺。

在 2025 财年，MUIS 根据伊斯兰教义，向所有八个受益群体（asnaf）的合格受益人发放了总计 7470 万美元的天课资金。

新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，约 40% 的资金用于资助弱势受益人，特别是那些属于 fakir（赤贫者）和 miskin（贫困者）类别的人。