Creating A Healthy Community for All

• Malay/Muslim community partners promote and organise preventive health and active ageing programmes, such as weekly exercise sessions, health talks on mental well-being, and functional screening to tackle health issues through active participation and promote healthy ageing among Malay/Muslim seniors.

• M³+@Towns coordinate with HPB and MOH to conduct outreach efforts for Malay/Muslim seniors as part of Healthier SG enrolment efforts.

• Community partners raise awareness of health screening programmes offered under Healthier SG and address common concerns and screening misconceptions through talks to encourage Malay/Muslim residents to sign up for recommended cancer and chronic disease screenings.

• Malay/Muslim partners work HPB, MOH, Muslim Healthcare Professionals Association (MHPA) and other whole-of-government partners to increase chronic disease screening through health events and talks for the community.

• Malay/Muslim partners organise Saham Kesihatan and other health-promoting programmes. Saham Kesihatan is a community-led initiative supported by HPB which offers tailored, culturally sensitive health programmes. It complements the Healthier SG movement, promoting individual health ownership through prevention and active living.

• M³+@Towns and JKJU members partner with HPB to promote healthier eating habits, especially during Ramadan and Hari Raya. They distributed grocery packs featuring Healthier Choice Symbol products to Malay/Muslim residents to reduce sugar and sodium consumption. Healthier SG talks, enrolment sessions, and talks on preparing nutritious, affordable meals for families with young children were also organised.

• The Get Fit for Haj programme, a joint effort by HPB and Muis, supported by the Association of Muslim Travel Agents Singapore (AMTAS) and the Muslim Healthcare Professionals Association (MHPA) ↗ (opens in new tab), aims to better prepare pilgrims for their Haj journey. This three-month programme, facilitated by General Service Agents and HPB, includes strength exercises, brisk walking, and health talks. Doctors from MHPA conduct sessions on improving fitness and adopting healthy lifestyles, ensuring pilgrims are physically ready for the Haj pilgrimage.

• Malay/Muslim organisations raise awareness of community resources through educational sessions aimed at helping individuals quit smoking and vaping.

• Malay/Muslim partners tap on existing resources such as HPB's peer support workshops and 'Selangkah Bersama', an interactive Malay theatre programme highlighting resilience, well-being, and positive role modelling. Additionally, HPB's MindSG, a comprehensive online portal, offers self-care tools and resources to help individuals understand and manage their health more effectively.

Recognising that seniors are among the most vulnerable to a decline in health and well-being, M³+@Towns coordinate efforts with community partners and HPB to provide and promote programmes tailored to the needs of Malay/Muslim seniors. These programmes help connect these seniors to the right resources and support so that they may age actively and well within the community.

Early detection saves lives and allows conditions to be managed before they deteriorate and cause more physical, emotional, and financial pain. To support higher rates of screening, M³+ FA5 work with community partners such as the Muslim Healthcare Professionals Association (MHPA) to raise awareness of screening programmes under Healthier SG, address potential barriers and concerns, and encourage Malay/Muslim residents to take that first step.

Building healthier habits requires more than a one-off effort and requires support from various partners to ensure such habits resonate with the community for sustained adoption.

To do so, community partners organise Saham Kesihatan, a community-led initiative supported by HPB that promotes individual health ownership through prevention and active living, by providing health talks, physical activities, and support for Healthier SG enrolment and participation. Through coordination with M³+@Towns, HPB and these community partners also encourage healthier eating habits, particularly during Ramadan and Hari Raya, through distribution of grocery packs featuring Healthier Choice Symbol products to encourage reduced sugar and sodium intake.

For those preparing for the Haj pilgrimage, the Get Fit for Haj programme — a joint effort by HPB and Muis supported by the Association of Muslim Travel Agents Singapore (AMTAS) and MHPA — helps pilgrims build the physical fitness needed for their journey through strength exercises, brisk walking, and health talks.

Beyond being one of the main contributors to cancers and many other diseases, the harmful effects of smoking extend beyond the individual smoker to the health and well-being of families and the wider community. Through the JKJU network, MM organisations work with MOH and HPB to conduct educational sessions that raise awareness of the health risks of smoking and connect individuals to smoking cessation programmes and other community resources to help them quit.

Mental well-being is as important as physical health, yet it remains an area where many in the community are reluctant to seek help. Community partners tap on resources such as HPB's peer support workshops and Selangkah Bersama, an interactive Malay theatre programme that highlights themes of resilience, well-being, and positive role modelling in a culturally sensitive way. Individuals can also access HPB's MindSG portal for self-care tools and resources to help them better understand and manage their mental health.