MPA

For family and fairness, timely amendments ensure the MPA is not losing relevance  

Some might say that the Maintenance of Parents Act is only relevant to a small population segment and is losing its relevance. But with the latest round of amendments suggested by Marine Parade MP Seah Kian Peng and his workgroup, it is clear that the MPA is needed now more than ever as we continue to build a caring and family-centric society.

PAP MPs take the lead in protecting aged parents and abused children through MPA amendments  

As a society, how do we ensure provision and care for aged parents while preventing any misuse that hurts abused children?   This is not an easy question to answer. And for our MP Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC), the Amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act (MPA) which he and his nine-MP-strong workgroup PAP MPs take the lead in protecting aged parents and abused children through MPA amendments  

PARL Preview: Seah Kian Peng, Carrie Tan and Murali Pillai on protecting S’pore’s aged parents and adult children with an amended MPA  

Our MPs are looking to provide Singapore’s aged parents with better protection — and adult children as well. During Parliament this week, they are proposing amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act (MPA). These will balance how parents and children reciprocate their duty of care to each other.  “We propose to amend the MPA to PARL Preview: Seah Kian Peng, Carrie Tan and Murali Pillai on protecting S’pore’s aged parents and adult children with an amended MPA  

Championing S’pore’s seniors this Elder Abuse Awareness Day 

Amendments to the MPA for keeping aged parents financially secure