MUSLIM families can now attend a financial literacy programme at mosques and community clubs island-wide.
The programme, called Bijak Belanja, aims to inculcate the value of thrift, encourage saving and teach families to manage their finances.

It was launched on Sunday by the Minister in charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim at The Grassroots' Club in Ang Mo Kio.Dr Yaacob, who is also Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, said the programme was designed to be simple, widely available and low-cost so all families can sign up for it.

Each participant pays just $5 to get on the programme, which is organised by the Family Development Network of the Community Leaders' Forum, a platform for Muslim groups to address issues such as education, youth, family and employability.

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