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	* '''Women's Development:''' This has been a cornerstone of her parliamentary work. She served as a co-chair for the nationwide "Conversations on Women's Development," a series of engagements that culminated in a landmark government White Paper presented to Parliament in May 2022. In her parliamentary speeches, she has consistently emphasized the need to address the disproportionate caregiving burden on women and to foster more equal partnerships within families.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" />		* '''Women's Development:''' This has been a cornerstone of her parliamentary work. She served as a co-chair for the nationwide "Conversations on Women's Development," a series of engagements that culminated in a landmark government White Paper presented to Parliament in May 2022. In her parliamentary speeches, she has consistently emphasized the need to address the disproportionate caregiving burden on women and to foster more equal partnerships within families.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" />
	* '''Digital Inclusivity and Online Safety:''' In her role at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), she focuses on ensuring digital access for vulnerable groups, such as seniors and low-income households, through initiatives like DigitalAccess@Home. A significant part of her portfolio involves protecting citizens, particularly women and children, from online harms. She co-chaired the Singapore Together Alliance for Action to tackle online harms and has publicly discussed the government's study of measures like mandatory age limits for social media access.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/tag/rahayu-mahzam/</ref>		* '''Digital Inclusivity and Online Safety:''' In her role at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), she focuses on ensuring digital access for vulnerable groups, such as seniors and low-income households, through initiatives like DigitalAccess@Home. A significant part of her portfolio involves protecting citizens, particularly women and children, from online harms. She co-chaired the Singapore Together Alliance for Action to tackle online harms and has publicly discussed the government's study of measures like mandatory age limits for social media access.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/tag/rahayu-mahzam/</ref>
	* '''Healthcare and Special Needs:''' Drawing from her personal experiences, Rahayu is a passionate champion for the special needs community. At the Ministry of Health, her work encompasses healthcare financing, child and maternal health, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through programs like Grow Well SG. She has been an active member of the Child and Maternal Health & Well-being Taskforce and the Inter-agency Taskforce on Mental Health and Well-being.		* '''Healthcare and Special Needs:''' Drawing from her personal experiences, Rahayu is a passionate champion for the special needs community.<ref name=":6">https://www.parliament.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/rahayu-mahzam.pdf</ref> At the Ministry of Health, her work encompasses healthcare financing, child and maternal health, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through programs like Grow Well SG.<ref>https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/speech-by-mdm-rahayu-mahzam--minister-of-state--and-chair--policy-advisory-council--child-at-the-child-conference-dinner-reception-2025</ref> She has been an active member of the Child and Maternal Health & Well-being Taskforce and the Inter-agency Taskforce on Mental Health and Well-being.<ref name=":0" />
	* '''Other Committees and National Roles:''' Rahayu serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the REACH Supervisory Panel, where she is closely involved in gathering public feedback on national policies. She also contributes to national bodies such as OnePeople.SG, which promotes racial and religious harmony, and the National Youth Council.		* '''Other Committees and National Roles:''' Rahayu serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the REACH Supervisory Panel, where she is closely involved in gathering public feedback on national policies.<ref name=":6" /> She also contributes to national bodies such as OnePeople.SG, which promotes racial and religious harmony, and the National Youth Council.<ref name=":0" />

	=== Grassroots and Community Initiatives ===		=== Grassroots and Community Initiatives ===
	As the MP for Bukit Batok East, Rahayu has demonstrated a commitment to translating national policies into tangible, ground-level action. She has launched numerous social programs aimed at supporting residents, especially seniors, youth, women, and low-income families.		As the MP for Bukit Batok East, Rahayu has demonstrated a commitment to translating national policies into tangible, ground-level action. She has launched numerous social programs aimed at supporting residents, especially seniors, youth, women, and low-income families.<ref name=":6" />

	Key initiatives include "Belanja-a-Meal," a program that provides meals for residents in need; youth mentoring programs; and empowerment workshops for women. Her efforts, in collaboration with volunteers, led to Bukit Batok East being officially recognized as one of Singapore's first Dementia-Friendly Communities. She has also been actively involved in local health and wellness programs, such as the "Health Together" carnival, and mental health awareness campaigns in her constituency. This synergy between her national policy work and local initiatives reinforces her reputation as a hands-on community leader dedicated to improving the lives of her residents.		Key initiatives include "Belanja-a-Meal," a program that provides meals for residents in need; youth mentoring programs; and empowerment workshops for women. Her efforts, in collaboration with volunteers, led to Bukit Batok East being officially recognized as one of Singapore's first Dementia-Friendly Communities. She has also been actively involved in local health and wellness programs, such as the "Health Together" carnival, and mental health awareness campaigns in her constituency. This synergy between her national policy work and local initiatives reinforces her reputation as a hands-on community leader dedicated to improving the lives of her residents.

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	Born on 21 July 1980, '''Rahayu Mahzam (Rahayu binte Mahzam)~~'''~~ is a Singaporean politician from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). She currently serves as {{g \|Minister of State}}, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health.		Born on 21 July 1980, '''Rahayu Mahzam''' (Rahayu binte Mahzam) is a Singaporean politician from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). She currently serves as {{g \|Minister of State}}, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health.

	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/rahayu-mahzam		For the full list of positions, refer to [https://web.archive.org/web/20250220115516/https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/rahayu-mahzam PAR Link].

	=== Early Education ===		=== Early Education ===
	Rahayu was born on 21 July 1980, in Singapore. She received early education from Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Junior College. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore in 2003. A year later, she was called to the Bar, specializing in civil litigation and family law.		Rahayu was born on 21 July 1980, in Singapore. She received early education from Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Junior College. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore in 2003. A year later, she was called to the Bar, specializing in civil litigation and family law.

	==~~= Legal career =~~==		== Career ==
	Rahayu has a 16-year experience as a lawyer. She joined the law firm Heng, Leong & Srinivasan LLC as a partner in 2008. Then, she served as Deputy Registrar of the Syariah Court from 2013 to 2015 before turning to private practice. She is also an accredited Associate Mediator.		Rahayu has a 16-year experience as a lawyer. She joined the law firm Heng, Leong & Srinivasan LLC as a partner in 2008. Then, she served as Deputy Registrar of the Syariah Court from 2013 to 2015 before turning to private practice. She is also an accredited Associate Mediator.

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	'''Rahayu Mahzam (Rahayu binte Mahzam)''' is a Singaporean politician from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). She currently serves as {{g \|Minister of State}}, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health.		Born on 21 July 1980, '''Rahayu Mahzam (Rahayu binte Mahzam)''' is a Singaporean politician from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP). She currently serves as {{g \|Minister of State}}, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health.

	For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/rahayu-mahzam		For the full list of positions, refer to https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/rahayu-mahzam

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	=== Family Background and Upbringing ===		=== Family Background and Upbringing ===
	Rahayu Mahzam was born in Singapore on 21 July 1980. She is the eldest of three children, born to a security officer and a civil servant. Her upbringing in a working-class family has become a significant element of her public persona, embodying a narrative of social mobility achieved through Singapore's education system. This background provides her with a relatable connection to the everyday concerns of ordinary citizens, a theme she has drawn upon throughout her political career.<ref name=":2">https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/ge2015-on-the-campaign-trail-with-paps-rahayu-mahzam</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ZMVeI_WWc</ref>		Rahayu Mahzam was born in Singapore on 21 July 1980. She is the eldest of three children, born to a security officer and a civil servant. Her upbringing in a working-class family has become a significant element of her public persona, embodying a narrative of social mobility achieved through Singapore's education system. This background provides her with a relatable connection to the everyday concerns of ordinary citizens, a theme she has drawn upon throughout her political career.<ref name=":2">https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/ge2015-on-the-campaign-trail-with-paps-rahayu-mahzam</ref><ref name=":7">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ZMVeI_WWc</ref>

	Her parents instilled a strong sense of community responsibility in their children from a young age, with Rahayu and her siblings all engaging in volunteer work. This early exposure to community service laid the groundwork for her subsequent involvement in grassroots activism and, eventually, her entry into politics. This foundation of service suggests that her political career was not a sudden development but rather the culmination of values held since her youth.		Her parents instilled a strong sense of community responsibility in their children from a young age, with Rahayu and her siblings all engaging in volunteer work. This early exposure to community service laid the groundwork for her subsequent involvement in grassroots activism and, eventually, her entry into politics. This foundation of service suggests that her political career was not a sudden development but rather the culmination of values held since her youth.
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	As the MP for Bukit Batok East, Rahayu has demonstrated a commitment to translating national policies into tangible, ground-level action. She has launched numerous social programs aimed at supporting residents, especially seniors, youth, women, and low-income families.<ref name=":6" />		As the MP for Bukit Batok East, Rahayu has demonstrated a commitment to translating national policies into tangible, ground-level action. She has launched numerous social programs aimed at supporting residents, especially seniors, youth, women, and low-income families.<ref name=":6" />

	Key initiatives include "Belanja-a-Meal," a program that provides meals for residents in need; youth mentoring programs; and empowerment workshops for women. Her efforts, in collaboration with volunteers, led to Bukit Batok East being officially recognized as one of Singapore's first Dementia-Friendly Communities. She has also been actively involved in local health and wellness programs, such as the "Health Together" carnival, and mental health awareness campaigns in her constituency. This synergy between her national policy work and local initiatives reinforces her reputation as a hands-on community leader dedicated to improving the lives of her residents.		Key initiatives include "Belanja-a-Meal," a program that provides meals for residents in need; youth mentoring programs; and empowerment workshops for women.<ref name=":8">https://www.pap.org.sg/representative/rahayu-mahzam/</ref> Her efforts, in collaboration with volunteers, led to Bukit Batok East being officially recognized as one of Singapore's first Dementia-Friendly Communities.<ref name=":8" /> She has also been actively involved in local health and wellness programs, such as the "Health Together" carnival, and mental health awareness campaigns in her constituency.<ref>https://www.clubheal.sg/article/blogart32</ref> This synergy between her national policy work and local initiatives reinforces her reputation as a hands-on community leader dedicated to improving the lives of her residents.

	== Controversies ==		== Controversies ==

	=== Role in Committee of Privileges Investigation ===		=== Role in Committee of Privileges Investigation ===
	In November 2021, Rahayu was appointed to the parliamentary Committee of Privileges (COP) tasked with investigating a complaint against then-Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to lying in Parliament. Rahayu's role in this high-profile investigation came under public scrutiny during the subsequent trial of WP leader Pritam Singh in October 2024.		In November 2021, Rahayu was appointed to the parliamentary Committee of Privileges (COP) tasked with investigating a complaint against then-Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan, who had admitted to lying in Parliament.<ref>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/edwin-tong-and-rahayu-mahzam-to-sit-on-parliaments-committee-of-privileges-for</ref> Rahayu's role in this high-profile investigation came under public scrutiny during the subsequent trial of WP leader Pritam Singh in October 2024.<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/04/08/rahayu-mahzam-less-than-10-of-foreign-mothers-delivering-singaporean-children-are-not-prs-or-ltvp/</ref>

	Testimony from Loh Pei Ying, Raeesah Khan's former legislative assistant, placed Rahayu at the center of a controversy regarding the evidence review process. Loh testified in court that she had spent approximately three hours with Rahayu and a senior parliamentary staff member to review WhatsApp messages that were to be submitted as evidence to the COP. During her testimony, Loh admitted to redacting a key message from another WP member, Yudhishthra Nathan, in which he suggested they should "just not give too many details" about Khan's falsehood.		Testimony from Loh Pei Ying, Raeesah Khan's former legislative assistant, placed Rahayu at the center of a controversy regarding the evidence review process. Loh testified in court that she had spent approximately three hours with Rahayu and a senior parliamentary staff member to review WhatsApp messages that were to be submitted as evidence to the COP. During her testimony, Loh admitted to redacting a key message from another WP member, Yudhishthra Nathan, in which he suggested they should "just not give too many details" about Khan's falsehood.<ref name=":9">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/10/18/rahayu-mahzams-role-in-reviewing-redacted-messages-during-raeesah-khan-investigation-revealed-in-pritam-singhs-trial/</ref>

	Loh testified that Rahayu and the parliamentary staff member "sat beside me and verified every message before it was redacted... They agreed it should be redacted". Although Loh later clarified that the final decision to redact the message was her own—motivated by a desire to protect Nathan from public backlash—she maintained that Rahayu would have been aware of the message's content. This testimony, reported extensively by media outlets including		Loh testified that Rahayu and the parliamentary staff member "sat beside me and verified every message before it was redacted... They agreed it should be redacted". Although Loh later clarified that the final decision to redact the message was her own—motivated by a desire to protect Nathan from public backlash—she maintained that Rahayu would have been aware of the message's content.<ref name=":9" /> This testimony, reported extensively by media outlets including ''The Online Citizen'', raised questions about the transparency and integrity of the COP's evidence-gathering process and placed Rahayu's judgment as a lawyer and committee member under a microscope.<ref name=":9" />

	''The Online Citizen'', raised questions about the transparency and integrity of the COP's evidence-gathering process and placed Rahayu's judgment as a lawyer and committee member under a microscope.

	=== Defamation Allegation against Donald Low ===		=== Defamation Allegation against Donald Low ===
	In the wake of the court revelations, on 18 October 2024, academic Donald Low commented on the matter in a Facebook post. He suggested that the COP had "got it wrong" and stated that a witness had admitted to tampering with evidence "apparently with the knowledge of a PAP MP," explicitly naming Rahayu Mahzam.		In the wake of the court revelations, on 18 October 2024, academic Donald Low commented on the matter in a Facebook post. He suggested that the COP had "got it wrong" and stated that a witness had admitted to tampering with evidence "apparently with the knowledge of a PAP MP," explicitly naming Rahayu Mahzam.<ref name=":10">https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2024/10/18/rahayu-mahzam-intends-to-take-legal-action-over-alleged-defamatory-online-post-by-academic/</ref>

	Rahayu responded swiftly and decisively. She issued a public statement describing Low's post as a "serious and unfounded allegation" that was "wholly untrue and appears to be defamatory". She announced her intention to seek legal advice and take legal action. The following day, on 19 October 2024, Low removed the post and issued a public apology. The incident exemplified the robust approach often taken by PAP politicians in response to public allegations they deem defamatory, and it highlighted the dynamics of public discourse and criticism of officials in Singapore.		Rahayu responded swiftly and decisively. She issued a public statement describing Low's post as a "serious and unfounded allegation" that was "wholly untrue and appears to be defamatory". She announced her intention to seek legal advice and take legal action. The following day, on 19 October 2024, Low removed the post and issued a public apology. The incident exemplified the robust approach often taken by PAP politicians in response to public allegations they deem defamatory, and it highlighted the dynamics of public discourse and criticism of officials in Singapore.<ref name=":10" />

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	=== Marriage and Family ===		=== Marriage and Family ===
	Rahayu has been married to a civil servant since 2011. She has been notably open about her personal life and family challenges, sharing that she and her husband underwent in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments to conceive.		Rahayu has been married to a civil servant since 2011. She has been notably open about her personal life and family challenges, sharing that she and her husband underwent in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments to conceive.<ref name=":1" />

	During her first election campaign in 2015, she suffered a miscarriage. She chose to continue with her demanding campaign schedule, sharing the news only with her husband, whose support she later credited as a source of strength. She recounted this deeply personal story in an interview years later, highlighting her resilience during a difficult period.		During her first election campaign in 2015, she suffered a miscarriage. She chose to continue with her demanding campaign schedule, sharing the news only with her husband, whose support she later credited as a source of strength. She recounted this deeply personal story in an interview years later, highlighting her resilience during a difficult period.
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	When presented with the option of termination during her pregnancy, Rahayu stated that the thought "had never crossed her mind," explaining that she had waited a long time for a child and that her personal values centered on the sanctity of life.		When presented with the option of termination during her pregnancy, Rahayu stated that the thought "had never crossed her mind," explaining that she had waited a long time for a child and that her personal values centered on the sanctity of life.

	Her experience as a mother to a child with special needs has profoundly influenced her public work. She has transformed her personal journey into a platform for advocacy, becoming one of Parliament's most vocal champions for the special needs community. This fusion of her personal and political narratives has become a defining feature of her public identity. Her willingness to share her vulnerabilities—from infertility and miscarriage to raising a child with Down Syndrome—has humanized her in the public eye and provided an unassailable, authentic foundation for her policy work. This creates a powerful and coherent persona where her political actions are perceived as a direct extension of her lived experiences, lending them a rare degree of moral weight and authenticity.		Her experience as a mother to a child with special needs has profoundly influenced her public work. She has transformed her personal journey into a platform for advocacy, becoming one of Parliament's most vocal champions for the special needs community. This fusion of her personal and political narratives has become a defining feature of her public identity. Her willingness to share her vulnerabilities—from infertility and miscarriage to raising a child with Down Syndrome—has humanized her in the public eye and provided an unassailable, authentic foundation for her policy work. This creates a powerful and coherent persona where her political actions are perceived as a direct extension of her lived experiences, lending them a rare degree of moral weight and authenticity.<ref name=":7" /><ref>https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/rahayu-mahzam-on-from-lawyer-to-politician-a/id1601559948?i=1000618380126</ref>

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