SHGs were set up to uplift low-income households and the less privileged, in the Chinese, Eurasian, Muslim, and Indian communities in Singapore.
The CPF Board collects SHG contributions on behalf of the SHGs. You’re expected to deduct SHG contributions from your employees’ wages.
Please refer to the CPF website for more information:
https://www.cpf.gov.sg/employer/employer-obligations/contributions-to-self-help-groups
Employees should contribute to the respective SHG funds as shown in the website.
Employees who do not wish to contribute or wish to contribute a different amount can contact the respective SHGs for more information.
You’re expected to deduct the SHG contributions from your employees' wages.