Parliamentary Statements
Written Reply by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing to Parliamentary Question on Medical Info Confidentiality in MCS on 5 May
5 May 2026
MINDEF/SAF has always maintained strict confidentiality over our service personnel’s medical information, and this will not change under the refreshed MCS.
Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence what long-term strategic measures are being implemented within the Medical Classification System (MCS) to ensure that the increased granularity of mental health data is used to optimise national manpower without creating a digital paper trail that could disadvantage servicemen in their future civilian careers or insurance eligibility.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing:
MINDEF/SAF has always maintained strict confidentiality over our service personnel’s medical information, including their mental health information. This will not change under the refreshed MCS.
Access is restricted to authorised personnel, in accordance with prevailing MOH and healthcare data governance requirements, and is not shared with civilian employers or insurers.