The Medical (Therapy, Education and Research) Act 1972 (MTERA) is an opt-in scheme enacted in 1972 by the Government of Singapore.
It is designed to empower Singaporeans to donate their organs as well as any body parts upon their demise.
Traditionally in Singapore, Muslims believe body desecration in life or death to be forbidden, and thus many reject organ transplant.
In countries such as Singapore with a cosmopolitan populace that includes Muslims, the special Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura governing body is formed to look after the interests of Singapore's Muslim community over issues that includes their burial arrangements.
[4] The Live On social awareness movement is also formed to educate Singaporeans on organ donation.