FOR three years, Mr Chua Chuan Soon has been supporting his wife, three children and himself by collecting scrap metal.

The 55-year-old was making enough to buy his own truck, cover the rent on his modest flat and put his kids through school.

EVEN while she was on leave, secretary M. Ail could not avoid her creditors.

The 37-year-old, who owes $30,000 to five banks, came back from a vacation recently to find that a debt collector had been to her office, insisting that he wanted to see her.

A PROGRAMME has been set up to let the views of older people be heard.

Through focus group sessions, those aged 50 and above can discuss issues related to ageing, such as job and housing options for older people.