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Childcare subsidies for stay-home mums, more maternity leave among proposals to support families

MP Elysa Chen said Singapore needs to move beyond financial incentives to tackle structural challenges that young couples and parents face.

System to boost chances for those unsuccessful in past NDP ticket ballots in place since 2025

The number of audience members who can attend depends on the capacity of each venue.

‘People thought I was taking extra breaks’: The hidden pressures breastfeeding mothers face at work

A survey found that close to nine in 10 mothers who had breastfed within the past five years encountered at least one practical work-related barrier.

Lower-income families to get temporarily higher payouts under two ComCare schemes

The enhanced support for ComCare Interim Assistance was announced by Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow at a press conference on July 29.

Rise in number of suicides among adults in their 30s; median age highest since 2017

A total of 441 suicide deaths were reported in Singapore in 2024.

Heritage firm My Community winding up; founder says it cannot continue business due to liabilities

A heritage walking tour in the historical Queenstown and Dawson areas in Singapore, run by volunteer group My Community.

481 firms lauded for doing good in 2026; businesses donated nearly $384 million over past 3 years

NCS CEO Sam Liew (left) and Go!Mama CEO Vivian Lee at the Company Of Good Conference and Conferment on July 20.

Supportive workplaces key to fathers taking full paternity leave, as uptake in Singapore rises

38-year-old Imdadulla Syed Shahid, a father, took nearly two months off work to be there for his wife and newborn daughter when she was born in January.

More seniors in S’pore living alone in 2025, though most still live with spouse or children

Seniors aged 65 and above who are living alone make up 11.5 per cent of all senior residents in households.

More fathers take paternity leave; access to flexible work options remains high despite slight dip

The proportion of fathers who took Government-paid paternity leave increased from 47 per cent for children born in 2016 to 61 per cent for those born in 2024.

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