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Syarafana Shafeeq

Syarafana, or Fana for short, joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the social affairs team, she covers issues such as family violence, mental health and disability. She is particularly interested in topics concerning women and children, and hopes to shed light on the struggles of vulnerable groups. 

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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.
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.
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.
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.

Marriages in Singapore fall further in 2025, but most people say they are happily married: MSF

A total of 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, a 6.2 per cent drop from 2024.
A total of 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, a 6.2 per cent drop from 2024.

More than 130 workers in unpaid salary case have found new jobs, all those affected rehoused

Workers from KPA Engineering went to the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre in Bendemeer Road for help on June 22.
Workers from KPA Engineering went to the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre in Bendemeer Road for help on June 22.

More young Singapore residents aged 25 to 34 staying single, especially among Chinese

Singlehood and marrying later continued to be more prevalent among Chinese residents than among Malays and Indians, the survey found.
Singlehood and marrying later continued to be more prevalent among Chinese residents than among Malays and Indians, the survey found.

Scheme launched to help 250 beneficiaries improve scam awareness, health and provide home support

A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.
A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.

Young people who faced childhood adversities like abuse more likely to struggle at work: Study

Young Singaporean workers who experienced childhood abuse, substance exposure or poverty may have a poorer sense of job security and less optimism, a study shows.
Young Singaporean workers who experienced childhood abuse, substance exposure or poverty may have a poorer sense of job security and less optimism, a study shows.

NDP 2026: 3 NDP songs to cater to different tastes, create ‘a show for every Singaporean’

NDP music director Bang Wenfu said that multiple songs cater to different ideas, viewpoints and tastes among the different brackets of society.
NDP music director Bang Wenfu said that multiple songs cater to different ideas, viewpoints and tastes among the different brackets of society.

Over 6,000 people from north-west district join fitness festival to keep active

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam greeting participants during the brisk walk at the annual Healthy Living Festival @ North West on June 7.
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam greeting participants during the brisk walk at the annual Healthy Living Festival @ North West on June 7.

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