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Beyond dating apps: Why the Singapore Government should play matchmaker
Spaces where mature adults can form relationships are shrinking. Can the Government provide some?
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For some, swiping profiles feels superficial or transactional, while large commercial events can seem high-pressure and impersonal.
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Ben Chester Cheong
At rush hour, the MRT is packed with professionals rushing between work and home, phones in hand. Amid busy lives, those who still hope to build families often struggle with a simple question: Where can they realistically meet someone new?
The time may be right to consider a bold new step: government-supported matchmaking initiatives to help singles who wish to form lasting relationships.
