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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
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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.
