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Neighbour disputes: What more can we do for parties to come to the table?
Singapore has given laws sharper teeth. But the harder test is whether we still know how to live together without them.
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Neighbour disputes are an unwelcome hum that many of us endure, and have grown to manage, says the writer.
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Nicholas Thomas
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I recall moderating a dialogue on community action for municipal issues back in 2023. During the session, one resident described how difficult it was for his family to live beside a neighbour who displayed anti-social behaviours. I remember the weariness in his voice.
Neighbour disputes are an unwelcome hum that many of us endure, and have grown to manage. For some, it could lead to better relations. But there are times when these quarrels unfortunately end in violence or tragedy. When that happens, it becomes a stark reminder of the importance of neighbourliness.
