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Unwed mother adopts her own daughter, so toddler doesn’t grow up as an illegitimate child

An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers from 2020 to 2024. 
An average of 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers from 2020 to 2024. 

Singapore’s last traditional Teochew mansion reopens to public as heritage space, lifestyle hub

Besides an immersive gallery, the House of Tan Yeok Nee will also feature fine-dining restaurant Loca Niru with contemporary Japanese-French cuisine, and event spaces.
Besides an immersive gallery, the House of Tan Yeok Nee will also feature fine-dining restaurant Loca Niru with contemporary Japanese-French cuisine, and event spaces.

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Nutritious groceries and meals: How communities are coming together to feed families in need

FairPrice Group’s A Full Plate food donation drive works with the community and charity partners to provide fresh and healthy groceries to local families.
FairPrice Group’s A Full Plate food donation drive works with the community and charity partners to provide fresh and healthy groceries to local families.

Secret notes, declassified documents: Exhibition on S’pore’s independence opens to public on Dec 8

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing a marriage certificate of Mr Kok Yew Loong and Ms Wong Pui Wah from 1933.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing a marriage certificate of Mr Kok Yew Loong and Ms Wong Pui Wah from 1933.

Megan Khung’s death: Social workers say clearer agency roles will help in child abuse cases

The pre-school that Megan Khung had attended. An independent review panel has found a series of breaches by agencies in the handling of Megan's case.
The pre-school that Megan Khung had attended. An independent review panel has found a series of breaches by agencies in the handling of Megan's case.

PA to train 1,000 grassroots leaders to be community facilitators from 2026

(From right) PM Lawrence Wong and Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking to attendees at a dinner on Oct 23 to mark the 60th anniversary of PA’s Citizens’ Consultative Committees.
(From right) PM Lawrence Wong and Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking to attendees at a dinner on Oct 23 to mark the 60th anniversary of PA’s Citizens’ Consultative Committees.

‘Megan Khung was a child of Beyond, this incident cannot ever happen again’: Beyond Social Services

Beyond Social Services is the social service agency that runs the Healthy Start Child Development Centre, the pre-school that Megan Khung attended.
Beyond Social Services is the social service agency that runs the Healthy Start Child Development Centre, the pre-school that Megan Khung attended.

Child protection agencies should handle all cases of child abuse: Panel reviewing Megan Khung case

Professor Kenneth Poon (second from left), chairman of the panel reviewing the Megan Khung case, speaking at a press conference on the panel's report. With him are panel members (from left) Zuraidah Abdullah, Corinne Ghoh and Vincent Ng.
Professor Kenneth Poon (second from left), chairman of the panel reviewing the Megan Khung case, speaking at a press conference on the panel's report. With him are panel members (from left) Zuraidah Abdullah, Corinne Ghoh and Vincent Ng.

Fatal abuse of Megan Khung: Review panel finds breaches by agencies, Masagos apologises

Megan Khung died on Feb 22, 2020, after more than a year of horrific abuse by her mother and the woman’s ex-boyfriend.
Megan Khung died on Feb 22, 2020, after more than a year of horrific abuse by her mother and the woman’s ex-boyfriend.

PMD fires becoming more of a concern; don’t use illegal PMDs bought online: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) and his fellow Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs, Mr Cai Yinzhou (third from left) and Ms Elysa Chen (fourth from left), viewing a burnt PMD at a Community Resilience Day event on Oct 19.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) and his fellow Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs, Mr Cai Yinzhou (third from left) and Ms Elysa Chen (fourth from left), viewing a burnt PMD at a Community Resilience Day event on Oct 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.