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Istana Open House features inclusive employment for the first time

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi speaking to Fathima Zohra, an inclusive employment recruiter at social enterprise Inclus, at the Istana open house on Nov 1.

After shop closure, veteran barber finds new home by renting chair in nearby salon

(From left) Hair salon owner Angel Song welcoming barbers Yuzzrie Adahar and Maksum Hashim after the barber shop they were working for had to downsize due to rent hikes.

Men account for nearly 20% of spousal abuse victims in Singapore; more husbands seeking help

There were 337 spousal violence cases in 2025 where the victim was the husband, a 12% rise from the 302 in 2024.

More child abuse cases in S’pore in 2025; reports to anti-violence helpline rose 49%

In 2025, there were 2,476 new child abuse cases of low or moderate safety and risk concerns, up by 16% from 2,128 in 2023 and 4% from 2,373 in 2024.

As more pre-school owners in S’pore look to sell, buyers give centres a new life

More pre-school operators are mulling over potentially selling their centres according to business brokers, with some buyers seeing this as an opportunity to expand.

Institutions need to evolve to changing needs but core values, purpose should endure: Zaqy Mohamad

(From left) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi, and West Coast-Jurong West GRC Hamid Razak at the opening of Jamae Chulia Heritage on Oct 24 in Chinatown.

Crack a code, explore Singapore’s history in ST’s October activity page

A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.

Singapore needs 3,000 more volunteers by 2030 as roles expand

The need for more regular volunteers comes as the Ministry of Social and Family Development expands the role they play in helping individuals and families.

Next phase of marriage and parenthood review to tackle work-life balance, education stress: Indranee

The workgroup will also look at fostering more progressive workplace norms and practices.

Causeway Point to house social and reading hub with SingLit showcase and pre-loved books in 2028

An artist’s impression of The HomePage @ Causeway Point.

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