'I only have 1 mother, there's no sacrifice': Man who gave up job to care for bed-ridden mum

Until his mother's death in January, Mr Ng Chor Kwang was a devoted caregiver who looked after her full-time. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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SINGAPORE - Mr Ng Chor Kwang, 53, had no second thoughts about giving up his career as a property agent after his mother became bedridden and unable to speak following a major stroke in 2019.

The bachelor said: "She's my mother and I only have one mother. There is no sacrifice, it's my duty."

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