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More reports of suspected child abuse in pre-schools in 2024, with CCTVs aiding investigations

CCTV cameras have been made mandatory in all pre-schools here since July 2024.
CCTV cameras have been made mandatory in all pre-schools here since July 2024.

Independence key to ageing well: SUSS study on seniors in Singapore

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

Old people, bus stop, Lunar New Year, CNY, LNY, dragon year,  tradition, traditional, culture, cultural, banner, poster, elderly, shoppers, red.

Local charity, MOE to get CEOs and high-net-worth individuals on neighbourhood school committees

CMG20251120-WooFL01/GiveFest Asia [University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent] -- Minister Desmond Lee tour of the exhibition of GiveFest Asia and talked the students who in their project
CMG20251120-WooFL01/GiveFest Asia [University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent] -- Minister Desmond Lee tour of the exhibition of GiveFest Asia and talked the students who in their project

DBS Foundation tops list of S’pore’s largest private donors, committing over $100m to social causes

(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.
(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.

Older adults support healthy ageing initiatives in Singapore, but everyday adoption limited: Study

Generic photo of an elderly woman at Chinatown on Jan 6, 2025.
Generic photo of an elderly woman at Chinatown on Jan 6, 2025.

Open for booking: SG60 exhibition to showcase artefacts related to separation from Malaysia for first time

While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discipline becomes abuse when child sustains injuries, including cane marks: MSF

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A selection of toys and photo of Megan Khung taken in 2017, photographed at her grandmother's flat on Oct 24, 2025
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A selection of toys and photo of Megan Khung taken in 2017, photographed at her grandmother's flat on Oct 24, 2025

She looks at her children’s small hands to calm herself down before disciplining them

Ms Kelly Tay, 38, with her son and daughter at VivoCity on Nov 13, 2025.
Ms Kelly Tay, 38, with her son and daughter at VivoCity on Nov 13, 2025.

Indian community’s contributions show S’pore’s diversity is a source of strength, unity: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.

Most children have secured places elsewhere ahead of pre-school closure by Beyond Social Services

Beyond Social Services had earlier announced that Healthy Start Child Development Centre will shut down operations at the end of 2025 due to declining enrolment.
Beyond Social Services had earlier announced that Healthy Start Child Development Centre will shut down operations at the end of 2025 due to declining enrolment.

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