SINGAPORE - The number of child abuse cases investigated by the authorities last year was the highest in a decade, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
The Covid-19 pandemic forced some vulnerable families into tight quarters, increasing the chances of conflict.
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