The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Jan 4, 2016

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Today's top news headlines: Maid jailed for kicking and slapping employer's children, fathers to get more help in active parenting, and four injured and 7 arrested over restaurant bill dispute.

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*An Indonesian maid was sentenced to four months' jail for ill-treating her employer's children.

*Fathers can expect more help so they can play a more active role in parenting, said Senior Minister of State Josephine Teo.

*Four people were injured and seven arrested after they got into a fight outside a restaurant at Yishun Street 22 on Sunday night.

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