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Non-compliance with court orders in civil matters may be punished under new laws: Eric Chua

The intent is to give the Court greater powers to identify a judgment debtor’s assets, and introduce new enforcement modes to deter and punish non-compliance with Court orders.
The intent is to give the Court greater powers to identify a judgment debtor’s assets, and introduce new enforcement modes to deter and punish non-compliance with Court orders.

130 persons with autism on wait list for day activity centre spots, up from 80 in 2024

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.

Early childhood teachers to have more financial support to pursue studies

ECDA Scholarships and Training Awards (TA) recipients, Miss Dharshini D/O Balachandram (SUSS) 30 Year old and Mr Liu Zheng Xian Samuel (NIEC (TP)) 20 Year old at Summit 1, Level, 3, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on 30 October 2025

ST Photo: HESTER TAN
ECDA Scholarships and Training Awards (TA) recipients, Miss Dharshini D/O Balachandram (SUSS) 30 Year old and Mr Liu Zheng Xian Samuel (NIEC (TP)) 20 Year old at Summit 1, Level, 3, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on 30 October 2025

ST Photo: HESTER TAN

Home for teen girls healing from abuse officially opens after relocation with expanded services

HCSA Dayspring, a residential treatment centre, supports girls up to 18 years old who have survived different forms of abuse.
HCSA Dayspring, a residential treatment centre, supports girls up to 18 years old who have survived different forms of abuse.

Girls’ Brigade Singapore to grant 5,000 residents’ wishes, from home appliances to school supplies

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(From left) Ferrina Phuah Ru Xu, 9, Primary 3 student; Nakshatra Yogaraja, 10, Primary 4 student, delivering wish items to beneficiaries during The Girls' Brigade launch of the GB Friend in Deed Project 2025 (GBFD) at Jalan Kukoh on May 22, 2025.
In Partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), the project will be the largest to date - fulfilling and delivering the specific wishes of 5,000 vulnerable Singaporeans during the June school holidays into the month of July.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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(From left) Ferrina Phuah Ru Xu, 9, Primary 3 student; Nakshatra Yogaraja, 10, Primary 4 student, delivering wish items to beneficiaries during The Girls' Brigade launch of the GB Friend in Deed Project 2025 (GBFD) at Jalan Kukoh on May 22, 2025.
In Partnership with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), the project will be the largest to date - fulfilling and delivering the specific wishes of 5,000 vulnerable Singaporeans during the June school holidays into the month of July.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Homes for the vulnerable, such as abused kids and destitute seniors, to be licensed under new Act

MSF will license homes across six categories that provide long-term residential care to “highly vulnerable” residents.
MSF will license homes across six categories that provide long-term residential care to “highly vulnerable” residents.

GE2025: Queenstown MP Eric Chua says anyone’s guess who PAP will field in new SMC

Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development, and MP for Queenstown, speaking to residents at the opening of Happy Village @ Mei Ling on March 15, 2025.
Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development, and MP for Queenstown, speaking to residents at the opening of Happy Village @ Mei Ling on March 15, 2025.

DBS/POSB rolls out SG60 deals, including 60-cent meal deals

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth & Social and Family Development Eric Chua (left) and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing with participants at a DBS/POSB bank event on March 15.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth & Social and Family Development Eric Chua (left) and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing with participants at a DBS/POSB bank event on March 15.

New NHB scheme to provide more support for heritage businesses with at least 30 years of history

The SG Heritage Business Scheme will be piloted in areas such as major conservation precincts, including Kampong Glam.
The SG Heritage Business Scheme will be piloted in areas such as major conservation precincts, including Kampong Glam.

More options for people with disabilities to live independently at home from 2025

Up to 250 PWDs will take part in the two programmes during the pilot period.
Up to 250 PWDs will take part in the two programmes during the pilot period.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.