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Father's Day

Action star Jet Li shares rare photos with all 4 daughters, including 2 from first marriage

Jet Li marked Father‘s Day with a video montage featuring childhood photos of his children from both of his marriages.
Jet Li marked Father‘s Day with a video montage featuring childhood photos of his children from both of his marriages.

‘And then there were three’: Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, is now a father

YouTuber Nigel Ng married US-born lawyer Sabrina Ahmed in July 2025. He disclosed in February that they were expecting their first child.
YouTuber Nigel Ng married US-born lawyer Sabrina Ahmed in July 2025. He disclosed in February that they were expecting their first child.

My father’s death was the start of my life

It was not a peaceful death. But he lived a full live.
It was not a peaceful death. But he lived a full live.

‘I don’t want anyone to look down on Dad’: A son’s tribute to his special father

Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.
Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.

Why we need to give dad more than a mug and a card this Father’s Day

The writer's husband and twin boys. Caregiving by dads needs to be treated as normal and Father's Day should not be an afterthought, says the writer.  ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN
The writer's husband and twin boys. Caregiving by dads needs to be treated as normal and Father's Day should not be an afterthought, says the writer.  ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

Inspiring dads: He helped son with muscular dystrophy dream bigger

Aaron Sim (left) credits his father Michael for supporting him through his journey with muscular dystrophy and Asperger's Syndrome.
Aaron Sim (left) credits his father Michael for supporting him through his journey with muscular dystrophy and Asperger's Syndrome.

Inspiring dads: He delivered and fed breast milk to newborn when wife was sick

Thinesh Edward Balasingam (front row, right) with his wife, Xiao Hui (front row, left) and children, Krish, 13 (back row, left), Adwita, 11 (back row, right) and Skanda, four.
Thinesh Edward Balasingam (front row, right) with his wife, Xiao Hui (front row, left) and children, Krish, 13 (back row, left), Adwita, 11 (back row, right) and Skanda, four.

Inspiring dads: How three fathers showed up when it mattered most

These three fathers – (from left) Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Awi, Michael Sim and Thinesh Edward Balasingam – showed love in action in different ways.
These three fathers – (from left) Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Awi, Michael Sim and Thinesh Edward Balasingam – showed love in action in different ways.

Inspiring dads: Single father cooked and cared for son with blood cancer

Muhammad Irfan Bin Mohamed Awi (front, in green) became closer to his son Muhammad Danish Bin Muhammad Irfan after caring for him  when he had cancer.
Muhammad Irfan Bin Mohamed Awi (front, in green) became closer to his son Muhammad Danish Bin Muhammad Irfan after caring for him  when he had cancer.

Local celebrities share heartfelt posts on Father’s Day

The celebrities shared their experience of fatherhood and the love for their fathers.
The celebrities shared their experience of fatherhood and the love for their fathers.

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