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Marriage

They met once and got engaged two weeks later: Inside an arranged marriage in Singapore

From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.
From left: PR senior associate Zakkiethunnisa Ziawdeen, 27, and aircraft technician Basheer Ahamed Mohamed Azarudeen, 32, who were matchmade by their families, photographed on March 29, 2026.

Fewer matchmade marriages in Singapore, but tradition endures in Indian community

Mr M. Govindaraju has been a matchmaker since 1996, and runs MaGo Family Services.
Mr M. Govindaraju has been a matchmaker since 1996, and runs MaGo Family Services.

‘Daddy’: Malaysian actress Bella Astillah’s son warms hearts with sweet reaction to mum’s engagement

Malaysian Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, singer-actress Bella Astillah, Ara Adreanna and Mohamad Ayden Adrean.
Malaysian Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, singer-actress Bella Astillah, Ara Adreanna and Mohamad Ayden Adrean.

Mexico says 40,000 of country's 130,000 disappeared people may be alive

Members of the missing‑persons collective Hasta Encontrarles carry out searches in El Ajusco National Park, after Marcela Figueroa, head of Mexico’s National Public Security System said authorities had potentially identified more than 40,000 people previously listed as disappeared who may still be alive by cross‑referencing official databases, including tax records and marriage registries, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 27, 2026.REUTERS/Luis Cortes
Members of the missing‑persons collective Hasta Encontrarles carry out searches in El Ajusco National Park, after Marcela Figueroa, head of Mexico’s National Public Security System said authorities had potentially identified more than 40,000 people previously listed as disappeared who may still be alive by cross‑referencing official databases, including tax records and marriage registries, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 27, 2026.REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Weddings in South Korea reach highest number since 2018

Marriages in 2025 increased 8.1 percent from 2024, following a 14.8 percent surge the previous year.
Marriages in 2025 increased 8.1 percent from 2024, following a 14.8 percent surge the previous year.

Kids, in this economy? Singaporeans on the barriers to having more children, if at all

ST20260313_202601400443/sftfr15/Soo Fang/Jason Quah

Andre Tong, Rachael Chen their daughter Katie Meyer Tong and pet cat Kouki pictured Mar 13, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
ST20260313_202601400443/sftfr15/Soo Fang/Jason Quah

Andre Tong, Rachael Chen their daughter Katie Meyer Tong and pet cat Kouki pictured Mar 13, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

‘Some people think I’m bringing my mum’: Malaysian man, 28, unfazed by comments about his wife, 51

Ms Wan Nazihah Wan Awang, described her husband, Mr  Azmirullah Azan, as mature and responsible.
Ms Wan Nazihah Wan Awang, described her husband, Mr  Azmirullah Azan, as mature and responsible.

Divorced mother and her son coping with grief among families who sought free counselling

Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.
Madam Kay (right) said her counsellor from PPIS' FAM centre, Ms Azmira (left), provided a safe space for her to heal.

Minor Issues

Couples, don’t ask who’s right, ask how to ‘apply love’

In many cases, it is not because the issues are unsolvable. It is because both are arguing from different frames of reference.
In many cases, it is not because the issues are unsolvable. It is because both are arguing from different frames of reference.

The way we define success makes it hard to raise children in Singapore

Parenting is increasingly experienced as a high-stakes project with timelines, milestones and strong expectations.
Parenting is increasingly experienced as a high-stakes project with timelines, milestones and strong expectations.

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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.