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Tokyo govt boosts support for marriage seekers in bid to raise birth rate

According to a survey conducted by the metropolitan government this spring, just under 60% of unmarried people aged 18 to 49 expressed a desire to marry.

Tengah to get first family service centre in 2027; preventive health hub opens in Ang Mo Kio

A family service centre, to be run by Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities, is estimated to open in mid-2027 at Block 225A Tengah Garden Avenue.

1 in 3 middle-aged women in S’pore had anxiety symptoms; more distressed less likely to seek help: Survey

Around 33.5% of middle-aged women surveyed showed symptoms consistent with anxiety, and 21.8% showed symptoms consistent with depression.

Forum: What makes some people refrain from reoffending?

British PM Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election

British PM Andy Burnham said he would not present his social care plans until the next national election, which is due by mid-2029.

Support group founder who empowers cardiac patients to heal together among S’pore’s silent heroes

Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.

The New Age

‘She wanted to go home with me’: The S’pore seniors who keep their peers company

The Kindred Hearts are among a growing group of older Singaporeans who are spending their retirement supporting peers in need.

Need help caring for grandma? Undergrads create the Ahma app to help caregivers

NUS computer science students (from left) Andrew Soon, Aishwarya Goyal, Abhishek Paranjape and Hazel Low designed the Ahma app to support caregivers.

From prayer to care: Pilot scheme turns places of worship into ‘third spaces’ for seniors

(From left): Hamidah Wan, 57; Ramlah Rasul, 71; and Allkin’s senior social worker Suriani Umar, 41, at Masjid Al-Muttaqin on Aug 26.

New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30.

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