Straits Times
A LAW that protects children and young persons has been expanded, in a bid by the Government to intervene earlier in families where the young are at risk of neglect or abuse.
MPs worry about difficulty in claiming maintenance, Straits Times
Business Times
Singapore is still not ready - at least now – for a woman to make maintenance payment to a man after they have split, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan said yesterday in a remark that is likely to fan the gender battle for equality.
S’pore women not ready to maintain ex-spouses, Business Times
Zao Bao
今后年龄未满21岁者注册结婚前必须参加婚前预备课程，才能取得结 婚证书，政府希望这一措施能降低本地离婚率。
未满21岁者须参加婚前预备课程 才能注册取得结婚证书, ZaoBao
MyPaper
MINORS – those who are below the age of 21 – will now need to attend marriage-preparation courses before obtaining a marriage licence, under amendments to the Women’s Charter passed yesterday.
Changes to protect women better, MyPaper