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The updated guidelines are part of a new national health strategy to encourage children and adolescents to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Singapore

Singapore issues stricter guidelines on screen use for children

In 2021, Kara Chia's index finger was severed (right) after a hand dryer at ION Orchard's toilet crushed it.
Singapore

Girl who lost finger in ION Orchard hand dryer gets $170k in damages

Ricardo Leonel Lau’s talent in the kitchen saw him preparing a 14-dish Christmas feast for his family in December 2024.
Makan

Malaysian boy cooks like a master chef, but wants to become a doctor

Despite potential dangers, students should not be prevented from using devices, but be taught how to use them purposefully.
Singapore

Don’t ban screens but teach students to use devices purposefully

Currently, the Youth Courts hear only cases involving offenders below the age of 16.
Singapore

MSF postpones raising age limit for Youth Courts to below 18

Coroner’s inquiry opens into death of stillborn buried in teen mum's garden
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Coroner’s inquiry opens into death of stillborn buried in teen mum's garden

This will boost enforcement when parents with care and control of children deny former spouses access to the kids.
Singapore

Enhanced child access orders for divorced parents to kick in Jan 2

The Memorandum of understanding signing ceremony on advancing acne treatment research being signed at the National Skin Centre on Nov 22.
Singapore

Acne vaccine clinical trials to be held here

    Red paint was found splashed on the residential units’ main doors and gates.
    Singapore

    15-year-old arrested over suspected loan shark harassment in Bedok, Yishun

    An image shared in a WhatsApp group of the man loittering at a playground in Toh Yi.
    Singapore

    Residents on alert as man allegedly stalks children in Toh Yi

    The State Coroner said the cause of Nur Misha Syaifa Mustaqim’s death could not be ascertained and declared an open verdict.
    Singapore

    Sleeping position of 2-month-old girl could have played part in her death

    The public officer was attached to the Singapore High Commission in London when the incident happened.
    Singapore

    S’pore govt officer in London warned for leaving kids home alone

    The winning toy "Kool Cinema System" by Lee Yee Jaii and Teh Haw Cher.
    Singapore

    Primary school pupils create toys that flex creativity, knowledge

    The battle with technology for children's attention will grow, say counsellors and social workers.
    Singapore

    More teens in S'pore getting hooked on digital devices

    Items – including a knuckle duster, and an e-vaporiser – were found left behind in Mr Wong Wei Loong’s car.
    Singapore

    6 teens allegedly take unlocked car for joyride in Sengkang

    SMRT train service ambassadors Ayati Hassan (left) and Marfadina Mohamed Nossi give out stickers daily to children at Stadium MRT station.
    Singapore

    MRT ‘sticker aunties’ bring smiles to kids on morning commute

    Mr Sa Thu Ya Aung (left) and Mr Jahir received the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award for their bravery.
    Singapore

    Men awarded for heroic act in saving boy on 3rd-storey ledge