‘It’s like being in prison’: Seniors say it’s hard to stay at home despite latest advisory
SINGAPORE – After a long day at work, Mr Ismail, 65, usually unwinds at an open-air plaza in Lorong 4 Toa Payoh before going home at about 10pm. There, he grabs a cup of coffee from the nearby coffee shop, listens to music, and chats with friends from the neighbourhood. Like many seniors who were... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 21
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, June 21. Some hospital visitors allowed to stay longer if they clear Covid-19 test Currently, most visitors are not allowed to stay for more than 20 minutes, except under certain circumstances. READ MORE HERE Five unlinked cases, as Covid-19 cluster at Bukit Merah View... » read more
Grooming, self-blame and fear: Why intra-familial sexual abuse cases stay buried for years
SINGAPORE – Many intra-familial sexual abuse cases can stay hidden for years because victims may not know they are being abused or are afraid to get their abusers in trouble. In a 2003 review by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) on 38 local child sexual abuse cases, 16 victims told someone about the abuse... » read more