To deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore Parliament enacted the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “COVID-19 Act”) to grant relief to affected businesses. The COVID-19 Act temporarily postpones claims for certain kinds of debt, while altering the rights of creditors for other debts. This…
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Insurance Disputes in Singapore: What Happens When They Arise?
For those who are insurers or who are insured, it is useful to have a backdrop of the terminology and the practice of insurance law. The practice of insurance law may be divided under two heads: Contentious: Where the insurance matter is disputable, such as determining the validity of an…
Recognising, preventing and leaving abusive relationships
Read on to arm yourself with knowledge on how to recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and what you should do if someone you know is in one. — We often associate abusive relationships with teenagers and adults. However, the younger ones are at risk too. In fact, they…
How to Shop for Groceries and Essentials Safely, During COVID-19?
Let us say to the Coronavirus: NO, NOT TODAY! — With COVID-19 cases here reach the 800 mark as of 29 March, it would be safe to assume that every Singaporean parent on the island is wondering how to grocery shop efficiently and safely to provide for their families and keep…
Mental Health Issues in Kids Are Worrying. Here Are the Warning Signs
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Singapore’s millennials aged 10 to 29, according to reports. — From school stress, relationships issues to family problems and bullying, there has been a rise in the number of stressed-out children and youth in Singapore, according to experts. Increasingly, these children are turning…
How to Help Kids Cope with Disappointment and Cancelled Plans due to COVID-19
The current pandemic has brought out the most innovative side of people facing lockdowns. The bad part has been abandoning vacations and get-togethers. Parents must encourage kids to tide over this disappointing situation. — COVID-19 has come with changes that kids have never experienced before. The lockdown may worry them…
Singapore Launches COVID-19 Online Symptom Checker
Members of the public who use the system receive “immediate suggestions on possible next steps, be it continuing to monitor their symptoms or seeking medical attention at the appropriate healthcare setting.” An automated resource website specifically created to help people living in Singapore spot Coronavirus symptoms, and help them decide…
The COVID-19 Pandemic: 6 Issues International Families May Face
The whole world is watching Singapore’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The Singapore Government is being praised internationally for its handling of the situation so far. However, the number of infections is creeping up and the social restrictions are tightening. As of Tuesday 7 April, the Singapore Government has implemented…
Child Abuse in Singapore: What Can Parents Do?
Child abuse cases in Singapore have been on the rise. According to statistics from the Ministry of Family and Social Development, cases have more than doubled from 551 in 2015 to 1,163 in 2018. Unfortunately, it is likely that there still remain many unreported cases. Many abused children are too…
How to cope with a miscarriage the healthy way
Trying to overcome the pain after miscarrying is one of the hardest battles any parent has to fight. We share the best ways to cope with the pain. — When expectant mother miscarries, no one really knows how she feels except herself and other women who may have experienced something…