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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
Singapore

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

    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

    A video on Oct 20 went viral, showing a three-year-old boy dressed in pyjamas, staring blankly ahead as he stands on the ledge outside the window of a unit.
    Singapore

    Boy, 3, on HDB ledge: Woman assisting with police investigations

    Mr Joshua Tay (right), Impart's co-founder, first met his fellow co-founder, Mr Narasimman Tivasiha Mani, in 2015 at the Singapore Boys' Hostel.
    Singapore

    Charity to pilot Minecraft programme for reclusive teens

    The Early Childhood Development Agency received a report from the pre-school on Sept 26.
    Singapore

    Pre-school teacher fired for alleged mishandling of 2-year-old boy

    The bike the boys were riding exited a junction and abruptly entered a van's path.
    World

    Kedah boy, 7, riding pillion to brother, 10, dies in accident

    The resources include a mobile game, an e-learning course and videos to equip young children, parents, educators with knowledge on body safety.
    Singapore

    New resources to help children guard against sexual abuse