Unwed mothers are to receive the same benefits as married mothers, announced Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin in Parliament on 12 April. 16 weeks of Government-paid maternity leave for mothers and a Child Development Account (CDA) for their children will soon be granted to all unwed mothers, matching what is currently given only to married mothers. Currently, …

Biologically female Zunika Ahmad, 39, who pleaded guilty to six charges under the Penal Code for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, was acquitted of all six charges on 12 April. The High Court ruled that according to the law, only a man can be guilty of the sexual offences. Zunika lived and identified as a man since her teenage years …

On Wednesday, Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, Ms Sylvia Lim spoke in parliament on the question of whether have the People’s Association deviated from its mandate to counter communist activities and fostering social stability and national security. She questioned if the high expenditure of PA at nearly $900 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 is justified, given that it …