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Foreigners in Singapore caught burning joss paper – has this been outsourced too?Foreign workers in Singapore were caught burning joss paper in a burning bin. The sight was recorded in a Facebook video posted by the page All Singapore Stuff in the midst of Chinese New Year week.
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Societal consensus on LGBT issues takes time to evolve: Desmond LeeSocietal consensus on the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) issues takes time to evolve as they are deeply fraught and reflect Singaporeans' innermost values and emotions.
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Policies must adapt to changing families, society: Desmond LeeSingapore needs to keep reviewing its policies to accommodate people and families in different circumstances, from single-parent homes to never-married singles, Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee said yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Singapore has to adapt policies to accommodate more diverse families: Desmond LeeSINGAPORE - Singapore must continue to review its policies to accommodate people and families in different circumstances, from single-parent households to never-married singles, Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Friday (Oct 26).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Surrogacy issue is complex and 'fraught with ethical concerns': Desmond LeeSingapore is studying the complex issue of surrogacy 'carefully' as it is 'fraught with ethical concerns' including the exploitation of women and commodification of children, said the Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee in Parliament on Monday (14 January).
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Singapore-Malaysia working group had 'constructive discussions' on maritime issuesThe working group which was set up to look into the ongoing maritime dispute involving the port limits of Singapore and Malaysia met for the first time in Putrajaya on Monday.
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Issues with Malaysia will be dealt with 'calmly and constructively' by Singapore: PM Lee Hsien LoongSINGAPORE - Issues with Malaysia will be dealt with 'calmly and constructively' by Singapore, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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'Our children have to decide' what to do about 377A: Desmond LeeSINGAPORE - People arguing for the repeal of the law that criminalises sex between men may want it to happen sooner rather than later, but substantial social change takes time and needs persuasive discussions, said Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee and sociology don Paulin Straughan.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Despite High Court ruling, Minister Desmond Lee says, ‘We do not support gay families and adoptions’After the recent case wherein a gay father was allowed to adopt his son born through a surrogate, Singapore is reviewing its laws on adoption, and examining issues revolved around surrogacy.
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Lee Kuan Yew laid foundation of China-Singapore ties: PM Lee Hsien LoongThe award China recently conferred on founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is a strong affirmation of his longstanding support for the country's reform and opening up as well as the friendship between the two countries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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