Worrying parallels between the drug and scam industries; a rise in willing workers in Scam Inc; the loneliness epidemic that’s making us susceptible to being scammed—these were some key takeaways from our latest Jom Cakap.
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The unequal division of less visible forms of domestic and caregiving work among married couples may be preventing either partner from achieving the best experience of family life and individual fulfilment.
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NGO exposes horrible worker exploitation; the deplorable practices of Singtel-owned Optus; storied soup shop closes; Singapore swaps land with Johor regent; enabling arts access for all; Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund; and more.
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Government spending millions on advertising, SPH Media Trust fudged circulation rates, finding work after leaving prison, Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts, Grab's growing Asia domination, and more.
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Covid heroes, a more inclusive sex education syllabus post-S377A repeal, Singapore Art Week, Creative Technologies founder dies, and more.
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