MHA clarifies proposal to give police more power to apprehend mentally ill suspects; mental health experts concerned
SINGAPORE — A move to set out the powers of police officers to apprehend suspects with mental disorders has stirred up an intense debate, with mental health experts especially concerned that the proposed changes could lead to more wrongful apprehensions and deepen stigma.
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3 men charged over plan to break into warehouse and steal vapes seized by HSA
SINGAPORE — Three men were charged in court on Thursday (March 28) over a scheme to break into a Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warehouse unit in Woodlands and steal seized e-vaporisers and other related items stored inside.
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How to support someone who has lost a pet
NEW YORK — When a pet dies, owners lose companionship, affection and “just plain unconditional love,” said Dr Sherry Cormier, a psychologist and author of “Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness After Loss and Grief.”
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The Dutchman who rides a penny-farthing in Singapore
Meet Rembrandt Struijk, the Dutchman who has been attracting attention with his 140-year-old penny-farthing in Singapore. Read more here. Video: Nuria Ling/TODAY
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