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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a sweeping review of family support policies, signalling plans to address childcare affordability and digital safety concerns as the city-state navigates global uncertainties.
Malaysia's childcare providers are emphasizing that quality care must go beyond basic needs to protect children's dignity, respect their rights, and foster holistic development in safe, inclusive environments.
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Malaysia's theme park and cinema industry is urging the government to abolish the Entertainment Duty Act 1953, a colonial-era tax that makes family outings unaffordable for ordinary Malaysians and contradicts the nation's family-focused values.