SINGAPORE: The number of new high-risk child abuse cases in 2024 rose by 14.5 per cent from the year before, according to a report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) published on Wednesday (Dec 10). There were 2,303 new cases last year, compared with 2,011 cases reported in 2023»»»

SINGAPORE - More cases of spouses and seniors being abused were reported in 2024, continuing an upward trend since 2021, driven by greater awareness of such abuse and support available. New spousal abuse cases rose 6 per cent from 2,008 in 2023 to 2,136 in 2024. The number of new elder abuse cases »»»