OUR MEDIA COVERAGE
JANUARY 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 Jan | CNA938Live 8.10am Xander Ong speaks about paternity leave |
| 2 Jan | Straits Times Forum: More support needed for fathers to take time from work for families https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-more-support-needed-for-fathers-to-take-time-from-work-for-families |
| 2 Jan | Yahoo Finance / Asia One Fathers Encouraged to Support Children in Transiting to New School Year https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/fathers-encouraged-support-children-transiting-100000414.html https://www.asiaone.com/business/fathers-encouraged-support-children-transiting-new-school-year |
| 3 Jan | Berita Harian Bapa pun kecoh bila anak kembali ke sekolah The father is also engaged when the child returns to school https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/bapa-pun-kecoh-bila-anak-kembali-ke-sekolah |
| 19 Jan | Yes 933 FM / Love 972 FM / Capital 958 FM Lean On Me initiative’s Just For Papa dialogue radio news report |
| 20 Jan | 8 World 荷兰-武吉知马及武吉班让基层组织首次举办男性专属对话会 Lean On Me initiative’s Just For Papa dialogue On Saturday, 20 January 2024, Holland-Bukit Timah and Bukit Panjang GROs organised a dialogue for men to raise awareness on the mental health of fathers. Jointly organised with the Lean On Me and Dads for Life movement under the Centre for Fathering, the dialogue attracted 80 fathers. https://www.8world.com/singapore/bukit-timah-and-bukit-panjang-first-ever-men-only-event-2350931 |
| Jan | Made For Families Website Finding support in the fatherhood journey https://www.madeforfamilies.gov.sg/resources/read-our-stories/detail/finding-support-in-the-fatherhood-journey |
| Jan | Singapore Motherhood.com How to talk to your child about online safety because your child will encounter inappropriate content online https://singaporemotherhood.com/online-safety-child-inappropriate-content/ |
February 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Channel News Asia Commentary by Xander Ong: It’s time for dads to rise up https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/fathers-paternity-leave-children-babies-marriage-parenthood-4109786 |
| 15 Feb | Channel News Asia “Let Me Postpone Having A Child”: Why Young Couples Aren’t Making Babies – Part 2 https://youtu.be/NUpQyh0MUqM?si=P4VoVRHoI3u1bZKD Watch from 23min for Adventure With Dad feature |
| 15 Feb | Channel 8 News Xander Ong interviewed on Government Paid Paternity Leave |
| 20 Feb | Channel News Asia Flexible work arrangements increasingly important as more Singaporean take on caregiving roles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8cw7EgKm3A Xander Ong interviewed on Flexible Work Arrangements |
| 20 Feb | Lian He Zao Bao 调查：近八成雇主赞同 灵活工作安排助吸引留住人才 Survey: Nearly 80% of employers agree that flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain talents https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240220-1469376 Xander Ong interviewed on Flexible Work Arrangements |
March 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar | ANZ magazine |
| 5 Mar | MoneyFM89.3 MUMs for Life announces art competition inviting 100 pre-and-primary school children to participate https://www.moneyfm893.sg/media-outreach/expressing-love-on-canvas-mums-for-life-announces-mothers-day-art-competition-14400/ |
| 7 Mar | The Asian Parent MUMs for Life announces art competition inviting 100 pre-and-primary school children to participate https://sg.theasianparent.com/mothers-day-art-competition |
| 22 Mar | Women’s Weekly I Want To Be Present For My Wife And Child https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/family/xander-ong-centre-for-fathering/ |
April 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 4 Apr | Berita Harian Iftar bagi pesalah, keluarga kukuh hubungan kekeluargaan Iftar for offenders, families strengthen family ties https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/iftar-bagi-pesalah-keluarga-kukuh-hubungan-kekeluargaan |
| 4 Apr | 8 World 29名社区受监管者在史拉兰中途之家 与家人共进斋戒晚餐 29 ex-offenders supervisees had a fast dinner with their families at halfway house https://www.8world.com/singapore/shwh-iftar-2420471 |
| 5 Apr | Berita Suria BSH Father-Child Break Fast Event Coverage BSH Volunteer Bramsha Osman, volunteer chairman of BSH prisons committee, was interviewed. |
May 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11 May | CNA938 Family Ties at 11.10am Gladys Foo, Head of Engagement & Outreach at the Centre for Fathering, and Alice Yu, Founder of Mama on Palette spoke to Susan Ng about their motherhood journeys, the importance of involving partners in parenting and the upcoming MUM’s Day Out Event at One Holland Village, featuring an exciting showcase of winning artworks from our recent Art Competition and heartfelt conversations about the meaning of ‘A Mother’s Love.’ |
| 25 May | Straits Times Opinion Difficult conversations at home and workplaces unavoidable for FWAs to take off https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/difficult-conversations-at-home-and-workplaces-unavoidable-for-fwas-to-take-off |
| 26 May | Berita Harian Forum peranan ayah urus pendidikan anak Forum on the role of fathers in managing children’s education https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/forum-peranan-ayah-urus-pendidikan-anak |
| 26 May | Berita Mediacorp BSH Dads Education Forum https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/May-2024-SURIA-Berita-460918 (watch from 10:14 onwards for coverage) |
June 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 Jun | CNA938 Family Ties at 11.10am Kevin Goh, Rynette, and Jeremy discuss the vital role of dads from birth – sharing personal stories, and offering tips on how fathers can become more hands-on with Susan Ng. |
| 15 Jun | Channel 8 Frontline Father’s Day Feature https://www.8world.com/stories/frontline/modern-father-responsibilities-2483776 https://www.8world.com/stories/frontline/do-fathers-feel-guilt-2483791 |
| 16 Jun |
Lian He Zao Bao |
| 16 Jun | Straits Times Baby-wearing dads celebrate Father’s Day with record-breaking walk in S’pore https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/baby-wearing-dads-celebrate-fathers-day-with-record-breaking-walk-in-s-pore |
| 16 Jun | Channel News Asia Dad’s Day Out 2024 |
| 16 Jun | Channel 5 Dad’s Day Out 2024 |
| 16 Jun | Vasnatham Tamil Seithi Dad’s Day Out 2024 |
| 16 Jun | Channel 8 Dad’s Day Out 2024 |
JULY 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul | Straits Times He struggled as a stay-at-home dad, now his community wants to help dads like him https://www.straitstimes.com/life/he-struggled-as-a-stay-at-home-dad-now-his-community-wants-to-help-dads-like-him |
| 16 Jul | Channel News Asia |
| 17 Jul | CNA938 6.10pm to 7pm Xander Ong interviewed on Family Trends Report |
AUGUST 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Channel News Asia NDR 2024: Business associations support more parental leave but highlight operational challenges for firms https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/more-parental-leave-impact-businesses-ndr2024-national-day-rally-4553391 |
| 20 Aug | Berita Mediacorp NDR 2024: Golongan bapa mahu main peranan lebih aktif, sambut baik skim cuti ibu bapa dipertingkat https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/ndr-2024-golongan-bapa-mahu-main-peranan-lebih-aktif-sambut-baik-skim-cuti-ibu-bapa-dipertingkat-870806 |
| 20 Aug | Suria News Tonight NDR 2024: Golongan bapa mahu main peranan lebih aktif, sambut baik skim cuti ibu bapa dipertingkat |
| 21 Aug | Lian He Zao Bao 近半父亲没拿产假, 专家: 缺乏职场支持 / Nearly half of fathers do not take maternity leave, experts: lack of workplace support |
| 22 Aug | CNA Live Tonight Minister Indranee Rajah, who oversees the National Population and Talent Division at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Dr Xander Ong, CEO of the Centre for Fathering, discusses with Channel News Asia on the newly announced enhanced paternity and parental leave in total and how employers can manage operational challenges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VMWOudHow |
| 23 Aug | Channel News Asia Digital Family-friendly practices are ‘key part’ of recruiting and retaining talent: Indranee https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parental-leave-indranee-rajah-family-friendly-practices-key-recruit-retain-talent-employees-4563511 |
| 24 Aug | Berita Harian Keluarga besar harap sokongan bakal ringankan beban kewangan, tambah masa dengan keluarga / Large families hope the support will lighten the financial burden, increase time with the family https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/keluarga-besar-harap-sokongan-bakal-ringankan-beban-kewangan-tambah-masa-keluarga |
| 27 Aug | 8 World 育儿假天数不够也不敢请？家长和企业面临两难 / Don’t have enough parental leave days but don’t dare to take it? Parents and businesses face dilemma https://www.8world.com/singapore/family-and-enterprise-concerns-over-child-care-leave-2550186 |
| 30 Aug | Today Online The Big Read: Family-friendly workplaces and a competitive economy? The balance is hard but can be struck https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-family-friendly-culture-work-2480466 |
| 31 Aug | Berita Harian Bapa yang terlibat dalam kehidupan anak, beri kesan positif berpanjangan / Fathers who are involved in their children’s lives have a lasting positive impact https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/bapa-yang-terlibat-kehidupan-anak-beri-kesan-positif-berpanjangan |
SEPTEMBER 2024
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | Channel News Asia News Tonight Reintegrating offenders: Prawning with Dad aims to strengthen family bonds and lower reoffending risks |
| 7 Sep | Channel 5 News Tonight Reintegrating offenders: Prawning with Dad aims to strengthen family bonds and lower reoffending risks |
| 7 Sep | CNA938 Reintegrating offenders: Prawning with Dad aims to strengthen family bonds and lower reoffending risks |
| 7 Sep | Channel 8 Singapore Today 15名受监管人获安排与孩子钓虾 学习建立长久亲子关系 / 15 supervised persons were arranged to go fishing with their children to learn how to build a long-lasting parent-child relationship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqUFjaV1xs4 |
| 7 Sep | 8 World News 15名受监管人获安排与孩子钓虾 学习建立长久亲子关系 / 15 supervised persons were arranged to go fishing with their children to learn how to build a long-lasting parent-child relationship https://www.8world.com/singapore/father-child-prawning-activity-2559606 |
| 7 Sep | Shin Min Daily News 妻儿：别再抛下我们 男醒悟不再碰毒 / Wife and children: Don’t abandon us again. The man wakes up and doesn’t take drugs anymore. |
| 7 Sep | Berita Mediacorp Bulan Kebapaan: Usaha bantu banduan eratkan hubungan dengan keluarga / Fatherhood Month: Efforts to help prisoners strengthen their relationships with their families https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/bulan-kebapaan-usaha-bantu-banduan-eratkan-hubungan-dengan-keluarga-875561 |
| 8 Sep | Berita Harian Bapa hargai peluang eratkan hubungan, tangkap udang dengan anak / Father appreciates the opportunity to bond, catch shrimp with his son https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/bapa-hargai-peluang-eratkan-hubungan-tangkap-udang-anak |
| 12 Sep | Warna 94.2FM Interview on Malay Muslim Fathering Month and Father Proud Walk |