How extended paternity leave helped one dad’s marriage

Mr Mervyn Loh with his wife Ashley Yeo and their three children (from left) Christopher, Caitlyn and Caroline. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – The topic of paternity leave came under the spotlight recently when Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech in February that the Government would be doubling paid paternity leave from two weeks to four from January 2024.

Mr Mervyn Loh has seen the difference an extended period of paternity leave can make.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.