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‘Are they all yours?’ Couple with six kids are asked this wherever the family goes
SG🏛️ Politics7 days ago

‘Are they all yours?’ Couple with six kids are asked this wherever the family goes

A Singaporean couple, Amirudin Mohd Zain and Aszafirah Abu, with six children aged between one and 11, frequently face questions from strangers about their large family. While younger people express confusion, older individuals tend to offer support. The couple, who are Muslim, view having multiple children as a divine blessing and emphasize faith-based financial planning rather than material concerns. They run a halal confinement meal business, allowing them to balance work and parenting. Despite their modest income of just over $10,000 per month, they manage their large family through shared responsibilities among grandparents, older children, and their own efforts. The article notes that the percentage of Singaporean babies who are fifth or later children increased from 1.5% in 2005 to 2.1% in 2025.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center7 days ago
‘Are they all yours?’ Couple with six kids are asked this wherever the family goes

A Singaporean couple, Amirudin Mohd Zain and Aszafirah Abu, with six children aged between one and 11, frequently face questions from strangers about their large family. While younger people express confusion, older individuals tend to offer support. The couple, who are Muslim, view having multiple children as a divine blessing and emphasize faith-based financial planning rather than material concerns. They run a halal confinement meal business, allowing them to balance work and parenting. Despite their modest income of just over $10,000 per month, they manage their large family through shared responsibilities among grandparents, older children, and their own efforts. The article notes that the percentage of Singaporean babies who are fifth or later children increased from 1.5% in 2005 to 2.1% in 2025.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced portrayal of the couple's lifestyle and beliefs without overtly promoting or criticizing their choice of having a large family. It provides factual information about demographic trends and the couple's personal situation without taking a clear ideological stance. The

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