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Singapore’s elderly poor: The hawker’s assistant

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"At night, will feel lonely. I will cry." He's been so broke he couldn't afford meals, but Mr Ong Hock Soon's greatest regret is letting his children down. "Dad was wrong last time. I hope you will forgive me," said the 69-year-old hawker's assistant. This is part of CNA Insider's regional series on elderly poverty.
"At night, will feel lonely. I will cry." He's been so broke he couldn't afford meals, but Mr Ong Hock Soon's greatest regret is letting his children down. "Dad was wrong last time. I hope you will forgive me," said the 69-year-old hawker's assistant. This is part of CNA Insider's regional series on elderly poverty.

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