By Tan Hui Yee

SHOULD ageing Singapore legalise euthanasia? Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan posed this question last night at the Institution of Engineers' annual dinner and dance, in response to a recent debate in the Chinese press over the issue.

Over the past few weeks, many readers of Lianhe Zaobao have written to the Chinese daily calling for euthanasia - or assisted dying - to be legalised in Singapore.

Mainly older folk, they feel they should be allowed to die with dignity when crippled by illness, instead of seeing their loved ones burdened by high medical bills and caregiving responsibilities.

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