The Hawker's Assistant | Singapore's Elderly Poor | CNA Insider

“My greatest regret is my children... Dad was wrong last time. I hope you will forgive me.” In his younger days, Ong Hock Soon had a good family and salary, but lost both through his problem with gambling. Today, the 69-year-old is on his feet six days a week serving up food as a hawker’s assistant – and says he will likely work until he dies. For our exclusive series on #elderlypoverty in Asia, see: https://cna.asia/elderlypoverty SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER!    / cnainsider   For more of CNA INSIDER, find us on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider