They are a varied lot, but are united by the impact they have made on society. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Though the finalists for The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year award are a varied lot, they are united by the impact they have made on society.
They demonstrate the strength of the human spirit to overcome all odds through faith, courage and conviction, said President Halimah Yacob in a speech at the award ceremony at Raffles Hotel Singapore on Thursday. Organised by ST and presented by UBS Singapore, the Singaporean of the Year award is given every year to a Singaporean individual or group that has made an impact in society.who founded a charity that feeds the needy. He also helps to pay for the funerals of strangers and fulfils the last wishes of the elderly on their deathbeds.
Madam Halimah said some of the finalists, even while battling their own health issues, chose to help and support others afflicted with the same conditions.to change perceptions of what people with dementia can do, she added. “They personally supported dementia patients and their caregivers while spearheading community initiatives to destigmatise the condition.”started an organisation to reach out to those affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,Another finalist, Ms Khairiah Hanim Mazlan, a private-hire car driver, went above and beyond the call of duty to spread empathy and compassion in the community, she said.There are also those who have done good far beyond our borders, Madam Halimah said.
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