Inspiring Figures

Growing up the traditional way

Jeffrey Eng may not have had much choice when it came to his future, but looking back, he is glad to be on the path that was paved by his father and grandfather.

Wings of time

Captain Ho Weng Toh has had a rich past and today at 95, he is blessed for what he has gone through and for being still mobile and alert.

Hooked on learning

There is no stopping Clement Tan as he really enjoys learning new things, with a Master’s degree possibly on the cards.

The old times

As a cash register technician, Wee Char Lee has seen how machines have evolved – from mechanical to now electronic. And his job was not all that safe either during his time.

The walking “encyclopedia”

Spending 40 years teaching at various schools, Lee Meng Chew uses her skills as a volunteer at the Science Centre Singapore to educate visitors.

Timeless love

A couple weathers many ups and downs including a father’s objections and celebrates 55 years of marriage.

Dedicated volunteer

RSVP’s Volunteer of the Year for 2014 shares how important volunteering is to him and the qualities that make a good volunteer.

Trishaw uncles

Many elderly trishaw drivers are plying the streets of Singapore today – this dying trade requires much strength and stamina, and is no longer as popular as its yesteryears. But these four senior drivers still ride tirelessly day after day, for just enough pocket money to get by.

Soul-searching

A senior recounts her past through her book, and comes out of it with a little more understanding.

Madam Butterfly

Rosalind Tan is putting her green fingers not only in her home but all over Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Paddling hard

Michael Chia joined dragon boating in 2013 and today, he holds his own during training with rowers half his age.

A juggling act

Ahamed Ali Khan has been blessed to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an actor as well as a writer. But at times, he feels torn.

His love affair with computers

Thanks to working with computers in his early days, Sunny Chan has faced the computer and tamed it, and is using his skills to help seniors at RSVP.

The tontine fund manager

Tontines were a common practice a long time ago. A senior and her daughter share how they were involved in it.

Playing with no boundaries

Patrick Tay is considered the oldest referee officiating FAS-sanctioned matches but it wasn’t easy getting to where he is today.