Inspiring Figures

A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

A glimpse of a couple’s life over six decades which chronicles the spirit of survival against all odds and the ultimate sacrifices for the family good.

Having a ride of his life

There is no stopping Anthony Tang from pursuing the things that are close to his heart.

She’s right at HOME!

If there’s a role-model Singaporean, who plays it low-key, yet makes heads turn in high ways, few can match the selfless exploits of Bridget Tan, who champions human rights in a red dot of an island. An overwhelming saga of an extraordinary woman.

A 50-year-old passion for body art

Photographic shop owner, avid photographer and traveler from Malaysia talks about his fascination and passion for tattooing and how it all started amidst the social turbulence in the 1950s.

Turning disability into gold

Losing one’s sight would have fell the most staunchest of men. But for one man, he used that setback to become a champion for the visually-handicapped.

The new face of beauty

US cover model Valerie Ramsey has graced many magazines and ad campaigns, as well as runways and TV. And she’s 71!

Run, Jaffar, run!

Pounding the pavement for a once-a-week run is usually an afterthought for most of us after a busy day at work. But to intrepid 57-year-old Jaffar bin Ahmad who works as an office assistant, running six days a week is just a piece of cake. And he takes part in ultra-marathons too.

Green activist

Protecting the environment – one man’s sacred cause.

The doting grandmother

This tireless grandmother knows no bounds and has incredible love for her 11 grandchildren. In spite of her many roles as grandmother, she continues to look forward to being a friend to her grandchildren.

The one that didn’t get away

He may have lost one title but he has gained another. He doesn’t have to lick his wounds anymore.

Finding her encore career

This spunky woman has traded in being an employee to being her own boss and has found meaning in her life.

Poster boy

He has been a long-serving employee at Robinsons and still enjoys coming to work serving the many generations of customers.

Paddling at any age

Active agers join youth in a dragon boat race.

A cook-off to remember

Three families bond together while making traditional recipes and competing in front of the camera.

Tracing your roots

This grandmother of four has found newfound cousins in her journey to discover more about her ancestors.