No Yellow Ribbon run, but its message still going strong

Volunteers from the Yellow Ribbon Community Project's Woodlands division Mohamad Ridzal Abdul Razak (centre) and Isam Sulong speaking to a project beneficiary. Supporters are spreading the Yellow Ribbon Project's message of redemption and hope throug
Volunteers from the Yellow Ribbon Community Project's Woodlands division Mohamad Ridzal Abdul Razak (centre) and Isam Sulong speaking to a project beneficiary. Supporters are spreading the Yellow Ribbon Project's message of redemption and hope through their work and efforts. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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While the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are still dedicated folks across the island intent on spreading its message of renewal and redemption.

Take, for instance, private-hire car driver Isam Sulong, who spent almost eight years behind bars for drug-related offences before being released in 2014.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 04, 2020, with the headline No Yellow Ribbon run, but its message still going strong. Subscribe