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Singaporean of the Year

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He writes to inmates, volunteers with them after release

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Mr Roger Tan (right), 48, who was diagnosed with incurable liver cancer in late 2024 and given less than 12 months to live, and Mr Max D’Ryan, 48, an ex inmate who now volunteers with Mr Tan under his H project, on Oct 9, 2025. 

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Mr Roger Tan (right), 48, who was diagnosed with incurable liver cancer in late 2024 and given less than 12 months to live, and Mr Max D’Ryan, 48, an ex inmate who now volunteers with Mr Tan under his H project, on Oct 9, 2025. 

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Singaporean of the Year finalist: Mother of six gives free breakfast to children in Ang Mo Kio

Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi (in black) provides free breakfast to underprivileged children in her neighbourhood every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi (in black) provides free breakfast to underprivileged children in her neighbourhood every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Mr Koh Seng Choon, founder of Dignity Kitchen, was winner of the award in 2024.
Mr Koh Seng Choon, founder of Dignity Kitchen, was winner of the award in 2024.

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