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These beloved Singaporean icons stay up and running all year around.

These hidden heroes help make sure that beloved Singaporean icons stay up and running all year around.

ST PHOTOS: NG SOR LUAN, ARIFFIN JAMAR, CHONG JUN LIANG

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SINGAPORE – December is a time to enjoy long school holidays and clear leave, which makes it a popular month in which to visit Singapore’s attractions, from the Singapore Zoo in the north to Marina Bay Sands in the south.

As 2024 wraps up, The Straits Times celebrates the hidden heroes who keep Singapore’s icons running from January to December, rain or shine.

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