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Silent stewards of history: Meet the caretakers of Kranji War Memorial

A team of caretakers who helps in the cemetery's pristine upkeep ensures the remembrance of war.

Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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TOPSHOT - A woman holds a flashlight while walking with a man on a street during a blackout in Havana on March 16, 2026. Cuba suffered a widespread power cut on March 16, 2026, according to the national electricity company, against the backdrop of a severe crisis on the island caused by the US energy blockade. (Photo by Yamil LAGE / AFP)

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Silent stewards of history: Meet the caretakers of Kranji War Memorial

Mr Ben Lim, 53, the Singapore country manager at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, casts a shadow against the wall bearing the names of World War II casualties during the light-up of the Kranji War Memorial at 1am on Aug 16, 2025, as part of the Victory over Japan (VJ) Day commemoration. The timing coincides with the lighting up of memorials across the United Kingdom. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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A buddhist monk splashing hot water during the annual "Hiwatari Matsuri", known as fire walking festival, at the Takaosan Yakuoin Temple in Hachioji area, Japan on March 8, 2026.

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