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Lianhua Primary School pupils greeting the Singapore Kindness Movement's Kindness Cubbies during the school's celebration of Kindness Day on May 13.

Lianhua Primary School pupils greeting the Singapore Kindness Movement’s Kindness Cubbies during the school’s celebration of Kindness Day on May 13.

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Michelle Tay

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For hawker stall owner Fikri Rohaimi, it’s not all about business, but making a difference in the community, too.

The 25-year-old’s eatery, BlackGoat, sells steak and burgers. But every year during the Islamic month of Ramadan, Mr Fikri – a former assistant chef with two Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore – gives away food to those in need, regardless of race or religion.

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