Generation Grit: Mum's death turned gangster's life around

The guilt of causing his mother’s death made him shake off his gangster past. Today, Wilson Peh is counselling troubled youth in the latest in this series of millennials who have beaten the odds.

Mr Wilson Peh was arrested twice, for gang-related activities and drug abuse, and placed in the Boys' Home. He turned over a new leaf and is now a social worker helping at-risk youth.
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent
  • Published
    Jun 17, 2020, 9:40 pm SGT
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - Moments after she saw her 15-year-old son arrested by the police in their flat for assault, Mr Wilson Peh's mother collapsed in front of him.

The hairdresser had suffered a stroke.

Please or to continue reading the full article.

Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month

  • Latest headlines and exclusive stories
  • In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content
  • Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months*
Subscribe now

*Terms and conditions apply.

Join ST's Telegram channel here and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Topics: