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Vote for ST’s Singaporean of the Year 2025 from Jan 19 to 31

The winner will be announced at a ceremony in March.

The nominees for ST’s Singaporean of the Year are (top row, from left) Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi, Mr Edmund Wee, Ms Peggy Yee, Mr Robert Sim; (bottom row, from left) Dr Chen Shiling, Mr Darryl Lee, Mr Ganesh Kumar, Mr Steven Goh.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He built Woodlands Botanical Garden to help others seek comfort

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Leaving a well-paying job to unburden hoarders

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Young community first responder has helped over 70 since he was 16

S'porean of the Year finalist: Doc's healthcare gives those with intellectual disabilities dignity

In 2014, Dr Chen Shiling founded a non–profit Happee Hearts Movement to advocate for good quality healthcare for adults with ID, and a clinic IDHealth to serve their complex needs.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Lawyer on mission to advocate for those with invisible disabilities

PY Legal Managing Director, Peggy Yee, said individuals with invisible disabilities are often misunderstood and unable to access justice.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Edmund Wee bets his personal wealth on championing Sing Lit

Epigram Literary foundation founder Edmund Wee is one of five finalists of the 11th Singaporean of the Year award.

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