Child, Happiness, Smile, Sitting, Toddler, Comfort, Leisure
People, Pedestrian, Monochrome
Recreation, Leisure, Fun
Sate kambing, Finger food, Meat, Brochette, Arrosticini, Cooking, Satay, Kebab, Roasting
Happiness, Child, Smile, Fun, Leisure
Military Person, Soldier, Army, Camouflage, Uniform, Marines
People, Happiness
Food, Tableware, Dishware, Table, Ingredient, Serveware, Plate, Furniture, Bowl, Recipe
People in nature, Happiness, Leisure, Fun, Sitting, Boat, Recreation, Lake, Child, Watercraft
Urban area, High-rise building, Daytime, Skyscraper, City, Tower, Metropolis, Cityscape

Your
Singapore Story

People, Sleeve, Smile, Happiness, Temple, Standing, Textile, Waist
Luggage & bags, Smile, Flowerpot, Happiness, Sitting, Houseplant, Leisure
Luggage & bags, Human body, Clothing, Furniture, Customer, Chair, Leisure, Recreation, Fun
Luggage & bags, Public transport, Rapid transit, Rolling stock, Passenger, Bag, Train, Travel
Food, Tableware, Ingredient, Customer, Restaurant
Visual arts, Hair, Shirt, Exhibition
Finger food, Ingredient, Dessert, Baking, Cooking
Stuffed toy
Monochrome photography, Food, Ingredient, Shopkeeper, Market
Child, Happiness, Smile, Sitting, Toddler, Comfort, Leisure
People, Pedestrian, Monochrome
Recreation, Leisure, Fun
Sate kambing, Finger food, Meat, Brochette, Arrosticini, Cooking, Satay, Kebab, Roasting
Happiness, Child, Smile, Fun, Leisure
Military Person, Soldier, Army, Camouflage, Uniform, Marines
People, Happiness
Food, Tableware, Dishware, Table, Ingredient, Serveware, Plate, Furniture, Bowl, Recipe
People in nature, Happiness, Leisure, Fun, Sitting, Boat, Recreation, Lake, Child, Watercraft
Urban area, High-rise building, Daytime, Skyscraper, City, Tower, Metropolis, Cityscape

Your
Singapore Story

People, Sleeve, Smile, Happiness, Temple, Standing, Textile, Waist
Luggage & bags, Smile, Flowerpot, Happiness, Sitting, Houseplant, Leisure
Luggage & bags, Human body, Clothing, Furniture, Customer, Chair, Leisure, Recreation, Fun
Luggage & bags, Public transport, Rapid transit, Rolling stock, Passenger, Bag, Train, Travel
Food, Tableware, Ingredient, Customer, Restaurant
Visual arts, Hair, Shirt, Exhibition
Finger food, Ingredient, Dessert, Baking, Cooking
Stuffed toy
Monochrome photography, Food, Ingredient, Shopkeeper, Market

For generations, The Straits Times has told The Singapore Story. To celebrate our 180th anniversary, we’re putting the spotlight on our readers – for you to tell us yours. Your Singapore Story is a special series that celebrates the lives, memories and dreams in every corner of the country, from tales of resilience and reinvention to the quiet moments behind every morning kopi ritual. These are your stories. And we’ll be telling them for generations to come.

THE STRAITS TIMES ~ 180 YEARS

TELLING YOUR SINGAPORE STORY

The

Story Map

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Zahid
Aljunied

Facial expression, Head, Nose, Temple

'I never imagined I would be dancing at funerals'

Every neighbourhood has a story. Click around our interactive map to watch the stories of our neighbours from every corner of the island as our series grows.

Discover stories around Singapore

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Zahid
Aljunied

Facial expression, Head, Nose, Temple

'I never imagined I would be dancing at funerals'

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NE

Central

NW

SW

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Davin
Sengkang

Exercise equipment, Physical fitness, Shoulder, Shorts, Muscle, Gym, Knee

'I only did bicep curls that day – and my arm hurt for three days'

SE

NE

Central

NW

SW

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Xin Yi
Ang Mo Kio

Luggage & bags, Smile, Bag

'We're not cheap or poor – it's just a matter of using your money wisely'

SE

NE

Central

NW

SW

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Nathanael and Krist
Bukit Panjang

Hand, Child, Comfort, Toddler, Infant

'We were told that our son had a 50% chance of Down syndrome'

SE

NE

Central

NW

SW

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Robin and Beixin
Tengah

Cameras & optics, People in nature, Digital camera, Photographer

'We want people to have a sense of calm with our videos or photos'

SE

NE

Central

NW

SW

NORTH

WEST

NORTH

EAST

CENTRAL

South
West

SOUTH

EAST

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STORIES IN YOUR AREA

Every neighbourhood has a story. Click around our interactive map to watch the stories of our neighbours from every corner of the island as our series grows.

Discover stories around Singapore

'Just take every opportunity to put yourself out there'

Lucas
Bukit Panjang

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'I want my content to be more raw so other dads can relate to them too'

Benjamin and Teddy
Yishun

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'I have always wanted the Uncle Ringo brand to sell happiness'

Woon Chiang
Upper Thomson

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'I hope to leave a positive impact on the football scene in S'pore'

Shaun
Woodlands

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'Our goal is for home cafes to be viable alternatives to traditional F&B'

Jonathan and Wei Cheng
Tampines

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'I am trying to help humans and animals live in harmony'

Nicole
Bukit Batok

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'Our love story started with bubble tea'

Rebecca and Coeway
Sengkang

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'I hope they return

for the president's

ex-bodyguard's porridge'

Hwee Yi
Punggol

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'I taught on Pulau Tekong for 10 years'

Kenneth
Changi

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'I am not just becoming S'porean for myself – but for my daughters too'

Eve
Yishun

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Smiling man holding plushies, surrounded by framed anime-style art prints of Asian dishes.

'Response has always been positive until I posted my nasi lemak character'

Andy
Sengkang

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Person with glasses at the wheel of a red car.

'People always complain about private hire drivers. I wanted to share our story'

Carmen
Tampines

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A doctor in a hijab points to a document for an older male patient in a clinic.

'I wanted to be a kampung doctor, with my patients as my neighbours'

Dr Farhan
Kembangan

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Man smiles at viewer, boy smiles at man, city background.

'We would climb up and down Bukit Timah Hill about six times'

Zikri and Abyan
Sengkang

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'I tap childhood memories to show children every connection matters'

Rachelyn
Jurong West

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'She's taken me under her wing and taught me the finer art of tailoring'

Opera and Ah Ma Tang
Woodlands

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'Most people don’t know how to talk to someone with special needs'

Jeremy
Tampines

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'As I helped others, something in me also healed'

Daren
Yishun

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Facial expression, Head, Nose, Temple

'I never imagined I would be dancing at funerals'

Zahid
Aljunied

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Cameras & optics, People in nature, Digital camera, Photographer

'We want people to have a sense of calm with our videos or photos'

Robin and Beixin
Tengah

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Facial expression, Active Shirt, Happiness, T-shirt, Smile, Youth, Fun, Leisure

'Taking care of a child with autism, I learnt things won’t always go my way'

Bob and Jun Le
Jurong East

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Exercise equipment, Physical fitness, Shoulder, Shorts, Muscle, Gym, Knee

'I only did bicep curls that day – and my arm hurt for three days'

Davin
Sengkang

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Vision Care, Electronic device, Audio equipment, Eyewear, Glasses, Face, Microphone, Technology

'There was a time in my life when I used to model'

Mark, The Flying Dutchman
Chua Chu Kang

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Electronic device, Personal computer, Furniture, Peripheral, Desk, Gadget

'I started my business in my bedroom with one 3D printer'

Jovi
Siglap

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Luggage & bags, Sleeve, Standing, Smile, Uniform, Waist

'Turning 70 does not mean sitting at home and waiting for your time'

Gillian and Davidson
Dakota

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People in nature, Sleeveless shirt, Recreation, Leisure, Happiness, Waist

'Do I feel like I’m fighting for the environment? Yes'

Qiyun
Bedok

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Chef, Cook, Apron, Cooking

'We will serve you food and make you feel dignified'

Latha
Serangoon

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Hand, Child, Comfort, Toddler, Infant

'We were told that our son had a 50% chance of Down syndrome'

Nathanael and Krist
Bukit Panjang

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Arm, Furniture, Elbow, Room

'We wore red and white so people would know what Singapore's colours are'

Ian
Yishun

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Luggage & bags, Smile, Bag

'We're not cheap or poor – it’s just a matter of using your money wisely'

Xin Yi
Ang Mo Kio

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All Stories

Your Singapore Story is part of a series of year-long ST180 initiatives with you at the heart of it. Discover more about what’s happening here.