Lunchtime volunteer Tan Choon Kiang

When the clock strikes for lunch, Tan Choon Kiang slips out of his office at the Land Transport Authority in central Singapore and quietly makes his way east. But there is no time for the 62-year-old to eat. He…

Beyond the border, behind the men

Beyond the border, behind the men: Bangladeshi migrant workers

Anonymous and invisible, the Bangladeshi migrant worker is often merely a nameless face in crow…

‘They needed help, so I went down to help’

‘They needed help, so I went down to help’

Under our "Inspiring People" column, we highlight the incredible journey of one person who has …

She fought to bring her parents home

Against all odds, S'porean's love for parents shines through

Under our "Inspiring People" monthly column, we highlight the incredible journey of one person …

Lending a broken hand

Vemala Valas had volunteered to teach disadvantaged children from slum areas in Bangalore. But after…

Learning what's important

Travelling 600km to a remote village in Indonesia was less than appealing to Shaun Teo. But armed wi…