Inspiring Figures

A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

A Singapore story: 60 years of love & labour

20 February 2012 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

A glimpse of a couple’s life over six decades which chronicles the spirit of survival against all odds and the ultimate sacrifices for the family good.

 
Having a ride of his life

Having a ride of his life

6 January 2012 / Inspiring Figures / 1 comment

There is no stopping Anthony Tang from pursuing the things that are close to his heart.

 
She’s right at HOME!

She’s right at HOME!

5 December 2011 / Inspiring Figures / 2 comments

If there’s a role-model Singaporean, who plays it low-key, yet makes heads turn in high ways, few can match the selfless exploits of Bridget Tan, who champions human rights in a red dot of an island. An overwhelming saga of an extraordinary woman.

 
A 50-year-old passion for body art

A 50-year-old passion for body art

14 July 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Photographic shop owner, avid photographer and traveler from Malaysia talks about his fascination and passion for tattooing and how it all started amidst the social turbulence in the 1950s.

 
Turning disability into gold

Turning disability into gold

26 April 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Losing one’s sight would have fell the most staunchest of men. But for one man, he used that setback to become a champion for the visually-handicapped.

 
The new face of beauty

The new face of beauty

6 March 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

US cover model Valerie Ramsey has graced many magazines and ad campaigns, as well as runways and TV. And she’s 71!

 
Run, Jaffar, run!

Run, Jaffar, run!

22 January 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Pounding the pavement for a once-a-week run is usually an afterthought for most of us after a busy day at work. But to intrepid 57-year-old Jaffar bin Ahmad who works as an office assistant, running six days a week is just a piece of cake. And he takes part in [...]

 
Green activist

Green activist

14 January 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

Protecting the environment – one man’s sacred cause.

 
The doting grandmother

The doting grandmother

4 January 2011 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

This tireless grandmother knows no bounds and has incredible love for her 11 grandchildren. In spite of her many roles as grandmother, she continues to look forward to being a friend to her grandchildren.

 
The one that didn’t get away

The one that didn’t get away

2 October 2010 / Inspiring Figures / No comments

He may have lost one title but he has gained another. He doesn’t have to lick his wounds anymore.