By Faris Mustafa 8 April 2021
It hits me every time I step off the plane: the sudden chill of full-blast air con and the distinct scent of orchid-tea fragrance diffuser. Airports can feel nondescript, but arriving at Changi – both today and long before the Covid-19 pandemic – is a uniquely Singaporean experience. On the way to passport control, walking through the perfumed air, you ll see immaculately kempt green walls and tidy water features, teams of janitorial staff (in both human and robot form) and high-tech washrooms with interactive feedback screens.
If you leave the airport expecting the rest of the city to be this orderly and clean, you won t be disappointed. Once described by the New York Times as a place so clean that bubble gum is a controlled substance , Singapore is universally known for its perfectly paved roads, manicured public parks, and spotless, litter-free streets.
Personal battle: Ng, who joined the Health Promotion Board as a swabber, was compelled to join the efforts of frontliners after his father contracted Covid-19 in early 2020. The Straits Times/ANN
COVID-19 frontliners, who worked long hours and often went beyond the call of duty to keep Singaporeans safe amid the pandemic, have collectively been named The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2020.
This year, the recognition goes not to an individual but to all the selfless workers and volunteers in healthcare, security and other areas who stepped forward in the past year.
Shaking off their fears over the risk of exposure to infection, many of these heroes worked long hours in personal protective equipment, with sweat dripping from their hair and faces marked by tight goggles and N95 masks.
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ST Singaporean of the Year 2020: Raising awareness about the plight of migrant workers
Cai Yinzhou, 30, flagged the need to keep migrant workers safe amid Covid-19 and helped ensure migrant workers got the support and assistance they needed amid the pandemic.
UpdatedDec 30, 2020, 4:17 pm
PublishedDec 25, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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Voicing struggles of migrant workers
Cai Yinzhou, 30, flagged the need to keep migrant workers safe amid Covid-19 and helped ensure migrant workers got the support and assistance they needed amid the pandemic.
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Video of [LIVE] The Straits Times Singaporean Of The Year 2020 presentation ceremony
UpdatedMar 9, 2021, 6:38 pm
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