Brigadier-General, young writer are Berita Harian Achievers of the Year

Mr Fairoz Hassan joined the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to support his university education and, over the course of nearly three decades, found a career that gave him purpose.

- Zhaki Abdullah Correspondent and Samuel Devaraj Correspondent

Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, Berita Harian's Achiever of the Year and Ms Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria, the Young Achiever of the Year, with their awards on Nov 7 at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. The awards recognise Malay/Muslim individuals who have made a mark in their fields.

(PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN)

Duty called him to serve as a United Nations liaison officer in Indonesia following the 2004 tsunami in Banda Aceh, and to coordinate multi-nation relief efforts in Nepal after an earthquake there in 2015. The 46-year-old also managed operations and oversaw security in multiple National Day Parades.

In July, the Commander of the 9th Singapore Division and Chief Infantry Officer became only the second Malay/Muslim officer to attain the rank of Brigadier-General in the SAF.

For his distinguished military career, BG Fairoz received the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2025 award from Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing at a ceremony on Nov 7 at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

Now in its 27th year, the awards — organised by the Malay-language daily and supported by OCBC Bank as its presenting sponsor — recognise Malay/Muslim individuals who have made a mark in their fields.