Your Singapore Story

A special series to mark The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary is launched The stories have an impact on communities and neighbourhoods, and reflect who Singaporeans are as a people

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Behind every morning kopi ritual, every stroll through the heartland and every festive gathering lies a story that connects us as Singaporeans.

Every Singaporean has a story to share, be it a moment of triumph, a time of struggle, or years of perseverance.

Take photographer Bob Lee, 49, who refuses to set limits on what his son, Jun Le, who has autism and is now 18, can achieve. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they discovered Jun Le's talent for calligraphy.

Mr Lee now uses photography and conducts public talks to raise awareness about autism because, as he says, if parents do not share these stories, who will?

There is chef and entrepreneur Ahmad Zahid Isnin, 47, who dons big-headed doll costumes at Chinese funeral processions.