Yishun resident wins award for fostering five children, starting community initiatives to help needy here and abroad

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SINGAPORE - She has fostered five children in the last eight years, and in that time also started a community initiative to help needy families and vulnerable seniors in her estate. Housewife Sarimah Amat also runs a programme to provide stationery to needy children here and abroad, has helped orphans in Thailand and Indonesia and organised relief efforts for flood victims in Malaysia.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - She has fostered five children in the last eight years, and in that time also started a community initiative to help needy families and vulnerable seniors in her estate. Housewife Sarimah Amat also runs a programme to provide stationery to needy children here and abroad, has helped orphans in Thailand and Indonesia and organised relief efforts for flood victims in Malaysia.

For her efforts, the 53-year-old was recognised as the inaugural Yishunite of the Year on Tuesday . Organised by Nee Soon Town Council, the award recognises a Nee Soon GRC resident who has contributed to the community and embodies the spirit of service and giving.Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

 

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