The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2017/Satwant Singh

A Christmas gift for Punjab's children - renovated schools

Satwant Singh founded the Young Sikh Association in 2003 and started Project Khwaish, a community service project to help villagers in Punjab.

The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year seeks to honour Singaporeans whose extraordinary acts of goodwill have improved their community and the lives of others. Today, ST announces the latest batch of finalists for the third edition of the award.