Michael QUEK Swee Hai learned the importance of independence very early in life. In primary school, he was already marketing, cooking and washing for his family. Despite losing the use of his right limbs to a stroke at 40, the one-man show lives alone and is gainfully employed in a social enterprise. He likes telling others: “Before saying anything is impossible, remember ‘I’m possible’.” Read the interview with Michael.
In 2030, Singapore will turn 65.
At the same time, Singaporeans born in 1965, the same year ‘modern’ Singapore came into being, would be entering their ‘golden years’.
These are their stories.
Born in Singapore in 1965 or know someone who was?