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Three individuals, two teams to receive Singapore Youth Award
By Chan Eu Imm
Channel NewsAsia
1 July 2008

SINGAPORE: Three individuals and two teams will receive the Singapore Youth Award at the Istana on Sunday. The award recognises outstanding achievements and contributions by exemplary youths.

One of the recipients is Mr Taufik Batisah for his achievements in the local and regional music scene, and for being an inspiring role model to youths from all walks of life.

He is the first Singapore Idol and has been a youth ambassador for the Health Promotion Board Community Chest.

Another recipient is Dr Ng How Yong for his scientific excellence and consistent dedication to youths. He is currently overseeing a total of 15 research grants amounting to S$5 million.

The third recipient is Dr Tan Min-Han, who will also be recognised for his scientific excellence and his ability to inspire the next generation.

The medical oncologist at the National Cancer Centre is a clinician-scientist dedicated to cancer research. He has developed a novel method of using gene chips to predict survival outcomes of kidney cancer patients.

One of the two teams to receive the Singapore Youth Award is The Finger Players, which will be recognised for its efforts in pushing the conventions of theatre in pursuit of greater artistic excellence and for using drama to connect with people.

As one of Singapore's leading theatre companies, The Finger Players has performed in 19 festivals around the world, and is involved in local arts outreach and charity programmes.

The other team which will receive the award on Sunday is the Citibank-YMCA Youth For Causes for nurturing youths through social entrepreneurship projects.

A joint initiative by Citibank and Singapore's YMCA, the programme has raised over S$2.16 million for more than 150 voluntary welfare organisations since it was launched in 2002.

The programme also develops youths through a mentorship initiative that equips participants with project management and leadership skills.