Award recognises frontline heroes

Personal battle: Ng, who joined the Health Promotion Board as a swabber, was compelled to join the efforts of frontliners after his father contracted Covid-19 in early 2020. — The Straits Times/ANN

COVID-19 frontliners, who worked long hours and often went beyond the call of duty to keep Singaporeans safe amid the pandemic, have collectively been named The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2020.

This year, the recognition goes not to an individual but to all the selfless workers and volunteers in healthcare, security and other areas who stepped forward in the past year.