At 90, she still knocks on doors and looks out for her elderly neighbours in Toa Payoh


Madam Ratnam Periowsamy began volunteering as a student and gave free tuition to needy children. -- ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Madam Ratnam Periowsamy, who turns 90 in March, is still knocking on doors, checking in on neighbours and organising activities for seniors in her Toa Payoh estate.

She is the oldest volunteer with Care Corner Singapore’s Project Neighbour Network, which trains seniors to befriend and support their vulnerable elderly neighbours.

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