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"Even my children are not interested in continuing this business," said Mr Low Kok Kee, on the struggles of keeping the lights on at one of the oldest traditional photo studios in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. #kl #photography

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Why do bullies act the way they do? What makes them look back and reflect on their actions? CNA TODAY spoke with two former bullies to find out what they think of their past behaviour. #singapore

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He started running to help him focus. Now, this 24-year-old runner with autism has completed a marathon — and he's not stopping there. Full video in link in bio #running #marathon #autism

At 75, retired French teacher Low Choon Yong has become a TikTok sensation for his operatic covers of pop songs. But he says it’s not about fame, it’s about sharing the joy of singing.#singapore #opera #tiktok #singing

At 28, Mr Julian Low has gone from being a medical student to filmmaker to founder of a tai chi and theatre collective.#singapore #medicalstudent #theatre

She started motor racing at 9. Now 15, she's Singapore's first female driver in Formula 4. #singapore #formula1 #formula4 #motorracing

Standing only 1.2m tall, Madam Florence Tan has faced years of physical and social obstacles. Now at 60, she runs her own craft stall, paints daily and is planning to marry the man who stood by her for decades.#singapore #sgnews #dwarfism #artist

Born in 1920, married at 18 and living a medicine-free life at 105. Meet one of Singapore’s oldest seniors

Mr Ng Yak Keng, 67, retired after a 46-year career as a Singapore Airlines cabin crew member, one of the longest-serving in the company's history.#SIA #singapore #cabincrew

"I just want to make Singapore a little bit more fun," Mr Marcus Pang said of the "reverse graffiti" street art he does with a power washer.#Singapore #cleaning #ar

Since the age of 17, Ms Lynette Kua has grappled with a hair-pulling disorder. She tells CNA TODAY how it's given her a new outlook on beauty and identity.#trichotillomania #singapore

For this puzzle collector, a childhood pastime is now a way to connect with people