SMU alumna and five-time Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu was named the inaugural recipient of the President's Award for Inspiring Achievement, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong announced in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 5). She received congratulations from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who hopes that she can continue to inspire Singaporeans to bring glory to the nation.
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