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24-08-2013, 01:30 PM
An honorable member of the Coffee Shop Has Just Posted the Following:

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When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong began talking about Dr Yeo Sze Ling (above) at the National Day Rally on Sunday, she could not see his facial expressions as he held back tears. But she could hear it in his voice.

Although she knew that she was going to be mentioned and looked on calmly as the camera zoomed in, she was feeling a torrent of emotions.

“I was a bit stunned,” the 36-year-old said with a laugh.

During his speech, PM Lee praised Dr Yeo, who comes from a humble background, for her success as well as her volunteering efforts.

Almost a week has passed since the rally, and the shy research scientist admits that the attention has been overwhelming.

She said: “People who know me, and people who don’t, have been approaching me.”

Read the full report in The New Paper on Saturday (Aug 24).


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