ARUL4/4 Keeping others in Mind
Channel: 50FACES
Date: 2015-07-19

Besides St. Luke’s, Mr Arul has also been actively contributing to society in other ways. Mr Arul has consistently donated blood at least twice a year for the past 37 years till he reached the maximum age for donation. He also takes part in SINDA’s family service scheme and is in close contact with several families over a long period, helping them in whatever way they can. This can take the form of helping them seek legal recourse and even sponsoring certain individuals in pursuing further studies.

Crediting his father with not only inculcating the importance of education, but also with always giving to others, Mr Arul mentions how when growing up, his father would let workers take things they needed in exchange for simple odd jobs around the house and recalls how a saying of his, “If you have two, always give one to someone else”, led to his daughter taking away her sister’s pencil case to give to a friend!

In light of Singapore’s approaching 50th celebrations, Mr Arul has but one thing to remind Singaporeans. Speaking from experience of having lived and worked in both developing and developed countries, Mr Arul reminds Singaporeans to be grateful for what they have and not complain incessantly. He also reminds Singaporeans that we are indeed fortunate to have reached high standards of safety and security and to trust that our government is indeed always acting in our best interests.