Singapore’s Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong launched a landmark publication on the Sikhs in Singapore, as he also paid a glowing tribute to the Sikh community. Gracing the Sikh community dinner on 28 November 2015, Mr Lee launched a milestone book published by YSA in conjunction with SG50 titled ‘Singapore at 50 – 50

The year 2014 marked the first decade of YSA’s establishment. During the last 10 years, YSA has initiated or has been directly involved in more than 120 activities or programmes locally and overseas. This amounts to approximately one event every month. This is indeed a remarkable feat. What is perhaps more remarkable was the fact

It was an event with a great cause and message – the battle against racism – and YSA lent its whole-hearted support to it. The annual Orange Ribbon Run and Walk took place on 16 August 2014 at the Marina Bay Sands. Themed “Race Against Racism”, the important occasion attracted some 5,500 participants from all

YSA held its first corporate planning exercise on 11 August 2012. The attendees included invited community leaders, representatives from partnering agencies that have worked closely with YSA and YSA executive committee members, both past and present. The morning kicked off with a speech by the founding YSA President, Mr Hernaikh Singh, who had been at

YSA witnessed a change of leadership at its Annual General Meeting on 7 July 2012. A process that was put in motion about four years ago was completed with the election of Mr Malminderjit Singh as YSA’s President. He takes over from Mr Hernaikh Singh, who stepped down after nine years at the helm. The

In addition to strengthening Singapore’s social fabric and promoting a healthy lifestyle, YSA used its 9th ‘Racial Harmony’ 4-A-Side Football Tournament on 11 February 2012 to raise funds for a needy cause – the launch of a mentorship programme for children of less privileged families. The mentorship programme will be managed by the Sikh Welfare

YSA held its fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Central Sikh Temple Conference Room on 17 May 2008. During the AGM, YSA’s President, Hernaikh Singh, stated that the Association witnessed a re-appointment of Advisors last year. He added that the Advisors play an important role in charting the directions for the Association and in

YSA members joined more than 1,000 Singaporeans from all races and religions to participate in the inaugural Community Engagement Games Day at Anglo Chinese Junior College on 19 April 2008. The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports. During the fun-filled half day, the participants took part in various activities,

The report card on YSA’s first year is out. And many would agree it gets an “A” grade, considering that it is a newly born organization of the Sikh community. At the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held the Sikh Centre on 30 April 2005, YSA president, Mr Hernaikh Singh, spoke of the key challenges

The new “kid on the block” is here! Associate Prof Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Community Development and Sports officiated the launch ceremony for Young Sikh Association (Singapore) on 17 January 2004 at Marina Mandarin. More than 160 guests from the Sikh and non-Sikh communities attended this momentous occasion. In his opening remarks, Mr Hernaikh Singh,