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CultureCan Singapore’s young stamp collectors keep the ‘king of hobbies’ alive?

Stamp collecting was once a favourite pastime among Singapore schoolchildren, but its future in the digital age is uncertain. Twenty-five-year-old Sim Jen Lun has gathered more than 4,000 stamps since 2015, while collectors value them beyond their collectibility. A primary school is also using stamps to spark curiosity and learning.

CCNA 2026-08-20 06:57