Siraj Munir

Driven to learn, committed to serve, growing to make a greater impact.

Siglap Youth Network Executive Member
Eastwood Ria Network Executive Member
Professional emcee
Aspiring engineer

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People reached: 10,000+
Volunteer hours: 1,000+
Residents engaged: 1,500+

Testimonials

Guidance that shapes my perspective and approach.

Dr Maliki OsmanFormer Minister in the Prime Minister's Office

“Siraj demonstrates exceptional empathy and a genuine willingness to learn.”

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“His remarkable ability to listen to residents and coordinate operations sets him apart.”

Senior Advisor, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) & Distinguished Fellow. Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. Former Mayor of South East District.

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Linus NgBranch Secretary, PAP Bedok Branch

“Siraj brings commitment and teamwork to grassroots learning.”

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“As a dedicated volunteer writer, he handles sensitive information professionally and shows a high level of empathy, maturity, and precision in advocating for our residents.”

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Mdm Sharifah ZainonChairman, Eastwood Ria Residents Network

“Siraj consistently shows a positive attitude towards community service.”

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“He is approachable, respectful and highly reliable. His maturity and strong sense of responsibility reflect a genuine interest in serving the community.”

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Highlights

Achievements, roles and recognition at a glance.

Siraj's team at the Singapore Futures Youth Competition

6th place nationallySingapore Futures Youth Competition, NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

CoderZ robotics 2nd place

National coding and robotics competition.

Edusave Merit Award Top 25%

Of the cohort academically.

Executive Member 2 networks

Siglap Youth Network and Eastwood Ria Network.

National Service Company IC

HTA 202 Intake.

Siraj emceeing the Pre-University Seminar

Official emceePre-U Seminar 2025 and the Edusave Awards

Edusave awards, 2022 to 2023 4 awards

Merit Award, two Certificates of Academic Achievement and a Good Progress Award.

I serve my community today so that I can craft inclusive engineering solutions tomorrow.

Siraj on stage with students at the Pre-University Seminar

Engineering for the Community

My mission is to earn my degree in engineering so that I may build a more inclusive world, where technical solutions are always grounded in human empathy.

Advocating for residentsTurning residents' struggles into government appeals at weekly Meet-the-People Sessions.
Grassroots coordinationAddressing daily community hurdles with the Siglap Youth Network and the Eastwood Ria Network.
Connecting with peopleLearning to communicate with heart as an emcee.

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Why engineering? I believe that the most profound technical skills are those that include the human element. The world faces deep social and ethical problems that require us to be directly on the ground. This is why I immerse myself in my community today: I want to understand exactly how the real world works before I begin to build for it.

Evidence of commitment. My experiences have taught me that true problem solving begins with listening. I am dedicated to bridging the gap between pure logic and the people it is meant to serve.

At weekly Meet the People Sessions, I translate emotional struggles into actionable government appeals. This role has taught me real problem solving beyond textbooks. Working with the Siglap Youth Network and Eastwood Ria Network, I identify and address daily community hurdles. As an emcee, I focus on understanding human interaction: managing room energy or small groups, learning to communicate with heart.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”Mahatma Gandhi

Key Events

Experiences that broaden my understanding of community. Tap a photo to enlarge it.

Engagements

The pillars of my growth and service journey.

Youth collaboration

Executive Member of the Siglap Youth Network, across 1,000+ volunteer hours.

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Collaborating with diverse youths taught me the importance of inclusive strategic planning and collective crisis management across 1,000+ volunteer hours.

Leadership · Strategy
Grassroots operations

Weekly Meet-the-People Sessions, listening directly to residents.

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Expanding awareness of community policy under Dr Maliki Osman and MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash. Weekly MPS operations allow me to listen directly to residents and build practical problem-solving skills.

Policy · Advocacy
Leading by heart

From emceeing large-scale events to facilitating small group discussions.

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I focus on creating meaningful connections and fostering a sense of shared purpose within the community.
Community welfare

Wyse Active, elderly initiatives and the Eastwood Ria Network.

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Active involvement in Wyse Active (disability care), elderly initiatives, and the Eastwood Ria Network (ERRN). These experiences ground me in humility and highlight the importance of human connections.
National Service

Company IC for HTA 202 Intake.

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A profound opportunity to learn empathy, foster brotherhood, and understand team dynamics while striving for operational excellence.

Duty · Discipline

Certificates

Academic excellence and specialised certifications.

Competition · 2024

Singapore Futures Youth Competition

Organised by the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. 6th place overall for leadership and strategic problem-solving at a national level. My most valued achievement to date.

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Competition · 2022