Can Singapore's young stamp collectors keep the 'king of hobbies' alive?

Once known as the “king of hobbies”, stamp collecting was a popular pastime among Singapore schoolchildren. But does it still have a place in today’s digital age?
Meet 25-year-old Sim Jen Lun, who has amassed more than 4,000 stamps since 2015, and discover why collectors see these tiny pieces of paper as more than just collectibles. At one primary school, stamps are also being used to inspire curiosity and learning in a new generation.

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