A citizen, 5 years on
02:42 Min
Formerly stateless, Alexander Franklin Alrivers had his citizenship applications rejected more than 10 times in 29 years. Find out how his life has changed, five years after getting his Singapore Citizenship.
TODAY's National Day Special this year explores the the concept of “home’” and what it means to different people.
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