{
  "id": 18622656,
  "title": "National powerlifter, meal preparation firm’s founder bag Berita Harian awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/national-powerlifter-meal-preparation-firms-founder-bag-berita-harian",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/national-powerlifter-meal-preparation-firms-founder-bag-berita-harian-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's powerlifter Farhanna Farid, a 34-year-old personal coach and former pharmacist, has been honoured with the Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026 award. Farhanna, who has broken 14 world records in her sport, puts great value in helping others achieve their personal bests. She recently organised Lift Like A Girl, a women-only competition, to inspire more women to take up powerlifting. Education Minister Desmond Lee praised the winners for setting a good example for all Singaporeans, emphasising how supporting others can create a virtuous cycle that benefits the community and nation. In a separate recognition, entrepreneur Nabill Shukry Johary, who built his business Cheekies from S$1,000 in personal savings, was awarded the Berita Harian Young Achiever of the Year 2026. His story of resilience and determination, particularly in the face of financial hardship and Malaysia's export ban on chicken, has inspired him to expand his business into Malaysia in 2027.",
  "summary": "The awards recognise Malay/Muslim individuals who have made a mark in their fields",
  "key_points": [
    "Farhanna Farid, powerlifter, wins Berita Harian Achiever of the Year 2026",
    "Organized women-only Lift Like A Girl competition to inspire female powerlifters",
    "Education Minister Desmond Lee commends Farhanna for community impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Recognizing these diverse leaders underscores a national priority to celebrate individual resilience and community-focused mentorship as essential drivers for social progress and economic growth within Singapore.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}