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Being a Citizens On Patrol Volunteer Mdm Hamida Binte Khalid

Discover what drives 71-year-old Mdm Hamida to keep volunteering as a Citizens on Patrol member after five decades of service to her community.

Last updated 16 June 2026
Two masked workers in blue vests hand a pamphlet to a masked elderly man seated on a green bench outdoors.

For over five decades, Mdm Hamida Binte Khalid has been volunteering to help keep her community safe and secure. In recognition of her service and contributions, Mdm Hamida was awarded the Pingat Bakti Setia (Long Service Award) in 1980. Read on to find out what keeps the 71-year-old going as a Citizens on Patrol volunteer!

*Image from Singapore Police Force Facebook Page