SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- He is often seen in the Boon Keng neighbourhood engaging with residents, chatting with residents about their concerns.

At 17, Jovan is already being recognised for his efforts to engage residents and advocate for improvements in his neighbourhood.

The grassroots volunteer regularly goes on neighbourhood walkabouts, speaking to residents to better understand their needs and identify issues that require attention.

His work was recently featured on Gen Z Crash Course, a Mediacorp series exploring issues and experiences faced by Gen Z.

In the episode, Jovan is joined by YEA 93.3FM radio jockey Gao Mei Gui, whom he takes along on one of his regular walks to give her a glimpse into his day-to-day activities.

While his...