17-year-old goes on walkabouts and meets with residents to address community issues like 'an MP'
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 efforts may seem like simple conversation with residents, they have led to tangible improvements in the neighbourhood.Jovan makes a conscious effort to approach residents, particularly seniors, then brings their feedback to the relevant town council — following up on their requests to ensure their concerns are heard and addressed.