SINGAPORE – Mr Teo Lai Huat, a 54-year-old bus driver, has drawn widespread praise online after helping to return a misplaced diamond ring worth about $35,000 to its worried owner.
In a Forum letter to The Straits Times, Ms Clarissa Tan said she accidentally left behind the diamond solitaire ring while taking SBS Transit bus service 10 from Siglap to East Coast Road after drinks with her friends on the night of May 11.
“When I contacted SBS Transit the next morning, I was told, to my relief and gratitude, that Mr Teo had found the ring at the end of his shift at Kent Ridge Terminal and dutifully handed it to the office,” she said.
In response to queries, SBS Transit said Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.
“Realising that the owner would likely be deeply distressed over the loss of such a valuable item, Lai Huat immediately handed the ring to his supervisor at the terminal so that it could be safely kept in case the owner returned to look for it,” said SBS Transit.
The public transport operator said Mr Teo would be recognised for his honesty.
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