Water Prize for a noble man and photos

In a world obsessed with wealth and personal glory, it is refreshing and inspiring to hear of an inventor who chose not to patent his invention for the benefit of mankind, an invention which accounts for 75% of similar methods used in treating wastewater; some 3000 examples are in use today. I have heard Prof Lettinga from the Netherlands speak over these two days and this personality of his came through, that he is no businessman and not media-savvy, he is interested only in innovation for society and humanity. I salute him and he is a worthy winner of the Prize.


Prof Tommy exchanging ties on the spot with a French delegate.
Taking time to pose in front of the Istana.

With badminton buddy Yap.